Hôtel de France Gare de Lyon Bastille
3.0-star · 12 Rue de Lyon 12th - Bercy - Gare de Lyon
4.2(1,150 Google reviews)
3.0-star · 12 Rue de Lyon 12th - Bercy - Gare de Lyon
4.2(1,150 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · Renovated 2022 · 42 rooms
Near: Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris · 21 min walk
Guests love: Cleanliness
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The hotel has its own Cafe and Restaurant for a convenient meal. Just a short stroll away, Rue de Lappe is lined with bars and eateries, and the Aligre market area offers restaurants favored by locals. You can also enjoy a coffee or lunch under the historic vaults of the Viaduc des Arts, a unique setting. For a change of scene, the lively Bastille district nearby has plenty of dining options. These spots are all within easy walking distance, so you can explore and find a table that suits your mood.
The hotel sits between the Bastille district and Gare de Lyon, in a lively part of the 12th arrondissement. Right across the street is Rue Crémieux, a charming cobbled pedestrian street. Within a short stroll you will find the Aligre market with its restaurants, the bars of Rue de Lappe, and the boutiques of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine. The elevated Coulée Verte park and the Viaduc des Arts, with its artisan workshops and cafés, are also close by. Notre-Dame Cathedral is a 21-minute walk away, and the Panthéon is 23 minutes on foot.
From Orly Airport, take Metro line 14 directly to Gare de Lyon station, which is a short walk from the hotel. From Paris-Le Bourget Airport, take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the hotel. If arriving by train at Gare de Lyon, the hotel is about a 5-minute walk away. From Gare du Nord, take RER D toward Melun and get off at Gare de Lyon. The hotel is also near Gare de Lyon Metro Station and Ledru-Rollin Metro Station for easy connections.
In the evening, the Bastille district around the hotel comes alive with bars and restaurants, especially along Rue de Lappe and near the Aligre market, both less than a 10-minute walk away. You can also stroll along the pedestrianized Rue Crémieux, right opposite the hotel, for a charming evening atmosphere. The Port de l'Arsenal marina is nearby for a relaxed walk by the water. For a cultural evening, the Opéra Bastille is close, and Bercy offers shows. The hotel's own restaurant and cafe are also options for a quiet dinner or drink.
Yes, this hotel is a great base for exploring Paris. Notre-Dame Cathedral is a 21-minute walk away, and the Panthéon is 23 minutes on foot, so you can reach the historic heart of the city without transport. Sainte-Chapelle is 2.2 km away, the Louvre Museum is 2.9 km, and the Jardin du Luxembourg is 2.6 km, which are easy trips by metro from Gare de Lyon station right nearby. The lively Bastille district, Rue Crémieux, and the Coulée Verte park are all within a short stroll, perfect for spontaneous wandering. For farther sights like the Tuileries Garden at 3.7 km, the metro lines 1 and 14 at Gare de Lyon connect you directly across Paris. You can also walk along the Seine to the Jardin des Plantes and Notre-Dame for a scenic route.
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