Hôtel de Nesle

St-Germain & Les Invalides


Most of the Nesle’s 18 rooms – all with shower, but not all with toilet – are painted with brightly coloured murals inspired by French literature. But its greatest asset is the huge (by Parisian standards) garden – a backyard really – accessible from the 1st floor, with pathways, trellis and even a small fountain. Phone reservations only.


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