The Nouvelle Athènes is the district of Romantic painters, writers and musicians. On the slopes of the 9th arrondissement, between Notre-Dame-de-Lorette and place Saint-Georges, streets climb gently past private mansions, cobbled courtyards and pale-fronted buildings. Guests who choose this area usually want a more residential Paris, away from the crowds yet a short walk from the grands boulevards.
A 19th-century setting that is still lived in
The district was built in the first half of the 19th century, and many of its streets have kept that unity. Place Saint-Georges and its fountain mark the centre. On rue Chaptal, the Musée de la Vie romantique occupies a house at the end of a tree-lined courtyard; on rue de La Rochefoucauld, the Musée Gustave-Moreau preserves the painter’s studio. Further down, the church of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette closes the view along rue Laffitte, and the square d’Orléans, on rue Taitbout, recalls the time when Chopin and George Sand lived there.
Homes are varied: flats in buildings with neoclassical facades, homes overlooking inner courtyards, sometimes artists’ studios with a glass roof. They are often quiet, bright on the upper floors, and appeal to guests who stay several nights.
Guests who take their time
Here the clientele is often cultural: couples visiting the local museums, families who prefer a quiet street, guests on longer stays for work or a personal project. Saint-Georges and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette stations on line 12, and Trinité – d’Estienne d’Orves station, serve the area; Saint-Lazare station and its connections are a few minutes’ walk away.
What we do for your home in the Nouvelle Athènes
Laura and Hannah’s team prepares a listing that tells the story of the neighbourhood as much as the flat, then publishes it on the platforms these guests use. For long and short stays alike, we take care of arrival and departure, cleaning between stays and hotel linen. The digital welcome book introduces nearby museums, cafés and shops, in French and English.
You receive a report after every stay, and you can block your dates at any time.
Cobbled courtyards and neighbours: good practice
In buildings arranged around a courtyard, every sound carries. We explain quiet hours, the use of shared areas and waste sorting to guests, and keep an open line with the neighbours and the caretaker. Before accepting a first booking, we review together what your building’s statutes and the Paris regulations on tourist lets allow.
Is your flat closer to boulevard Haussmann? See Opéra – Department Stores. Nearer avenue Trudaine? Read Rue des Martyrs – SoPi. To learn all about our offer, visit the owners page or contact us.
Frequently asked questions
My home looks onto a courtyard. Is that an advantage?
Often, yes. Guests appreciate the calm of a courtyard, and we highlight it in the listing. In return it calls for clear rules about noise.
Do you accept stays of several weeks?
Yes. We support stays of a few nights as well as stays of several weeks, depending on your plans.
My flat is a former studio with a glass roof. Are precautions needed?
We check blackout, heating and ventilation with you according to the season, so that guests are comfortable all year round.
Does the welcome book mention the local museums?
Yes. It lists nearby places, including the Musée de la Vie romantique and the Musée Gustave-Moreau, along with the practical details of the home.
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