Hoosta Magazine

Would you like a rich and entertaining program in the pounding heart of the city of lovers, without having to run around and get lost? No problem! The Hoosta Magazine editorial staff have created for you a breathtaking rip around the city, in a collaboration with the Jeu de Paume hotel. Far from the stressing traffic and the tourist crowd, you can now make the most of your sunny day. We will take you to the Saint Louis Island,forget your GPS, put away your metro tickets and lace up your converses, because we’re taking over the island.

On the island, a true cultural haven

Even before setting foot on the island, the first place to explore is the Sens hotel. A few paces from the Pont-Marie, it is amongst the last survivors of the Parisian medieval period. This masterpiece has a very fanciful history, because the king Henri the Fourth had built it for his ex-wife, the Queen Margot, in 1605. Place where she would live a quite hectic and libertine life. Take your time in visiting the sumptuous gardens, because the drawbridge only closes at 8.30pm.

Open every days of the year, (except from June 29th to July 19th). From Monday to Sunday, from 1.30pm to 8.30pm.

Hotel de Sens
1 rue du Figuier
75004 Paris
France

Once on the island, look left!

With its painted ceiling, the two statues representing Apollo and Minerva, it is surely one of the most beautiful Parisian residence from the 17th century. On the first floor, we can visit the Guardians room, with wooden beams and arabesque on the ceiling. On the second floor, a living room with sculpted and golden woodworks, and Greek divinities above the doors. A great decoration that’s paying homage to the goddesses of ancient times, is why this hotel has welcomed during its time artists like Baudelaire,
Dumas and Delacroix. The romantic atmosphere is made possible thanks to the prestige of this hotel’s history.

Hotel de Lausun
17, quai d’Anjou
75004 Paris
France

When walking sown the rue Poulletier, turn left once and then right…

In 1633, Claude Le Ragois, a noble from Bretonvillers, reserved the edge of the island. He left Jean Androuet du Cerceau the architectural work. In total, six hotels, including one in Bretonvilliers street. To depict its beauty, try to imagine the Luxembourg Palace decorations. The most beautiful independent hotel of the first half of the 17th century will then be sold and partially demolished in 1840. Finally, the creation of a new boulevard with cause it to lose its gardens. A sad destiny for this historic residence that demanding respect because of its size.

L’Hotel Bretonvilliers
2 rue Bretonvilliers
75004 Paris
France

The Champs-Elysées of the island, the Saint-Louis en Isle street!

Is it a tea salon? A theater? The den of a soothsayer? Acutally a little bit of each! La Charlotte en L’Isle has been for the last 35 years, a mythic but mainly mystical place. It is a curious environment where dolls, puppets and a piano come to life. People come here for the puppet show, or to listen to some live music. Not only are they exquisite, Charlotte’s cakes will tell you their stories, accompanied by a hot chocolate.

La Charlotte en l’Isle
24, rue St Louis en l’Isle
75004 Paris
France
Tel : +33 1 43 54 25 83

Charlotte’s neighbor is Asian. He welcomes you warmly for a discovery: The craft industry from central Asia. Jewels, furniture and carpets will take you on a journey to a new culture. The work is meticulous and the talent is unquestionable. The materials are noble, cashmere wraps and turquoise necklaces reflecting the beauty of the Orient.

Galerie Bamyan
24, rue Saint Louis en l’Isle
75004 Paris
France
Tel : +33.1.46.33.69.66

On your way, you will find the Ulysse book shop, home of more than 20 000 of new or ancient books. Created in 1971, the shop’s main theme is traveling. Its founder Catherine Domain is part of the Société des Explorateurs (society of explorers) and the international club of Grand Travelers. Inside, you are surrounded by a mountain of books, magazines and postcard from around the world. Travel stories are the main event of this book shop. A valuable sources of inspiration for future travels.

Tuesday to Friday, from 2pm to 8pm.

Libraire Ulysse
26, rue Saint Louis en l’Ile
75004 Paris
France
Tel : +33 1 43 25 17 35
ulysse@ulysse.fr

To avoid the traditional candle lit diner with champagne and lobster, why not go for a cheese tasting followed by some nice red wine? I you are interested, stop by the number 28 at Bernard Lefranc, or more like “Bernard’s”. The man is friendlier than he is a cheese seller. Clients are warmly welcomed. Cold and rushed tourists beware; the master appreciates good cuisine as much as he appreciates a fast meal. As for cheese, bries and goat cheese are put forth, but you could also fall for a slice of ham
or eggs from well treated chicken.

