French Theory

3.0 star property
Art and literature converge at this peaceful retreat steps from Luxembourg Gardens, where knowledgeable concierges help travelers navigate Paris with insider tips

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French Theory, in central Paris near Luxembourg Gardens and Notre-Dame, offers a quiet escape. Enjoy a well-stocked library and a snack bar/deli for quick bites. Attentive staff provides free WiFi and concierge assistance for planning Paris adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Latin Quarter, a neighborhood in Paris, French Theory is near a metro station. Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Notre-Dame and Eiffel Tower. Check out an event or a game at Bercy Arena, and consider making time for Luxembourg Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Paris travel guide
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18 Rue Cujas, Paris, Paris, 75005

What's nearby

  • Sorbonne Quartier, Paris, France
    Sorbonne University
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Panthéon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens showing a garden as well as a large group of people
    Luxembourg Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • rue Mouffetard, Paris
    Rue Mouffetard
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stunning view of Notre-Dame Cathedral under a clear blue sky in Paris, showcasing its intricate architecture
    Notre-Dame
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paris Luxembourg Station
    3 min walk
  • Paris Port-Royal Station
    14 min walk
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • La Crêperie
    2 min walk
  • Le Choupinet
    2 min walk
  • Café Ladurée
    2 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min walk

About this property

French Theory

Hotel near Luxembourg Gardens
Located close to Notre-Dame and Louvre Museum, French Theory provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at French Theory feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 22 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Cujas
Cujas Pantheon
Hotel Cujas
Hotel Cujas Pantheon
Hotel Cujas Pantheon Paris
Cujas Pantheon Paris
Cujas Pantheon Hotel
French Theory Hotel
French Theory Paris
Hotel Cujas Pantheon
French Theory Hotel Paris

Frequently asked questions

Is French Theory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at French Theory?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at French Theory?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is French Theory located?

Located in Latin Quarter, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sorbonne University, Luxembourg Gardens, and Panthéon. Notre-Dame and Louvre Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paris Luxembourg Station is only a 3-minute walk and Cluny - La Sorbonne Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

French Theory Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 646 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the staff was super friendly, and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was on my own and it was a great value room - clean and good location for an early airport RER. Has a little cafe and close to some good restaurants/walks around Paris.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. Super hip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was very clean, quiet, great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vijayta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 4nights in November. The room was quite nice, clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MAHSHID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for two nights as a solo traveller. The location is excellent. Walking distance to Pantheon, Luxemberg gardends and Notre Dame Cathedral. 1 short walk to Metro stations and also close to Sain Germaine area. If you do not mind small rooms, this hotel is reasonably priced and well situated. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean quiet room with a comfy bed. I slept 13 hours!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe area. Staff was amazing and very helpful. Rooms were big and clean and will absolutly consider staying here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here and thought it was a great value for the location. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the dining options around and there’s easy transport connections. My only critiques are that a few nights, I heard loud music from my room that seemed to be coming from the ground level; nothing earplugs didn’t fix, but not ideal. I had breakfast one morning at their restaurant; the omelet was great but the croissant was not good. Overall, I recommend and plan to look here again when I return to Paris.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kazys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location and cozy room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small, but it is Paris. Very clean. Staff were polite. Couldn’t hear neighbors, which is nice because I got sick and was scared my neighbors would get annoyed of my coughing. Worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, super friendly staff, and a different type hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Held my bags before I checked in so I could wander. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hidden gem in Area heart of Paris, our bathroom layout was not accommodating, sink was almost on top of toilet. we chose the 2 bunk beds bedroom, great for a family of 4! One bunk bed was pretty unstable, needs adjusting- but mattress were comfortable! Room temp got too warm so we opened window to cool it! Staff was courteous and helpful- and coffee shop in the lobby was surprisingly good w a varied menu and the waitress goes above and beyond!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was well located, friendly staff, great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely amazing. So very friendly and accommodating. FT has such a quirky vibe and it was a real treat to have a record player in the room! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was sizable for a boutique hotel. Loved the decor ( working record player with records in the room, as well as books ) and proximity to la Sorbonne, book stores, and all necessary shops and dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Small rooms but perfect for 1 person. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room as described and seen in photos. Very clean and perfect for solo traveler just wanting a clean and safe place to shower and sleep. Would definitely stay here again next time. Close to transport, dining options and Luxembourg gardens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street construction was annoying and loud but the area is great and conveniently located to multiple transit lines.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Wan Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good location from Eurostar and to different metro lines. The room is a bit small for 2 single beds and we had trouble walking around the room. Very helpful staff and the room is clean. The area is also safe to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel, with well design rooms and cafe. Super well located. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel. Good location, clean. Staff always nice and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simonida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean rooms, would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

We had a 4 berth room, 2bunks it was quiet and very comfortable for a family of 4. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025