## The neighborhood You'll be staying in the Halles district, in the heart of the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement, the oldest neighborhood in Paris. Although it has retained its historic imprint, the Halles district is now a lively neighborhood, surrounded by popular stores and shopping malls, as well as numerous trendy bar and restaurant addresses and sides. When it comes to art and culture, you'll be spoilt for choice, as this district is also rich in modern art museums and close to the emblematic Musée du Louvre, less than a 10-minute walk away. The Jardin des Tuileries, Opéra Garnier and Place de la Concorde can all be reached in 10 minutes by public transport. If you're keen on shopping and luxury boutiques, you'll be close to the famous Rue Saint-Honoré, accessible in less than 10 min by metro. Finally, the Châtelet metro station, just down the street from the building, is the ideal starting point for accessing the capital's major tourist sites, as well as the various venues scheduled to host the Olympic Games next summer. **Places of interest and addresses nearby**: Musée du Louvre, Tuileries, Centre Georges Pompidou, le Marais, Quais de Seine; Restaurants: Chez Gladines, Motors Coffee, La Donuteria, Au Pied de Cochon, Liberto, Pizzeria Iovine's... ## Getting around Métro Châtelet (Lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) → down the building From Gare de l'Est / du Nord → 7 min by public transport Gare Saint-Lazare→ 8 min by public transport Gare Montparnasse → 8 min by public transport CDG airport → 30 min by public transport Orly airport → 1h05 min by public transport or 30 min by car