Hotel Duquesne Eiffel Paris

The Hotel Duquesne Eiffel Paris is a 5-minute walk from the famous Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower. This ideal location makes it a great choice for your leisure stays or for your business trips.

The Duquesne Eiffel hotel was built in 1797, in an area under reconstruction, completely destroyed by the explosion of the Grenelle powder magazine in 1794.

The explosion of the powder magazine was so powerful that the houses in the neighborhood have been shaken, and bridges cracked. The result was at least 1,000 victims and the blast was heard as far as Fontainebleau (50km from Paris).

In the Grenelle workshop piled two thousand workers who manufactured the powder in an overheated atmosphere without any protective measures taken.

The building was originally a modest pension that welcomed the young cadets of Military School, built in 1756. It was not until the early 20th century that it became a tourist hotel.

Rehabilitated successively in 1998 and 2009, you can still find there traces of the past by observing the exposed beams and stone walls of the lounge, and the magnificent vaulted cellars and you can see that little changed since the construction of the building.

The Duquesne Eiffel Hotel is located at 23 Avenue Duquesne in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. This district of Paris Rive Gauche is a chic area surrounded by famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides.

Its reputation is often biased, Those who don’t know the district think it is snobbish, but it actually is a very pleasant neighborhood with a village feel thanks to its small shopkeepers ans its procincial habits.

ABRAHAM DUQUESNE (1604 – 1688)
From an early age, he follows in the footsteps of his father who served in the Royal Navy. This young prodigy joined the Navy for his first campaign on the “Petit Saint André” as lieutenant to 17 years.

He became captain and took command of the “Neptune” to 25 years. He will sail the seas until his last campaign in 1684, at the age of 80 years.

By his skills alone, this self-educated commoner rises in the military hierarchy: Captain of King Louis XIII and Richelieu of vessels, Flanders under Mazarin Wing Head (1647) and Lieutenant General of the naval forces under Louis XIV (1667), and Vice Admiral of Sweden against the Danes.

Its main act of war will remain the Dutch War in 1676. Duquesne won a brilliant victory against the Dutch Hispano controlled by Ruyter, the greatest Dutch admiral of all time. Ruyter will die in battle.

King Louis XIV to thank him for his loyalty did the “Marquis of Quesne, Baron Indret Monros Lord.” Duquesne was not only a warrior with many collisions to his credit.

He is a man of courage, who also was wounded in the jaw by a musket shot. It is above all an excellent navigator and the best specialist in the French shipbuilding. He laid out the French ports, the arsenal of Brest, and was the founder and organizer of the modern French Navy.

The British considered him the greatest seafarer of the time. He was the only sailor to have handled the transition between Louis XIII, Richelieu, Mazarin and Louis XIV.

Louis was annoyed by his Protestant faith. He offered him the marshal’s baton and Vice Admiral if he abjured but he refused: “If I had to betray my God, I maybe would come thereafter to betray my King.”

Duquesne was finally removed frameworks for Protestantism, but was not pursued and became the only protestant subject of the kingdom to keep its securities. In 1792 Louis XVI baptize the “Duquesne”, a vessel of seventy-four guns. Subsequently, 13 warships will carry the name of this famous sailor.

Duquesne remains famous in naval history for his courage and audacity in battle “At the collision and no quarter.” He rose only by the forces of merit and his shots bursts, never deny his faith and convictions.

From a strong character and a rebellious temperament, Colbert found his motto “It’s only from me that I will take the law”.

GUSTAVE EIFFEL (1832 – 1923)
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, born 15 December 1832 in Dijon (Côte-d’Or), is an engineer and a French industrialist who notably participated in the construction of the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Gustave Eiffel was born into a wealthy family. In 1843, Eiffel studied at the Collège Sainte-Barbe before being admitted in 1852 at the Central School of Arts and Manufactures in Paris, in addition to his eligibility at the École Polytechnique. He performed in the institution brilliant studies and gets a degree in chemical engineering in 1855.

His first major achievement is the railway bridge in Bordeaux in 1858 in collaboration with Paul Régnauld, construction for which it assumes, at twenty-six, management.

The success of the company, which will connect the Midi Railway Company at the Compagnie du chemin de fer de Paris in Orléans, ensures a first fame. In 1863 he collaborated with Paul Regnault for him to make St. Paul Gateway and the Sainte-Cécile Observatory in Arcachon.

