In the heart of Paris
The legendary Samaritaine, with its revitalized luxury boutiques, concept stores and restaurants, is just a few steps from the hotel.
Famous streets: the boutique hotel Empire Paris is located between two of the capital's most emblematic streets: Rue Saint-Honoré, lined with private mansions, historic buildings, luxury boutiques and the Palais Royal, and the very commercial Rue de Rivoli, with its many fashion boutiques.
Ideally located in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement, our boutique hotel is within easy walking distance of many of the city's sights, monuments and museums:
This contemporary art space showcases François Pinault's collection, with innovative exhibitions in a historic building.
3 walking distance
One of the world's top 5 museums, the Louvre houses 35,000 works of art (including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa) and a fabulous permanent exhibition devoted to Egypt.
10 mins walking distance
Located in the Palais du Louvre, this museum presents a vast collection of art, design and fashion objects.
10 mins walking distance
This center for modern and contemporary art is renowned for its bold architecture and vast collection of works from the 20th and 21st centuries.
10 mins walking distance
For lovers of Manet, Monet, Degas, Courbet, Cézanne and Renoir, the Musée d'Orsay, formerly the Gare d'Orsay, now houses the world's largest collection of Impressionist works.
15 mins walking distance
A neo-Baroque masterpiece, the Opéra Garnier offers a remarkable program of operas, ballets and shows throughout the year. It is also open to the public.
15 mins walking distance
A French-style garden, ideal for relaxing, with sculptures and a beautiful view of the Louvre.
15 mins walking distance
A magnificent Gothic chapel famous for its exceptional stained glass windows, telling biblical stories through light.
15 mins à pieds
Although restored after the fire of 2019, this iconic cathedral remains a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Famous for its stained glass and rose windows, the cathedral attracts almost 40,000 visitors a day. It has become the most visited monument in France. Admission is free.
20 mins walking distance
Home to Impressionist works, including Monet's famous Water Lilies, this museum is a peaceful place in the heart of Paris.
20 mins walking distance
This historic district is packed with art galleries, unique boutiques and charming cafés, perfect for a stroll.
20 mins walking distance
From the East – head towards Porte de Bercy → Bastille → Rue de Rivoli
From the West – head towards Porte maillot → Avenue de la Grande Armée → Avenue des Champs Elysées → Les Quais to the Louvre museum
Nearby parking: Halles Garages, located at 10 rue Bailleul (50 meters from Empire Paris). 45 euros per 24 hours.
From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport (direct): RER B towards Paris, to Châtelet
From Orly airport (direct): Take line 14 to Chatelet or Orlyval to Antony, then RER B direction Paris, to Châtelet.
From Beauvais airport: bus to Porte Maillot, then metro 1 to Louvre Rivoli
From Gare de Lyon (direct): metro line 1 to Louvre-Rivoli or RER A to Châtelet
From Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est (direct): metro line 4 to Les Halles
From Gare Montparnasse (direct): metro line 4 to Châtelet station
From Gare Saint Lazare (direct): metro line 14 to Châtelet station
Métro : Louvre-Rivoli (line 1), Pont Neuf (line 7), Les Halles (line 4), Châtelet (1, 4, 7, 11, 14)
RER : Châtelet-Les Halles (RER A, RER B, RER D)
Bus : Louvre-Rivoli” and “Rivoli - Pont Neuf” stops along rue de Rivoli (lines 21, 67, 69, 72, 74, 76, 81, 85)
*Find your route on www.ratp.fr
