Where is Hôtel Le A located in Paris?

Hôtel Le A is located at 4 rue d'Artois, on a quiet street in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Champs-Élysées district and the Golden Triangle, a few minutes' walk from avenue Montaigne and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Which metro stations serve Hôtel Le A?

Hôtel Le A is served by Saint-Philippe du Roule (line 9), a 2-minute walk away, and by Franklin D. Roosevelt (line 1), about twelve minutes on foot. Charles de Gaulle – Étoile (RER A) is also within walking distance.

Why is the hotel called Le A?

The A stands for rue d'Artois, for alphabet, since the hotel has 26 rooms conceived as an alphabet, and for art: every room is home to an original work by Fabrice Hyber, in a setting designed by Frédéric Mechiche.

What services does Hôtel Le A offer?

Hôtel Le A offers a 24-hour concierge service, room service, breakfast served under the glass roof, complimentary daily tea-time, a lounge bar beneath a 19th-century glass roof, a 300-volume library, dry cleaning, luggage storage and daytime office rooms.

How many rooms does Hôtel Le A have?

Hôtel Le A has 26 rooms and suites in seven categories, from the Superior room to the top-floor Suite with its rooftop view, including rooms with a Haussmann balcony and connecting family rooms.

When are the Champs-Élysées pedestrianised?

The Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation takes place on the first Sunday of every month, with occasional exceptions. Dates can be moved or cancelled depending on events organised in the district. The official calendar is published by the City of Paris and is worth checking before you set out.

What are the opening times of the car-free Sunday?

From April to October, the avenue closes to traffic from 11am to 6pm. From November to March, the operation runs from 10am to 5pm. These hours can change exceptionally, as in September 2026 when the closure was moved to the afternoon.

Is the Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation free?

Yes, access to the car-free avenue is entirely free and requires no registration. It is a public space initiative run by the City of Paris as part of the Paris respire scheme, open to all walkers, cyclists and users of soft mobility.

How do I reach the Champs-Élysées from Hôtel Le Marianne?

On foot, in just a few minutes: the hotel stands at 11 rue Paul Baudry in the 8th arrondissement. Saint-Philippe du Roule station on line 9 is around 200 metres away, and line 1 serves the avenue directly.

Can I drive on a car-free Sunday?

Yes, with a little planning. Traffic is banned inside the perimeter during closure hours, and residents with vehicles access the sector on production of proof. A secure car park can be reserved on the hotel's official website, which makes the day considerably easier to organise.

What is there to do with children during the pedestrianisation?

Children can ride bikes and scooters on a roadway free of cars, the gardens of the Champs-Élysées extend the walk in the open air, and the Arc de Triomphe is a few hundred metres away. Most of the avenue's boutiques also open on Sundays.

Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation: one car-free Sunday every month

The Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation hands the most famous avenue in Paris back to walkers one Sunday a month, from late morning to late afternoon. No cars, no traffic, and suddenly the pleasure of strolling between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, breathing more easily and photographing the avenue without a single vehicle in the frame. This free initiative from the city council belongs to the Paris respire scheme, which frees several districts of the capital from traffic every week.

Dates, opening times by season, perimeter, ideas for a day out with the family: here is everything you need. A few minutes' walk from the avenue, Hôtel Le Marianne makes the whole thing easy to plan.

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Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation: dates, times and practical information

The operation takes place on the first Sunday of every month, save for occasional exceptions. From April to October, the avenue closes to traffic from 11am to 6pm; from November to March, from 10am to 5pm. During those hours the roadway is reserved for walkers, cyclists and soft mobility, with motorised vehicles banned inside the perimeter set by the City of Paris. The next date falls on Sunday 4 October 2026, followed by 1 November and 6 December, when winter hours take over.

One detail worth knowing before you put the date in your diary: times, calendar and the perimeter map can change depending on events taking place in the district. On Sunday 6 September 2026, for instance, the car-free hours were moved to 12pm until 7pm so that a running race could go ahead. Some months are skipped altogether, as in January 2026. A quick look at the City of Paris website confirms the timing and the exact area. Residents with vehicles keep access to the sector on production of their registration document, and once the final hour has passed, traffic returns to the avenue.

Paris respire: fewer cars, more trees on the avenue

There is a wider policy behind the monthly closure. Launched on 8 May 2016 after a vote by the Conseil de Paris, it belongs to the Paris respire scheme, designed to cut fine particle emissions and give public space back to residents. Since October 2018, central Paris, from the 1st to the 4th arrondissement, has breathed too on the first Sunday of the month, from 10am to 6pm. Other areas across Paris and the Île-de-France region close streets on Saturdays or all year round, each with its own calendar.

The avenue itself is preparing for a broader change. The redevelopment project led by the City plans a narrower roadway, new planting and a Place de la Concorde returned to pedestrians, with large lawns and more than 130 additional trees, restoring the link with the Jardin des Tuileries. Works are announced for the end of the decade. Until then, the car-free Sunday offers a preview of what the avenue could become.

