Where should you stay in Paris to explore several iconic neighbourhoods?
Maison Cassandre is a 4-star hotel situated at 15 Avenue de Clichy, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, near Place de Clichy. Its location makes it easy to explore the diverse worlds of the 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th arrondissements, either on foot or by metro.
Montmartre invites you to take in the views from above. Les Batignolles offers a more residential atmosphere. Pigalle reveals another side of Parisian life. Further south, the 9th and 8th arrondissements provide easy access to theatres, department stores and grand boulevards.
From the 37 rooms at Maison Cassandre, each day can thus begin in a different direction.
Your luggage stays in the same place. Your Paris, however, changes with each passing day.
Why choose a hotel in one of Paris’s many neighbourhoods?
When looking for somewhere to stay to make the most of your visit to Paris, the question of which neighbourhood to choose soon arises.
Montmartre for its hills? Les Batignolles for a leisurely stroll? The 9th arrondissement for shows and shopping?
Located around Place de Clichy, Maison Cassandre allows you to enjoy a variety of experiences all from the same address.
In the morning, simply choose the atmosphere that suits your mood. A day of cultural exploration can give way to a more leisurely stroll the next day.
This freedom is particularly enjoyable for a first visit. It’s just as suitable for a weekend where each day deserves its own setting.
There’s no need to choose just one side of the capital when several different sides of Paris are at your fingertips.
Which neighbourhoods are worth exploring from Maison Cassandre?
Forget the list of monuments for a moment. To discover Paris in a different way, start by choosing an atmosphere.
Montmartre to get a bird’s-eye view
Head to Montmartre to discover one of Paris’s most recognisable sights.
Narrow streets, stairways and views accompany the climb to the heights. The Sacré-Cœur is, of course, a major landmark, but the Butte is also well worth a few detours.
Occasionally stray from the most direct route. Montmartre reveals its true charm when you take the time to walk around.
Maison Cassandre already has a page dedicated to the neighbourhood to help you prepare for your visit.
Les Batignolles: a different way to wander
The next day, experience a completely different atmosphere.
Les Batignolles reveal a side of Paris that’s more focused on neighbourhood life. Cafés, shops and promenades invite you to slow down.
Here, there’s no need to rush from one monument to the next.
Simply take the time to wander the streets and enjoy a more spontaneous day in Paris.
Pigalle: discover a livelier side of Paris
Around Pigalle, Paris takes on a whole new character. The neighbourhood has long been associated with entertainment and Parisian nightlife. Its location also makes it a natural stepping stone to Montmartre.
Whether by day or by night, this proximity adds a new option to your itinerary.
The 9th arrondissement: a blend of culture and shopping
Carry on to the 9th arrondissement to discover another side of the capital. Theatres, performance venues and department stores make for a day where culture and shopping can easily go hand in hand.
The Opéra district adds yet another dimension to your stroll. Sometimes, just a few streets or metro stops are enough to make you feel as though you’re embarking on a whole new trip.
The 8th arrondissement for yet another change of scenery
The 8th arrondissement takes you on to a Paris with more monumental vistas. Grand avenues, boutiques and cultural venues offer a different experience from Montmartre or the Batignolles. The appeal of Maison Cassandre, therefore, does not lie in being part of all these neighbourhoods. Its strength lies in enabling you to move easily from one to the other.
Why does Place de Clichy make getting around Paris so easy?
The area around Place de Clichy acts as a link between several of these distinct worlds.
A location at the crossroads of Paris’s many faces
Maison Cassandre is situated in the 17th arrondissement, close to areas belonging to the 8th, 9th and 18th arrondissements.
This geographical location explains the diversity of its surroundings.
Depending on which direction you choose, your day might take you to Montmartre, the Batignolles, Pigalle or neighbourhoods further south.
Your stay is thus organised around different atmospheres rather than a succession of distant monuments.
Lines 2 and 13 to continue your exploration
Place de Clichy station is served by metro lines 2 and 13. These connections allow you to complement your walking routes and carry on to other parts of Paris. To plan a journey or check the network status, please refer to the official information fromÎle-de-France Mobilités.
Walking to see the neighbourhoods transform
Not every journey necessarily requires the metro. Where the route allows, walking offers a better sense of the transitions between neighbourhoods.
The streets change, the architecture evolves and so does the atmosphere. In Paris, the journey between two neighbourhoods can easily become part of the experience.
One stay, many faces of Paris
Start in the hills of Montmartre. The next day, switch things up in the Batignolles.
The next day, you might head for the theatres, department shops and boulevards of the 9th arrondissement.
Then let your itinerary unfold as you wish.
At Maison Cassandre, the appeal isn’t in following a set itinerary. It’s in being able to choose a new atmosphere every morning.
Whether it’s an exhibition, a stroll, a spot of shopping or simply the desire to explore a neighbourhood: your starting point remains the same.
One house, many ways to experience Paris.
Is Maison Cassandre suitable for a first visit to Paris?
If you’re exploring the capital for the first time, trying to visit too many distant monuments can quickly turn your day into a series of journeys on public transport.
Another approach is to explore Paris by neighbourhood.
Maison Cassandre’s location lends itself particularly well to this approach. Montmartre, the Batignolles, Pigalle and the neighbouring areas can all serve as your guiding threads.
This way, you’ll discover the contrasts of Paris rather than just a series of sights. The next day, simply head in a different direction.
To take things further, Maison Cassandre’s City Guide also helps you plan your next adventures. Maison Cassandre then becomes your base between various Parisian experiences.
What can you expect to find at Maison Cassandre after a day out in Paris?
After exploring different neighbourhoods, return to the cosy atmosphere of Maison Cassandre.
The hotel has 37 rooms, divided into several categories. Some offer a more secluded setting, whilst others provide sweeping views of Paris.
The aim of this page is not to go into detail once again about the hotel’s décor or communal areas. These aspects already have their own dedicated content.
Here, their role is simple: to offer you a place to unwind at the end of each day.
Fancy finding out more about the spaces at Maison Cassandre?
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Key takeaway: where to stay in Paris to make the most of your visit to the capital?
Maison Cassandre offers an ideal base from which to explore several districts of Paris, thanks to:
- a location at 15 Avenue de Clichy, Paris 17;
- a range of areas in the 8th, 9th, 17th and 18th arrondissements to explore;
- Metro lines 2 and 13 at Place de Clichy;
- 37 rooms where you can return to Maison Cassandre at the end of each day.
This single location therefore allows you to experience a variety of Parisian atmospheres without having to choose just one neighbourhood for your entire stay.
Everything you need to know before your stay
Where to stay in Paris to make the most of your visit to the capital?
A hotel close to several neighbourhoods and the metro makes exploring easier. Maison Cassandre, on Avenue de Clichy, is a great base for exploring Montmartre, the Batignolles, Pigalle and other parts of Paris.
Can you explore several neighbourhoods on foot from Maison Cassandre?
Depending on your route, some of the surrounding areas can be reached or explored on foot. Public transport can then be used to complete your journey.
Which metro lines serve Place de Clichy?
The Place de Clichy station is served by lines 2 and 13 of the Paris metro.
Is Maison Cassandre suitable for a weekend in Paris?
Yes. Its location allows you to plan several days with different atmospheres whilst staying at the same base.