A few years later, Eiffel, which already had solid experience, decided to found his own company. In 1866, he purchased metal workshops constructions, near Paris, in Levallois-Perret, in the former department of Seine.

The company then takes several large orders for building viaducts and buildings or steel framing structure. To do this, he does not hesitate to go all over Europe.

But he is best known for the Eiffel Tower, built in 1887-1889 for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris, a city which has become the symbol of the City. He died Dec. 27, 1923 in Paris.

ROOMS
Whether you are in Paris with friends, family or for work, we are sure you will find your happiness at the Duquesne Eiffel Hotel! Some Classic and Comfort rooms are interconnecting , and are perfect for those traveling with family.

If you have a special request for a group, please contact our sales manager who will be happy to give you more details. Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out is at noon.

We do have a room to store your luggage if you arrive early or if your room is not ready yet and we can also can keep your bags while you enjoy your last day in Paris. The hotel doesn’t have accessible rooms.

PREMIUM ROOMS
The 4 Premium rooms at the Hotel Duquesne Eiffel all have a beautiful view on the Eiffel Tower! They have af 16 M² surface area. They either have separate beds or a large queen size bed and are more spacious. The bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a toilet and a hairdryer.

SUPERIOR ROOMS
The Duquesne Eiffel Hotel offers 9 Superior Rooms with a 14m² or a 16 m² surface area. They either have separate beds or a large queen size bed and are more spacious.

Some of them have a view on the Eiffel Tower and some on the Invalides monument or the Ecole Militaire building. If needed, the Duquesne Eiffel can provide a cot at no extra cost. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath, a toilet and a hairdryer. The toiletries are offered.

COMFORT ROOMS
Our 17 Comfort rooms either have a double bed or 2 twin beds. They either face Duquesne Avenue or Lowendal Avenue.

Slightly more spacious than standard rooms, they have also been renovated in a contemporary yet warm style that characterizes the Duquesne Eiffel Hotel. The bathrooms are equipped with a bath, a toilet and a hairdryer.

THE BREAKFAST
It is important to start your day well! This is why the Duquesne Eiffel Hotel attaches a particular importance to breakfast. It is served in a historic vaulted stone room dating from 1798 from 7.00 to 10.30 am.

You can enjoy a wide variety of products from our buffet: wether you prefer a French continental breakfast (and its delicious pastries) or an English breakfast, you’ll be spoiled fro choice. And it’s great way to start an excellent day at your own pace.

The buffet style breakfast and the drinks will be served at your table by our waitress Karima… And if you wish, breakfast can also be served in your room.

THE LOUNGE
A bar, some lounge music…Close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting on one of our sitting areas in the lobby in the Duquesne Eiffel Hotel lobby. This spacious and cozy area of our Hotel welcomes you 24h / 24h.

More than just a Lounge, it is a place where our guests frequently exchange their travel impressions and good tips. An IMac is available at the hotel bar but if you have your own laptop with you, we will certainly give you access to free WiFi.

AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSÉES
The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is a must-see place in Paris. Nicknamed the most beautiful avenue in the world, it is one of the most visited sites in Paris. Measuring nearly 2km long, the avenue stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the monumental Arc de Triomphe.

The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is a shopper’s paradise. Indeed, one can find luxury brands such as Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and Cartier, as well as more affordable brands such as Zara, Nike and Sephora.

It’s also the place to be for gourmets, with the Ladurée store, the Pierre Hermé and L’Occitane concept store that offers a unique sensory experience, and the many restaurants and their terraces set up on the avenue.

If you prefer to take a cultural break, it is also possible thanks to the various cinemas, theaters and exposition halls. In the evening, you can discover the magnificent show of the Lido at 116 avenue des Champs Elysées.

Finally, the famous avenue hosts many events throughout the year such as the July 14th parade, the Paris Marathon in April, the Tour de France in July and the Christmas market in December. So don’t wait any longer to stroll on the Champs Elysées and discover this world famous place.

SAINT FRANÇOIS XAVIER CHURCH
The church of Saint François Xavier is located a few steps from the Hotel Duquesne Eiffel. Indeed, it is located on the Place du Président-Mithouard in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. This majestic monument is definitely worth a visit!

This building with its metallic architecture (well hidden), is one of the largest churches in the capital. Its construction began in 1861 and continued for 13 years. Listed as a Historical Monument since June 2018, the church is very representative of the architecture of the late nineteenth century.

Inside, we can discover the choir, which is one of the most richly decorated of all the churches in the capital. But also a large number of works of art. If you want to discover it a little more, it is possible to install the free application “Beautiful Churches”.

