Château Voltaire is a very personal Hotel 5* located in the Saint-Honoré district of Paris, between the Tuileries Gardens, the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre Museum. It comprises 3 buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. It's a true declaration of love for Paris. The hotel has been awarded 1 Clef by the Michelin Guide.
Reservation
We advise you to book your stay at Château Voltaire via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
Our experience
We visited the hotel and loved everything about it: there's a very authentic atmosphere, different from that of other traditional Parisian 5* hotels. It's as if the hotel had always been here.
The hotel was imagined and launched in 2021 by Thierry Gillier, founder of the famous French brand Zadig & Voltaire. An art collector and traveler, the entrepreneur offers a contemporary interpretation of an entire section of Parisian urban history. The result is poetic, fantastic, very pure, very well-crafted.
The rooms
The hotel offers 32 rooms, all unique and spread over 5 floors. Here are a few of our favorite rooms:
1 • Superior Room • Photo • 🕯️
2 • Deluxe Room • Photo • 🛋️
3 • Voltaire Deluxe Room • Photo • ☁️
4 • Prestige Room • Photo • 🪯
5 • Voltaire Prestige Room • Photo • 🛀
6 • Junior Suite • Photo • ✨
7 • Voltaire Suite • Photo • 🌳
Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: king-size bedding, private bathroom, art deco decor, bespoke headboard, hand-crafted trimmings, solid oak wall lamps, manor-style woodwork and cubist canvases. On the top floor, discover a sublime 40m² private apartment with dining room, winter garden and planted terrace.
Breakfast
In the morning, breakfast is all about viennoiseries and baguette, those immutable Parisian sweets. Also on the menu: fresh fruit juice, honey, homemade jam, brioche, avocado-pomegranate toast, chia pudding, muesli, fresh fruit, eggs Benedict and... caviar! Breakfast can be served in the dining room or in the comfort of your room.
The chic brasserie
In the evenings, you can grab a bite to eat at Brasserie Émil, a veritable nod to Parisian gastronomic nightlife. The chic tavern ambience is particularly successful: solid oak banquettes, tablecloth-covered tables, frescoed walls and copper-colored pans. On the menu: langoustines à la fleur de sel, fillet of beef with Béarnaise sauce, vitello tonato, sea bass carpaccios, fresh pasta or a nuanced risotto.
The most romantic bar in Paris
Looking for a late-night drink? We've got a great idea: the hotel's tiny cocktail bar, La Coquille d'or. The place is hidden behind a secret door... The atmosphere is deeply enchanting and romantic. For us, this is without doubt the most romantic bar in Paris. It's in our top 3 of all Let's Go My Love bars, along with the Nolinski library-bar in Venice.
The private spa
During the day, don't miss the hotel's spa, a true haven of well-being. A château would be nothing without its secret rooms and hidden staircases. The staircase at Château Voltaire takes you to the intimacy of an aquatic area of communicative softness. Privatized, this white stone setting promises delicate moments of relaxation. There's also a sauna.
Just a short walk from Place Vendôme
You’re in Paris’s prestigious Saint-Honoré district, between the Tuileries Garden, the Opéra Garnier, and the Louvre Museum. Place Vendôme is a 5-minute walk away. It doesn’t get much more central than this! Don’t miss a visit to the Jardin du Palais-Royal, a 10-minute walk away—arguably the most romantic park in Paris.
If you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, we recommend checking out Gloria Osteria, which is right nearby, not far from the Tuileries Garden. Top-notch Italian cuisine, charming service, and a subdued interior that transports you to another world. Ask for a quiet, romantic table when you make your reservation. We tried it during the day. The reviews are pretty unanimous: 4.9/5 and over 1,400 reviews.
Finally, are you looking for a great perfume shop nearby? We highly recommend checking out the Divine brand on Rue de Rivoli. Ever since we discovered these perfumes in Brittany, we’ve been recommending them to everyone we know. You absolutely must try “L’homme sage” for men and “L’esprit libre” for women. Deeply poetic, nostalgic, and inspired.
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Depending on the season, you can expect to pay €540 for an overnight stay for 2 people. Breakfast is optional when booking.
Yes, some rooms at Château Voltaire have a bathtub in the bathroom.
Yes, the Émil brasserie welcomes you for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 or for dinner from 19:00 to 22:30. You will enjoy a tasty Mediterranean cuisine.
No, breakfast is optional but highly recommended for its quality.
Arrival is possible from 3pm and departure is possible until 12 noon.
The Château Voltaire has 31 rooms and one suite, each as elegant as the other.
Yes, the Château Voltaire has a swimming pool and a sauna which access is privatized. Ideal for a moment of relaxation in tête à tête.
You are in the prestigious Saint-Honoré district of Paris, between the Tuileries Gardens, the Opera Garnier and the Louvre Museum. Place Vendôme is a 5 minute walk away. It's hard to get more central! Don't miss a visit to the Jardin du Palais-Royal, probably the most romantic park in Paris, only 9 minutes away on foot.
