Chouchou, the charming 4-star hotel in the 9th arrondissement

Located just a stone's throw from the Grands Magasins and theOpéra, in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, theHotel Chouchou opened its doors at the beginning of 2020, replacing the Richmond Opéra, under the impetus of the Elegancia group, which also owns the charming and highly confidential Hotel Seven.

With 63 rooms, including 3 suites, and above all 4 sparkling stars, theHotel Chouchou reveals all the classic codes of theParisian apartment : beautiful moldings on the ceiling, herringbone parquet flooring that creaks slightly underfoot, charming velvet armchairs for resting with your eyes in the clouds, very chic checked earthenware in the bathroom, or even a marinière bed linen set to imagine yourself on a weekend by the sea.

Ideal for couples, the Hotel Chouchou's pretty rooms offer all the comforts you need to enjoy a moment of indulgence, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, starting with top-quality bedding, and in the bathroom - in some rooms - a bathtub big enough for two lovers, as well as the most modern Japanese toilets.

While the 3 suites inspired by French chanson icons - Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf and Boris Vian - are located under the hotel's rooftops and offer a view of the corner of the Opéra Garnier, some rooms overlook the courtyard, giving us a bird's-eye view of the merry bazaar taking place under the large glass roof, where, from Thursday to Sunday, a live music program is held to discover new talents in the world of chanson. Rest assured: the rooms are perfectly soundproofed, and once you've closed the window, you'll have no idea what's going on on the first floor!

And in the common areas, too, theHotel Chouchou has a lot to offer. Accessible via the hotel's gilded mirror entrance, but also via a dedicated entrance on Rue du Helder, the hotel's large glass roof is home to a market/bar/guinguette with a land (with La Grande Bouffe) and sea (with La Mer à Boire) offer that will make food lovers swoon.

On the menu, a made-in-France menu of fresh produce direct from producers: oysters from Brittany, galettes-saucisses, charcuterie and cheese boards, clams and lobster rolls. And to accompany it all, a multitude of enchanting cocktails, to toast friends or lovers to the sound of live music.

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It's also in this large room bathed in natural light that breakfast is served, with sweet treats including pastries, brioche, fresh bread, fruit salad and pancakes, and savoury delights such as charcuterie, cheeses and boiled eggs for connoisseurs; the ideal way to start the day after a good night's sleep at the hotel.

Finally, for a little pampering, head to one of the three baths, each with its own atmosphere, which can be rented by the hour!