THE MARAIS
The Marais is in the historical and unavoidable district of the capital. It is a place with multiple facets: historical, cultural, ideal for shopping and gourmet. Live a real immersion in the history of Paris!

The Marais is home to a large number of historical places. There are many private mansions from the 17th century but also grandiose buildings such as the town hall and famous squares such as the Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris.

The cultural places are also innumerable. With the George Pompidou center, its monumental structure and its architecture with colored tubes. It houses the largest French collection of modern and contemporary art.

You will also discover the Carnavalet museum, the house of Victor Hugo, the Picasso museum with a selection of his most beautiful artworks and many art galleries.If you prefer shopping, the Marais is also for you.

The BHV Marais is an emblematic building of Parisian commerce. It shelters big brands of ready-to-wear. Many stores of all kinds are located in the surroundings, as well as a lot of thrift shops and concept stores.

Finally, the Marais is a district that hosts many restaurants of all nationalities. If you want to eat French, we suggest you go to Petit Bouillon Pharamond, Glou or Robert and Louise.

You can also choose a Parisian brasserie, or eat a crepe, noodles or a bagel to take away. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, you will find many tea rooms, pastry shops, bakeries or ice cream shops.

Finally, the neighborhood offers multiple bars, terraces, karaoke and dance bars.  There is something for everyone in the Marais district.

THE BASILICA OF THE SACRÉ COEUR
After the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Basilica of the Sacré Coeur is the place to see absolutely during a stay in Paris. Although you have to climb a few steps to get there (a funicular is also available to make the ascent in 1 minute and 30 seconds), the place is well worth it.

After visiting this emblematic place of the capital, go to the surroundings to discover a characteristic district of Paris. The Sacré Cœur Basilica is one of the major religious buildings in Paris, it is even the second most visited religious monument in the capital after the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris.

The Sacré Coeur is located at the top of the Butte de Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and rises to an altitude of almost 130m. This location offers visitors the opportunity to have a magnificent panoramic view of the capital. It is also possible to access the dome of the monument to have a 360° view of the city.

This building was erected between 1875 (beginning of construction) and 1923 (end of construction). Its Romanesque-Byzantine style and its white color make the Basilica a recognizable place but especially emblematic of Paris.

A few steps away from the Basilica is the historic Place du Tertre where you can find a large number of restaurants, cafés, terraces and painters. Some of these places are institutions.

There is also the lively Abbesses district with its carousel, its Notre Dame des Briques church, its Jehan Rictus square and its “Je t’aime” wall on which 311 “je t’aime” in 250 languages are written.

Finally, don’t hesitate to go to the steps of the Basilique du Sacré Coeur to admire a sunset with a magnificent view of the city of love.

PARKS AND GARDENS NEAR THE HOTEL
To get some fresh air, have a picnic, go for a walk or just enjoy the sunshine in Paris, there is nothing better than the city’s parks and gardens. We give you the addresses next to of the hotel.

Le jardin du Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Garden is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The garden has 106 statues. Some representative monuments of the capital are present: the Senate, the great fountain of Medici and the Orangerie.

Carousels, slides and remote-controlled boats are also set up for the little ones. But also chess and bridge tables as well as tennis courts for the adults. At certain time of the year, exhibitions and concerts are held in the park. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Le jardin des Tuileries

It is one of the most visited gardens in France. It is a central place that connects two important places in Paris: the Place de la Concorde and the Louvres. This large park of 26 hectares is composed of water, with its imposing fountain, and greenery.

There are also 177 sculptures. Chairs are placed around the ponds. In summer, part of the garden is transformed into a funfair with rides. Open every day from 7 am to 9 pm

Le jardin du Trocadéro

The Trocadero garden is located right next to the Eiffel Tower. There is the famous Varsovie fountain which, especially during the summer, offers sensational water shows with colorful shows. But above all it offers a breathtaking view of the most beautiful monument in the world. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Les jardins des Champs Elysées

The gardens of the Champs Elysees go from the Place de la Concorde to the traffic circle of the Champs Elysees. There are many old private houses that have been converted into entertainment or gastronomy.

There are also beautiful buildings (statues, kiosks, fountains) and museums (Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Palais de la découverte). The gardens also have beautiful trees and multiple flowerbeds.

Website: www.hotel-duquesne-eiffel-paris.com

Rooms: 40

Price: from 179 EUR per night