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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Louvre and Palais-Royal
Apartments between the Louvre, the Tuileries and the Palais-Royal gardens, a short stroll from the Seine
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Few corners of Paris pack in quite so much history per square metre. Here the Louvre, once the palace of French kings and now the largest art museum in the world, faces the Palais-Royal across rue de Rivoli. The Tuileries garden runs west towards Place de la Concorde. Step off the main streets and you find stone arcades, old print shops, a glovemaker and some of the most correctly dressed waiters in the city.
Our collection here runs to 90+ apartments, mostly in period buildings around rue de Rivoli, rue Saint-Honoré, the Palais-Royal and the Bourse. They range from one-bedroom pieds-à-terre for a weekend of galleries to larger family apartments and the odd townhouse, and several have air conditioning, which you will be glad of in a Paris July.
Below you will find a short guide to the quarter, where to base yourself and when to come.
The Louvre and Palais-Royal at a glance
- Apartments
- 90+ around the Louvre and Palais-Royal, with up to 5 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,400 to £8,100 a week, from around £2,800
- Neighbourhood
- Mainly the 1st arrondissement, between the Seine, the Tuileries and rue Saint-Honoré
- Highlights
- The Louvre, the Palais-Royal gardens, the Tuileries, the Bourse de Commerce and the Pont Neuf
- Getting there
- Eurostar to Gare du Nord, then a short taxi ride; Charles de Gaulle and Orly are usually within an hour
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Crepuscule Seine Louvre – Palais Royal: Elegant 2-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Louvre – Palais Royal2 bedrooms
Chateau Richelieu Paris: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Hot Tub – Louvre – Palais Royal5 bedrooms
Villa Crepuscule Prouvais Louvre – Palais Royal: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony – Louvre – Palais Royal Paris2 bedrooms
Villa Safran Quatre Septembre Louvre Palais Royal: Exquisite 2-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Hammam – Louvre – Palais Royal2 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Louvre and Palais-Royal
The streets around the Palais-Royal gardens for quiet and character, rue de Rivoli and the Tuileries for the Louvre on your doorstep, and the Pont Neuf and Bourse end for the Seine, Les Halles and an easy walk to the Left Bank.
Arcades, lime trees and Colette's windows
Built for Cardinal Richelieu in the 1630s, the Palais-Royal hides one of the calmest gardens in Paris behind its façades: clipped lime trees, a fountain, and long arcades of small shops selling vintage medals, gloves and fine stationery. In the front courtyard, Daniel Buren's black and white striped columns caused a furore in 1986 and are now a favourite place for children to clamber about.
Colette lived and died in an apartment overlooking the garden, and Le Grand Véfour has been feeding diners beneath its painted ceilings since the eighteenth century. The Comédie-Française performs at the corner, in the Salle Richelieu.
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A palace, a pyramid and a long walk west
Staying a few minutes' walk away changes how you see the Louvre. You can go in for an hour rather than a whole exhausting day, and come back another morning. It closes on Tuesdays and opens late on Wednesdays and Fridays, when the galleries are noticeably calmer. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in the same palace, is often overlooked and always rewarding.
Beyond I. M. Pei's pyramid, the Tuileries lead to the Orangerie and Monet's Water Lilies, with a funfair in summer. Or cross the Pont des Arts and you are in Saint-Germain within ten minutes.
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The Pont Neuf, the Bourse and the cooks' quarter
The eastern side of the quarter has had a new lease of life. La Samaritaine, the great Art Nouveau department store beside the Pont Neuf, reopened in 2021, as did the Bourse de Commerce, a domed former corn exchange that Tadao Ando reworked to house the Pinault Collection of contemporary art.
Nearby, E. Dehillerin on rue Coquillière has sold copper pans to professional cooks since the nineteenth century, and the market street of rue Montorgueil is a short walk north. Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage from the 1820s with a mosaic floor, makes a fine detour on a wet afternoon.
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Thick chocolate, long lunches and a September open house
Angelina, under the arcades of rue de Rivoli, has served its famously thick hot chocolate since 1903, and the small wine bars and bistros behind rue Saint-Honoré are where the neighbourhood actually eats. Spring and early autumn are the loveliest months, with the Tuileries in leaf and pavement tables full.
On the European Heritage Days in September, the ministries and state offices inside the Palais-Royal often open their doors to the public. August is quieter, with some restaurants shut, and December brings lights along the rue de Rivoli. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, private guides for the Louvre and transfers from the Gare du Nord.
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Villa Nacre Palais-Royal Louvre: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment Near Louvre Museum – Paris2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £10,724 a week
Villa Ivoire Bourse Louvre – Palais Royal: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Balcony – Louvre – Palais Royal4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,108 a week
Chateau Flore Paris: Chic 2-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con – Louvre – Palais Royal2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £9,954 a week
Villa Crepuscule Richelieu Louvre – Palais Royal: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Juliet Balconies – Paris Louvre2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £9,912 a week
Chateau Fluctuat Paris: Elegant 1-Bedroom Apartment with Seine Views – Paris1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £9,723 a week
Chateau Rivoli Paris: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Features – Louvre – Palais Royal3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,702 a week
Villa Celadon Bourse Louvre – Palais Royal: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna – Louvre – Palais Royal3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £9,380 a week
Villa Crepuscule Valois Louvre – Palais Royal: Opulent 4-Bedroom Townhouse with Family-Friendly Features – Paris4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,044 a weekWhy book your apartment in the Louvre and Palais-Royal with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
A few streets make a real difference here, from rue de Rivoli with its traffic to the courtyards behind the Palais-Royal, and we know which apartments are quiet at night yet still a short walk from the Louvre. With 90+ properties in the Louvre and Palais-Royal, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Louvre tickets and private guides, restaurant reservations around the Palais-Royal, Comédie-Française seats, babysitters, and transfers from the Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay near the Louvre in Paris?
The streets around the Palais-Royal gardens are the quietest and most characterful. Rue de Rivoli and rue Saint-Honoré put the Louvre and the Tuileries on your doorstep, and the Pont Neuf end suits those who want the Seine, Les Halles and an easy walk to the Left Bank.
When is the best time to visit Paris for a stay near the Louvre?
Spring and early autumn are the most pleasant, with mild weather and the gardens at their best. August is quieter but some restaurants close, and December is festive with lights along the rue de Rivoli.
What day is the Louvre closed?
The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, as well as on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. It stays open late on Wednesdays and Fridays, which are the best evenings to visit. Our concierge can arrange timed tickets and a private guide.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in the Louvre and Palais-Royal?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in the Louvre and Palais-Royal cost?
Across our 90+ properties in the Louvre and Palais-Royal, weekly rates typically range from £3,400 to £8,100, with the most affordable from around £2,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to the Louvre and Palais-Royal area from London?
The Eurostar from London St Pancras reaches the Gare du Nord in around two hours and twenty minutes, followed by a short taxi ride. Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are usually within an hour by car, and metro line 14 now runs from Pyramides directly to Orly.
Are there apartments in the Louvre and Palais-Royal for large groups?
Yes. Our Louvre & Palais-Royal collection includes properties with up to 5 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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