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Raining in Paris and not sure what to do? Covered passages, intimate museums, shows, the hotel spa and good restaurants are all easy alternatives to outdoor sightseeing from Hôtel R de Paris in the 9th arrondissement.

How to buy and use a metro ticket in Paris in 2026: up-to-date fares, the end of paper tickets, the Navigo Easy card and apps, explained simply.

Gustave Moreau's studio-museum, in the 9th arrondissement, is an eight-minute walk from the hotel: our practical guide, hours, prices from €8, tickets and access.

A two-hour walk through Pigalle, Nouvelle Athènes and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in the heart of Paris 9: former artists’ studios, neoclassical mansions, cobbled streets and rue des Martyrs to finish. Entirely on foot from Hôtel R de Paris.

Metro tickets at €2.55, Navigo Month at €90.80, G7 and Uber for late evenings, Vélib' for short distances: here is a practical guide to transport in Paris in 2026, with up-to-date fares and the right reflexes depending on the most common situations from Hôtel R de Paris.

Arriving in Paris early in the morning before your room is ready, or leaving in the evening after check-out: luggage is often the practical question. Hôtel R de Paris offers luggage storage for its guests. And if you need an option in another neighbourhood or at a station, here are the best alternatives.

One month, five consumer fairs in Paris: Salon Photo & Vidéo (8–11 Oct, Grande Halle de La Villette), Mondial de l’Auto (13–18 Oct, Porte de Versailles), Paris Games Week (21–25 Oct, Porte de Versailles), Paris+ par Art Basel (23–25 Oct, Grand Palais) and Salon du Chocolat (28 Oct–1 Nov, Porte de Versailles). A practical selection for very different profiles.

A practical guide to Paris trade shows in October 2026: dates, venues, audiences and access.

The Cure and Nick Cave at Rock en Seine, open-air cinema at La Villette, Jazz à la Villette and Paris Plages through late August: August 2026 offers a calmer side of Paris without losing any of its energy. Our summer selection.

From September onwards, Paris relaunches its concert and theatre season. The Olympia, Folies Bergère, Mogador, La Cigale and Casino de Paris — some of the capital’s most iconic venues — are all in the 9th arrondissement or right on its doorstep. Hôtel R de Paris is the ideal base to enjoy them without transport headaches, late-night taxis or stress.

Spend 48 hours in Paris’s 9th arrondissement from Hôtel R de Paris: Opéra Garnier, Nouvelle Athènes, place Saint-Georges, the Gustave Moreau Museum, rue des Martyrs, covered passages, rooftops and Pigalle by night. A walkable itinerary, at a human pace, to experience the neighbourhood like a local.

Paris in August is not a lifeless city — it is simply Paris in another mood. Locals leave and the city grows lighter. Easier museums, less crowded landmarks and terraces that linger into the evening make it one of the best times to discover the capital at your own pace.

Fashion Week, Heritage Days, trade shows, concerts and new-season performances: September 2026 is one of Paris's busiest months. Booking your hotel early protects the quality of your stay — and your location in the city.

A clear agenda of 8 consumer fairs in Paris in September 2026, with dates, venues and practical pointers to help you organise your outings.