Fromager Bernard Lefranc
28, rue St Louis en l’Isle
75004 Paris
France

The Saint Louis en île church is proud to welcome a new neighbor. The Orangerie is a cosy restaurant and is really well decorated. Cinema is the theme and visitors will delight both their eyes and taste buds. Not less than two screens and one projector bring back to life the classic black and whites. On the walls, posters, pictures of stars or even news articles are brought together in a unique composition. In the kitchen, you will find tradition though traditional and refined meals. Take off your hat and eat along with Belmondo and Chaplin!

L’Orangerie
28, rue Saint-Louis-en-l’île
75004 Paris
France
Tel : +33 1 46 33 93 98

You cannot continue your adventure on the island without stopping at the most famous ice-cream maker of Paris! Since 1954, the Bertillion family has never stopped delight the Parisians. A panel of colors and flavors for unique sorbets. Ice-creams of course, but also all sorts of pastries, let yourself go at the iced Vacherin or by the new Enzo ice-cream (passion fruit sorbet, milk chocolate ice-cream and chocolate meringues).

Berthillon
44, rue St Louis en l’Isle
75004 Paris, France
Tel : +33 1 43 54 31 61

The middle of the island is where you will find an epicenter for art, a anthem for talent, Nathalie Dumain’s gallery. Meet Bob, a dachshund, the gallery’s mascot, that’s guarding fiercely the masterpieces. The owner, who has a very sensitive optic disc, has chosen herself artists she likes.
Open everyday from 11.30am to 7pm.

Galerie DDG
56, rue Saint Louis en l’Isle
75004 Paris
France
Tel. +33 1 40 46 06 21

Last but not least, at the edge of the street, you will find the Kara Galery. This warm colored exotic gallery is specialized in the work of wood and stone. The furnitures remind the colonial period and bare travel treasures. Wooden sculptures made in Nepal, silver jewels with precious stones, Kara will make you feel like you are in a boat coming from the Americas.

Open fom Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am to 8pm, Sunday and public holidays from 2.30pm to 8pm.

Galerie Kara
90, rue Saint Louis en l’isle
75004 Paris
France
Tel : +33 1 46 34 20 80
galeriekara@hotmail.com

The last cultural treasure of the Island is located behind the principal street. Number 19 quai Bourbon, is where Camille Claudel decided to stay after breaking up with Rodin. The Saint-Louis island is the synonym of security and quietness, it is surely the reason why the famous sculptor decided to settle her workshop there…

Hotel Particulier
19 quai Bourdon
75004 Paris
France

Exiting the island towards Notre-Dame!

Grant yourself a solemn moment at the Deportation Martyrs memorial. The monument is impressive given its size, but it is above all its pounding atmosphere that you will remember. The moment can only have a dozen people at a time. At the entrance, two enormous blocks of stone barely leave enough room for a person to sneak into the crypt. You will fond yourself in a dark and ghastly place and yet very rewarding. Quotes of the biggest philosophers and writers and carved in stone in red color. After a
couple of minutes in this underground, you will be happy to breath the fresh outdoor air, will be undoubtedly marked by heavy and unforgettable past.

Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
Square de l’Ile de France
75004 Paris
France
Tel: +33.1.46.33.87.56

The 800 years old Notre-Dame is just like Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris. It construction has lasted over two centuries but the result is astonishing. In a gothic style, it has survived the history of our world and still bare the traces and souvenirs of it. People come to admire its famous facade, and also its two 13 meters glassed rose windows. Let’s also say that flagstones on the ground represent the “point zero” between all the distances calculated from Paris. A cultural, religious, artistic but also
geographic reference, the Notre-Dame cathedral reunites all these qualities.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame
Place Jean-Paul II
75004 Paris
France

To end your “promenade”, a cultural touch is necessary. Behind the Notre-Dame cathedral is the first royal palace in Paris. The building was named Conciergerie (majordomo’s quarters) because after the departure of the kings of France, it is said that they had left the palace to the majordomo, who became powerful in terms of justice and police. At the end of the 14st century the building had two functionalities: the basement served as a prison and the ground floor was used as the Parliament.
Today, the Conciergerie hosts exhibitions where culture and history meet. Until november 29th, an photograph exhibition unfolds the Balkan historic monuments.

Conciergerie
2, boulevard du Palais
75001 Paris
France
Tél. : +33 1 53 40 60 80
Fax : +33 1 53 40 60 90

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