Paris/9th arrondissement

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As with the other 19 arrondissements of Paris there are a lot of little commemorative plaques scattered around on the houses of the 9th. One example is the site of the first public demonstration of the Lumiere brother's moving picture projection system which is marked by a pair of commemorative plaques at 14, boul des Capucines between rue Scribe and rue Edward VIII.

• Musée Grévin

  phone: +33 1 47 70 85 05
  address: 10, boul Montmartre
  The Musée Grévin is a waxwork museum with some 500 characters arranged in scenes from the history of France and modern life.

• Musée Gustave Moreau

  phone: +33 1 48 74 38 50
  address: 14, rue de la Rochefoucauld
  The house of the symbolist painter has now become a museum to his life and work.

• Opéra Garnier

  address: place de l'Opéra
  The magnificent setting of The Phantom of the Opera, the inside is as opulent as the outside. However, since the opening of the Opera Bastille (12th) in 1989, the Palais Garnier has been reserved mostly for dance performances, particularly ballet.

• Colorful basketball courtAn unusually colorful court in the middle of buildings.

Admire the skyline from the roofs of Printemps or the Galeries Lafayette. There's also a hot air balloon at Parc André Citroën (southwest Paris), but not on windy days.

• les Grands BoulevardsGo shopping at the grands magasins (department stores).

• Olympia

  address: 28, boul des Capucines
  A music hall, which houses concerts for an older crowd. Be sure to tip the usher €2 or so.

• Théâtre Édouard VII

  phone: +33 1 47 42 35 71
  address: 10 place Édouard VII
  French theatre, for those with command of the language.

Particularly interesting in this area are the covered passageways built in the 19th century, charming early versions of the shopping mall. There are several in the vicinity of boulevard Haussmann and rue Vivienne, including passage Jouffroy and passage Verdeau, and across the boulevard Haussmann in the 2nd arrondissement, the passage des Panoramas.
The department stores along the boulevard Haussmann are overpriced compared to smaller specialty shops. For a more interesting selection and better quality-price ratio, venture out to the innumerable shopping streets in Paris. Make sure to say bonjour on entering and merci, au revoir on leaving. For more information on common courtesy in Paris, see the main Paris article.

• Galeries Lafayette

  address: 40, boul Haussmann
  The gourmet section is a Paris institution that takes up an entire floor, featuring (among many other things) several competing vendors of deluxe baguettes, a few hundred types of cheese, and an entire aisle devoted to mustard. Depending on your home country you may be eligible for a 10% discount for all goods (you just need to show a flyer that is attached to tourist office Paris maps).

• Printemps

  address: 64, boul Haussmann

If you're in the southern part of the neighbourhood, you might also consider arrondissements 2 or 8 - neither are more than a short walking distance. You could also visit the food section of any of the grands magasins, or one of the smaller traiteurs (shops selling prepared food), and pick up the ingredients for a piquenique in the square Louis XVI on boulevard Haussmann and rue Pasquier; square de la Trinité, at the top of rue de la chaussée d'Antanfree concerts in the church at 12:30 most Thursdays; or the square du Montholon on rue de la Fayette between rue Cadet and rue du faubourg Poissonière. Otherwise, here are some good eating options:

• Au Relais

  phone: +33 1 45 23 25 22
  address: 7, rue Cadet
  Downstairs is the local bar with a few tables; most patrons know the two women behind the bar by name. Upstairs is a low-ceilinged dining room. On weekdays they have a €12 lunch menu for two courses and a small pitcher of wine. The food is traditional and very good.

• Chartier

  phone: +33 1 47 70 86 29
  address: 7, rue du Faubourg Montmartre
  Since 1896. Menu changes daily, historic building. Nice and cheap food. Plain cooking; don't expect haute cuisine. Usually the line is bigger than the reputation.

• Corneil

  phone: +33 1 49 95 92 25
  address: 18, rue Condorcet
  Good French restaurant, reasonable prices. The côte de boeuf pour deux (steak for two) is a classic.

• Kastoori

  address: 5, rue Henri Monnier
  Good, reasonably priced Indian restaurant. Alcohol is not sold, so locals often bring their own wine.

• La Marmite

  phone: +33 1 42 55 83 42
  address: 2, boul de Clichy
  Nice sunny place for having lunch.

• L'Opéra Restaurant

  phone: +33 1 42 68 86 80
  address: place Jacques Rouché
  A modern restaurant designed by Odile Decq opened in the 19th century Opéra Garnier and convenient to Galeries Lafayette or Printemps.

• Pizzeria Da Carmine

  phone: +33 1 48 78 28 01
  address: 61, rue des Martyrs
  Good (real) Italian restaurant/pizzeria. Does not accept credit cards.

