Eat, Live, Breathe, Sleep Art
Helping visitors get into the
Paris art scene by allowing them to sleep in it!
Welcome to Petite Paris’ Art
B&B’s!
Alain
isn’t your usual B&B host. But then a classic apartment with a modern slash
retro slash vintage twist in the multicultural corridors of the 3rd
arrondissement of Paris isn’t your usual B&B.
Our
room is located on the 4th floor and is dominated by a convertible
CINNA sofa from designer Claude Brisson, translucent multicoloured chandelier
and a bright red fireplace. Opposite the bed is your breakfast station; a 1970s
glass table with multi-coloured transparent stools and hanging about a collection
of contemporary, ethnic and mythical paintings and mirrors.
The
second guest room is a continuation of bric-a-brac eclecticism with antique
collectibles in each corner. A Louis-Philippe chest, a Vuitton trunk, a ligne
roset bed, wooden masks, sculpture torso and more. It’s nothing over the top;
it feels like staying with a particularly style-conscious friend.
Alain
is a retired lawyer; he gave up his high-profile career for a healthier
lifestyle and has been content ever since welcoming guests into his B&B. A
lover of exhibitions and museums Alain is in the know with all the latest art
events in Paris and passes his advice on to guests.
What do we qualify as an art B&B?
Anything related to art; maybe the studio of an artist such as our B&B once
the home of Impressionist Pissarro;
or Jean’s
studio draped in collections from his uncle a former leader of the Sculpture
studio ‘Beaux-Arts’; or simply a collectors house such as Anne
and Jean-Luc’s with antics from the 19th
& 20thC.
Basically anywhere where you can sleep where there is Art.
So far
there are 14 classified Art B&Bs from Petite Paris. Alain’s place offers a
night of inspiration for 116euro per night for 2 people. But his apartment can cater up to 6 people in the 2 bedrooms and making use of the sofa lounge for 340euro per night (thats only 56euro each person p/n) View B&B here.
Jean-Pol’s Art B&B and
tranquil garden is in the 6th for 140euro p/night. See it here.- Marie Claude’s Art B&B (pictured right) in the 9th is like a museum for 120euro p/night. See it here.
- Evelyn’s Art B&B330 ([pictured below) in the 3rd is a collage of paintings for 150euro p/night. See it here.
- Dom and Erik’s Art B&B342, is a converted artists studio in the 14th. See it here
- Odile’s Art B&B325 in the 15h is a treasure chest from around the globe. See it here.
And,
you can always see what your host is up to. You may be able to take part in one
of James’
art classes, go on an artique shopping trail with Helene
or visit one of Herve’s
exhibitions or painting demonstrations.
But in
their role as B&B hosts, all are something of an endearing eccentric aunt
or uncle. The atmosphere is always friendly, relaxed as well as creative and
harmonious.
See all 85
B&B Apartments on the Petite Paris website www.petiteparis.com.au
