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Close to the Opéra Garnier and the Hôtel Volney Opéra, the House of Fragonard has created a place where the story of fragrances is told from antiquity to modern times. The Fragonard Perfume Museum also shows how perfumes are made and boasts an exceptional collection of old scent bottles. Prepare to take a journey through history, led by your nose!

During your stay at the Hotel Volney Opera, don’t forget to take a tour of the Grande Surface – Galerie Festive, an unusual space and a new concept that combines both the creative and the festive spirits. Situated close to the Opera, it’s open until December 2019.

Whether you’re an ardent cinephile or a casual movie watcher, a beautiful summer evening is the ideal time to enjoy French and international cinematic gems beneath the Parisian sky. You’ll have the perfect opportunity to do so from June to September, when outdoor cinema festivals take place throughout Paris.

In Paris you’ll find a wealth of monuments to visit, as well as fascinating museums dedicated to subjects ranging from fashion, money, music, and cinema to the amazing old sewers of the city. Thanks to the Paris Museum Pass, you can have unlimited access to more than 50 attractions without queuing. The more you visit, the more you save!

Summer is fast approaching and with it the ice cream season! As the sun shines down, you’ll have the irresistible urge to savour sweet and melting delights with subtle and original flavours born of the talent and savoir-faire of the best glaciers in the capital. If you want to try something refreshingly different to the traditional vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, then you’ve certainly come to the right city! Read on as the Hotel Volney Opera presents its selection of the best ice cream parlours in Paris.

The sunny days of spring are here and with them comes the urge to picnic. What could be better than lunch on the grass in the heart of Paris? But be warned; you’ll be spoiled for choice among the capital’s many beautiful green spaces! The Hotel Volney Opera offers some suggestions for perfect Parisian picnic locations...