This brand-new hotel immerses the visitor in a contemporary, baroque atmosphere - poetic, elegant and conducive to reverie. It is ideally located close to the city's most popular tourist attractions, in particular the Bastille and Marais neighborhoods. From the moment they arrive, guests are enveloped in a beautiful, intimate setting cut off from the bustle of the city.

The hotel was conceived in every detail by Michel H�berl� of Cabinet MH Production. "For this contemporary, baroque hotel with its warm, uncluttered style, the guiding thread, from reception area to rooms, is harmony. Plum-colored tones associated with beige-gray and the metallic effects of the wall patina provide a subtle counterpoint to the original furniture with its new and comfortable textures. Majestic baroque sofas and metal consoles complete the decoration. The world globe chandeliers add a surprising note, sending out shafts of warm and cool tones. Large Ingres frescoes are distributed throughout the space and echoed in the bed heads in the rooms."

The 52 rooms are uncluttered and comfortable, with a cocoon-like feel. The upper floors offer an exceptional view of Paris, Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower. The five superior "Privilege" rooms are spacious and equipped with a super-sized bed, together with special touches like an espresso machine, a mini-bar and bathroom accessories: body lotions, bath salts, bathrobes and slippers, etc.

For a carefree visit to Paris, take advantage of Mercure's winter offer (from November 16, 2010 to February 28, 2011) with reductions of up to 40% in more than 400 Mercure hotels in Europe for a two-night stay including breakfast. Mercure Paris Voltaire Quartier Bastille, from �230, for two people, two nights including breakfast.

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Places of cultural and historic interest near the hotel: * Op�ra Bastille (1 km) * The Marais neighborhood (2 km) * Centre Pompidou (2.2 km) * P�re Lachaise cemetery (2.8 km) * Notre Dame cathedral (3 km) * The "grands boulevards" (3 km) * Mus�e du Louvre (3.3 km) * Mus�e Grevin (3.3 km) * Mus�e d'Orsay (4 km) * Op�ra Garnier (4.1 km) * Le Moulin Rouge (4.6 km) * Montmartre (5 km) * The Champs Elys�es (5 km) * The Eiffel Tower (6,2 km)

� Cathy Dubuisson

Operating in almost than 50 countries around the world, Mercure is the world's leading midscale hotel brand. For more than 35 years, within the Accor Group, Mercure has exemplified expert hospitality and personalized service. Adapted to both business and leisure travelers, Mercure boasts hotels with distinctive personalities carefully preserved through the type of services offered and the decor, both of which vary from one hotel to the next. The hotel managers and staff of the 700 Mercure hotels are hospitality professionals. Attentive and available, they are ready to listen and make sure their guests enjoy a stay full of genuine moments of pleasure and relaxation in a truly warm and comfortable setting.

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