1: St. Christopher's Inn Paris

68, Quai de la Seine, 75019 19ème Arrondissement, Paris, France   website

Opens in early 2008.

Bon Jour Travelers!

The long awaited St Christopher’s hostel in Paris will be opening soon! This purpose built hostel can be found in the recently regenerated 19th district - on the scenic canal where Amélie was filmed. It boasts almost 300 beds, with a good mix of private rooms and dormitories, a plush Belushi’s Bar, live music on stage, a sauna, free Wifi and an internet cafe.

St Christopher’s in Paris is not only a new destination in the St Christopher’s group - it’s also a new development in the hostel concept. This Paris property provides more space, more privacy, more activities and promises a more fun hostel experience!

The area is becoming a big focus for Paris nightlife and it’s a very popular spot to chill out on a hot summer day. The Buttes Chaumont (a romantic 19th century Park), the contemporary Parc de la Villette and the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie are all only a short walk away.

When it comes to public transport, St Christopher’s in Paris offers you a wide range of options. The line 7 - Crimée stop, is a short walk away along the canal and it’s only 2 stops from the Eurostar terminus at Gare du Nord.

The nearby Metro also connects the hostel directly to the top department stores near Opéra, the Louvre, Le Marais, and the Latin Quarter.

The line 5 - Laumière stop, is only 400 meters away and takes you to the trendy Bastille, the Oberkampf night spots and the Latin Quarter.

The Jaurès stop on Line 2 is also close by. This connects to the Arc de Triomphe, Pigalle, the Père Lachaise cemetary and Montmartre.

To get a look at this impressive architectural achievement, check out
http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/paris-hostels

A Little History

St Christopher’s in Paris is a reconstruction of a 19th century warehouse called Magasins Généraux. This was burnt down in 1990, however its sister building on the opposite side of the canal is still there and was recently renovated and turned into student accommodation.

Because the site is such a prominent landmark on the Bassin de la Villette, the well known architect firm Chaix et Morel was appointed to rebuild the site. As you can see in the attached images, the building itself symbolises the rebirth of the Bassin de la Vileltte area.

As part of this regeneration St Christopher’s Paris is proud to offer the latest and most efficient safety, hygiene and security standards, all contained within the classic style of a purpose built property.

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Happy Travels,