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his mansion was built in 1723 for Pierre Perrin, who was secretary
to King Louis XIV (the Sun King). In 1736 it became the property
of Jean de Bataille, Sieur de Francès, and in 1788 it became
the headquarters of the crown property department, under the management
of Gigot de Gerville. Gauthier de l'Ain, who was a member of the
Council of Elders, resided here during the Directoire. From 1842
to 1843, the building housed the Embassy of the Republic of Texas,
whose independance (from 1836 to 1845) was first recognized by
France.
"1 Vendôme" became a furnished hotel in 1858 A
few years ago, The Mouawad familiy, motivated by considerations
of esthetics and sponsorship, has decided to open yet an another
exceptional property by undertaking the renovation of the Hotel
de Vendôme Just as for the Grand
Hotel of Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, also owned
by Mouawad family, marbles, mosaics and period stained glass as
well as the finest fabrics, chandeliers and period furniture where
brought in from all over the world to create an atmosphere of
sophistication and refinement
Transportation:
- Orly
Airport: 30 minutes / Transfers from FRF 871
- Charles
de Gaulle Airport: 60 minutes / Transfers from Euro
187
- Approximately
15 minutes drive from all Parisian railroad stations (Taxi around
Euro 15)
Pick up service: Euro 187/ Mercedes
- Nearest
metro: Concorde / Tuilerie
from
350 Euro |
Room
Features:
Alarm clocks
Bathrobe
Bath tub
Bidet
Cable TV
Climate control
Direct dial phone
Double sinks
Electricity 220 AC
En-suite bathroom
Fax in-room (in suite)
Fresh flowers
Hairdryer
In-house movies
In-room safe
Make-up mirror
Mini bar
Multiple line phone
Shower
Speaker phone
Toiletries
WC
Work desk
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Property
built 1723
Property renovated: 1998
Number of rooms: 29
Number of suites: 11
Number of floors: 5
24 hour room service
Tour guide (on request) |
Directions:
Arriving from all direction drive through city centre.
Sign to look after is OPERA (Place Vendome
access through rue de la Paix) or Concorde
(access through rue Royale and rue St Honore or by rue
de Rivoli and rue de Castiglione) Approximately 40 minutes
drive from CDG or ORLY airports (Euro 187 - Limo service).
Check-in
Time: 3:00 PM
Check-out Time: 10:00 AM
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