What to do on a car-free Sunday on the Champs-Élysées

Walking down the middle of a roadway normally carrying thousands of vehicles remains the simplest and most striking thing to do. Come down from the Arc de Triomphe on foot, stop for a photograph with no traffic in the background, then climb to the top of the monument for a different reading of this world-famous perspective. Arrive in the first hour if you can: the morning light is better and the crowds are still thin.

Families make the most of the occasion. Children ride bikes and scooters safely, pushchairs go everywhere, and the gardens of the Champs-Élysées extend the walk in the open air. For shopping, most of the avenue's boutiques open on Sundays under the international tourist zone rules, and the terraces and restaurants nearby enjoy the unusual calm. To build your day, our guide to what to do in the Champs-Élysées district brings together the cultural venues, the visits and the addresses worth planning around the avenue.

Reaching the car-free avenue from Hôtel Le Marianne

At 11 rue Paul Baudry, Hôtel Le Marianne occupies a quiet street in the 8th arrondissement, a few minutes on foot from the Champs-Élysées. On the morning of a car-free Sunday you step out, turn the corner and you are there: no transport to catch, no connection to plan, no timetable to worry about.

For the rest of your stay, Saint-Philippe du Roule station on line 9 sits around 200 metres from the hotel. Line 1 serves Franklin D. Roosevelt, George V and Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, the latter also connected to the RER A. Buses 52, 83 and 93 stop at Saint-Philippe du Roule. If you are driving, a secure car park can be reserved on the official website, which saves you hunting for a space on a Sunday when the avenue is closed.

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Extending the walk through the 8th arrondissement

Once you have walked the avenue, the neighbourhood offers other routes. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne line up the designer boutiques of the Triangle d'Or. The Grand Palais and the Petit Palais host the city's major exhibitions, a quarter of an hour away on foot. Further north, about fifteen minutes' walk from the hotel, Parc Monceau and its winding paths offer a green pause enjoyed in summer and winter alike, which is exactly the appeal of a hotel near Parc Monceau for family stays.

To the east, the Place de la Concorde opens onto the Jardin des Tuileries, the banks of the Seine and the Louvre. A little further on, Galeries Lafayette rounds off a shopping day. In April as in November, the walk holds the same value: this part of Paris is crossed on foot, without ever needing to look up a transport route.

Rooms and comfort a short walk from the avenue

The hotel has 31 rooms, all air-conditioned, across four categories. The Classic, 16 sq m, looks onto the patio. Superior and Deluxe rooms, from 17 to 24 sq m, face either the patio or rue Paul Baudry, with an optional balcony. The Family room, 34 to 42 sq m, offers connecting rooms for four guests.

On the patio side, bathrooms take in natural light; on the street side, tall soundproofed windows open onto the balcony, and the city is barely audible.

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Wellbeing and services at Hôtel Le Marianne

Buffet breakfast is served in a room opening onto a planted patio, lit from above by a skylight. The Honesty Bar stays open until 2am, useful after a long day on foot, and room service runs at lunch and dinner.

To recover, the equipped gym and the private hammam available by reservation are the signature of the house. Concierge and reception are available 24 hours a day, with a multilingual team.

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Book your stay at Hôtel Le Marianne for the Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation

There are few chances to see this avenue at walking pace. One Sunday a month it belongs to those on foot, and a few minutes from rue Paul Baudry are all it takes to be there from the opening hour. Book directly on the official website for the best rate guaranteed, check availability and browse our exclusive offers.

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Frequently asked questions about Hôtel Le Marianne and the car-free avenue

The Champs-Élysées pedestrianisation takes place on the first Sunday of every month, with occasional exceptions. Dates can be moved or cancelled depending on events organised in the district. The official calendar is published by the City of Paris and is worth checking before you set out.
From April to October, the avenue closes to traffic from 11am to 6pm. From November to March, the operation runs from 10am to 5pm. These hours can change exceptionally, as in September 2026 when the closure was moved to the afternoon.
Yes, access to the car-free avenue is entirely free and requires no registration. It is a public space initiative run by the City of Paris as part of the Paris respire scheme, open to all walkers, cyclists and users of soft mobility.
On foot, in just a few minutes: the hotel stands at 11 rue Paul Baudry in the 8th arrondissement. Saint-Philippe du Roule station on line 9 is around 200 metres away, and line 1 serves the avenue directly.
Yes, with a little planning. Traffic is banned inside the perimeter during closure hours, and residents with vehicles access the sector on production of proof. A secure car park can be reserved on the hotel's official website, which makes the day considerably easier to organise.
Children can ride bikes and scooters on a roadway free of cars, the gardens of the Champs-Élysées extend the walk in the open air, and the Arc de Triomphe is a few hundred metres away. Most of the avenue's boutiques also open on Sundays.