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Local area & transport

Name: Hôtel Ginette à la Folie
Address: 49 rue de Malte, Paris, 75011

A happening neighborhood in paris

Once working class and now as trendy and lively as ever, the area around République and Hotel Ginette à la Folie has become one of Paris' hottest spots from dawn to dusk. The 11th arrondissement attracts a young generation of creative people, while the Oberkampf neighborhood still retains an informal dimension. Local shops and fashion boutiques coexist in a friendly atmosphere. In other words: this is where things are going on, this is where it's happening!

Surroundings

SUPER-ARTY

Reinvent yourself without betraying your roots: this could be the motto of the Oberkampf neighborhood near Hotel Ginette à la Folie. From rue de Malte, rue Oberkampf, rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud and rue Amelot to the Canal Saint-Martin, welcome to 21st-century Paris where old-fashioned bakery facades have been transformed into concept stores, endless bars with their original zinc counters attract ebullient city dwellers, unbridled musical events abound, stylish stationery stores or exotic, traditional grocery stores have been updated, eclectic workshops and other hybrid places offer tempting, seductive products... A myriad of cutting-edge addresses offer the unexpected in the Hotel Ginette à la Folie neighborhood. Between upcycling the past and emerging trends towards a beautiful future, the area around the hotel is part of the changing Parisian landscape. Plus the Marais, a neither quite the same yet not totally different neighborhood is extremely close.

Must-see & must-do

Local charm & exhibitions

The eastern part of the city may be new to you but… the “forever Paris” part is not far since art and culture continue to occupy their rightful place in the French capital. If you don't want to miss any of today’s modern art offerings, the Magda Danysz, David Zwirner and Emmanuel Perrotin galleries in the Upper Marais are just a short stroll west from Hotel Ginette à la Folie. As are the essential Picasso Museum and the Atelier des Lumières with its immersive exhibitions. In other words, the hotel's surroundings are not just frivolous, but firmly rooted in a history that blurs paths and hierarchies. Here, the signs of the times and contemporary art come together, offering curious Hotel Ginette à la Folie visitors the priceless opportunity of contrasting twists and turns. You'll be surprised when you wander down bucolic cul-de-sacs such as Figuier, Griset, Industrielle, Durmar or stroll along hidden cobblestone streets to discover their secret treasures. You will breathe in another era that remains in synch with this open-minded neighborhood.

Hôtel Ginette à la Folie, Hotel Ginette à la Folie Facade

Neighborhood lifestyle

Anything you want

As a gourmet destination without a single faux pas, the neighborhood around Hotel Ginette à la Folie is an orgy of trendy places, there is truly a festival of good taste at every corner. Adrien Cachot's Vaisseau, a neo-gastro restaurant anchored in the neighborhood, is a reference point. But there's also a host of veggie, arty, ethical and fusion kitchens and canteens to improvise on-the-go meals. Ginette knows its classics. Among the nearby culinary institutions and foodie wonders: Le Chateaubriand and its fabulous one-off menu, café Charbon, a brasserie by day and a club at night (the Nouveau Casino) with trendy underground concerts. For a crazy panoramic view of the city, Le Perchoir Ménilmontant features DJ sets on the roof. Favorite neighbors of Hotel Ginette à la Folie in terms of shopping include Babaluma and the Born Bad Record shops, both haunts for rare records and second-hand vinyls plus there is a wealth of second-hand offerings in the many thrift stores and vintage fashion boutiques around Place de la République. For trendspotters, just around the corner from Hotel Ginette à la Folie, we appreciate the Slow Galerie, located in a former pharmacy, which showcases graphic art with limited-edition objects and silkscreen prints at reasonable prices. This unique creative mood sums up the joyous vibrancy of the Hotel Ginette à la Folie neighborhood.

Transport

At the crossroads

With the central Place de la République just a stone's throw away, Hotel Ginette à la Folie is easy to get to and from. On foot as a flaneur, of course, since every stroll leads to a multitude of discoveries. Or by bike, thanks to the efficient urban signage and convenient, wide cycle paths. And to take things further, metro lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11 take you directly to the Gare Saint Lazare, Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord stations, as well as the Opéra and Champs Élysées. Bus lines 20, 56, 91 and 96 from Hotel Ginette à la Folie offer a convenient choice for criss-crossing every arrondissement of the Right Bank and line 96 will take you across the Seine to reach Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Bike

Vélib' Station
Station n°11039 - Richard Lenoir - Jean-Pierre Timbaud
121 boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris
Station n°11042 - Grand Prieuré - Crussol
1 rue du Grand Prieuré, 75011 Paris

Car

Belib' station
Charging station for electric vehicles
5 avenue de la République, 75011 Paris

Nearest public parking lot
Parking Interparking Alhambra
50 rue de Malte, 75011 Paris

Metro

Oberkampf Station
Line 5 - Direct to Place de la Bastille, Gare d’Austerlitz, Place de la République, Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord
Line 9 - Direct to Parc des Princes, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro esplanade, Palais de Tokyo, Gare Saint-Lazare, RoissyBus (Paris-Charles de Gaulle aiport), department stores (Galeries Lafayette & Printemps), les Grands Boulevards and Place de la République

République Station
Line 3 - Direct to Parc Monceau, Gare Saint-Lazare, department stores (Galeries Lafayette & Printemps), Opéra Garnier, Place de la République, Père-Lachaise Cemetery and Jean Moulin-les-Guilands Park
Line 8 - Direct to les Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, Place de la Madeleine, Opéra Garnier, RoissyBus (Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport), department stores (Galeries Lafayette & Printemps), les Grands Boulevards, Place de la République and Place de la Bastille
Line 11 - Direct to les Halles, RER B (Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport), le Marais, Centre Pompidou, Place de la République, Père-Lachaise Cemetery and Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Bus

République Station
Line 20 - Direct to Opéra Garnier, RoissyBus (Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport), department stores (Galeries Lafayette & Printemps), Gare Saint-Lazare, Grands Boulevards, Grévin Museum, Grand Rex and Place de la République
Line 91 - Direct to Gare Montparnasse, RER B (Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport & Paris-Orly airport), Jardin des Plantes, Gare d’Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon, Opéra Bastille, le Cirque d’Hiver, Place de la République, Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord

Jean-Pierre Timbaud Station
Line 56 - Direct to Place de la République, Gare de l’Est, Gare du Nord, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris and Château de Vincennes

Jean-Pierre Timbaud - Richard Lenoir Station
Line 96 - Direct to Hôtel de Ville, le Marais, Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés district and Gare Montparnasse