• Pizza Marzano

  phone: +33 1 47 70 33 33
  address: 30, boul des Italiens
  UK travellers will be familiar with the above-average pizza / pasta menu, speedy table service and very reasonable prices. This outlet has a large al fresco area for the warmer months.

• Pizza Marzano Clichy

  phone: +33 1 40 16 52 30
  address: 10 bis, place de Clichy
  On the site of an old Paris restaurant, La Champagne, this second "Pizza Express" outlet (they're both in the 9th) is close to the Moulin Rouge and Montmartre.

• Le Roi du Pot-au-Feu

  phone: +33 1 47 42 37 10
  address: 34, rue Vignon
  The menu is very short, but the meals are big and good. The best pot-au-feu in the world. Very nice, typical Parisian atmosphere.

• Bar des Roses

  phone: +33 1 49 70 09 22
  address: 1, rue de Vintimille

• Le Café Zéphyr

  phone: +33 1 47 70 80 14
  address: 12, boul Montmartre
  A typical brasserie with a fine choice of simple food (salads, etc.).

• I Golosi

  phone: +33 1 48 24 18 63
  address: 6, rue Grange Batelière
  On a quiet side street, a good Italian wine bar and shop where you can buy the wines you will have tasted.

Budget

• Hotel de Lille

  phone: +33 1 47 70 38 76
  address: 2, rue du Montholon
  Family-run, fairly Spartan, near the Gare du Nord. The area around this train station, worked by street prostitutes, is not very pleasant at night.

• Perfect Hotel & Hostel

  phone: +33 1 42 81 18 86
  address: 39, rue Rodier
  The Perfect advertises bargain rates for backpackers and families.

Mid-range

• Hotel Best Western Opéra d'Antin

  phone: +33 1 48 74 12 99
  address: 75, rue de Provence
  When you exit Hotel Best Western Opéra d’Antin and leave the large department stores behind you (Galeries Lafayette & Le Printemps), just cross boulevard Haussmann and you will find yourself before the Opera Garnier.

• Hotel George Opera

  phone: +33 1 48 74 03 29
  address: 46, rue Notre Dame de Lorette
  Friendly and English speaking staff. Free Wi-Fi in the rooms.

• Hotel Diva Opera

  phone: +33 1 47 70 12 90
  address: 11, rue de Trevise
  A three-star on a quiet street, yet close to bistros, supermarkets.

• Hotel Jules

  phone: +33 1 42 85 05 44
  address: 49-51, rue La Fayette
  3 star hotel between Gare Saint Lazare and Gare du Nord.

• Hotel Langlois

  phone: +33 1 48 74 78 24
  address: 63, rue Sant-Lazare
  They serve a decent breakfast in the morning, but there is also a boulangerie and a bar down the street.

• Hotel Secret de Paris

  phone: +33 1 53 16 33 33
  address: 2 rue de Parme 75009
  Boutique hotel of 29 rooms.

• Hotel La Tour d'Auvergne

  phone: +33 1 48 78 61 60
  address: 10, rue de la Tour d'Auvergne
  On a street full of surprises. A few steps away from Montmartre, rue des Martyrs, Opéra, and avenue Trudaine.

• Paris Hotel

  phone: +33 1 42 85 43 43
  address: 23, rue Henri Monnier
  3 star near Pigalle. The rooms are of decent quality and the views of the street are charming and typically Parisian (lots of balconies and shutters at the front, and a pleasant garden view at the back.) There's free Wi-Fi in the rooms and a nice breakfast room. The street can get a little noisy at night, but that's typical of the area and probably not enough to keep you awake but you should be aware in case you happen to be a light sleeper. There is a Renault parking garage round the corner which charged €52 for 72 hours.

• Quality Hotel Axel

  address: 15, rue Montyon

• Hôtel Saint Petersbourg Opéra

  phone: +33 1 42 66 60 38
  address: 35 rue Caumartin 75009
  Founded in 1860, this elegant historic hotel was upgraded in 2016 to become a four-star hotel after a refit of some of its most important sections.

Splurge

• Hôtel Scribe

  phone: +33 1 44 71 24 24
  address: 1, rue Scribe
  Crown jewel in the Sofitel chain and owned by Pakistan's national carrier PIA, this elegantly redecorated 4 star hotel hasn't lost any of its charm since it was first opened in 1895. All rooms are sound proofed and come with Wi-Fi. The apartments have a separate entrance and they can provide you with a nanny if needed.

• Intercontinental Paris Le Grand

  phone: +33-1-40073232
  address: 2 Rue Scribe
  This 4.5 star hotel is equipped with a health and fitness center, spa facilities, and standard internet service. It has a classic Parisian feel and a views of the Eiffel Tower.