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French Theory

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Luxembourg Gardens

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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Rue Cujas, Paris, Paris, 75005

What's nearby

  • Panthéon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Notre-Dame - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Louvre Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eiffel Tower - 29 min drive - 3.8 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

  • ‪La Crêperie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Choupinet - ‬2 min walk
  • Café Ladurée
  • Le Rostand

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), a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 586 reviews

Reviews

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

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small & simple, but clean & comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring the city. But above all, the staff was lovely & accommodating. I arrived early, but since my room was ready, I was invited in right away. Luggage storage was also provided upon checkout. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly. I loved the attached coffee shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

David

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

Enjoyed my stay

Very nice small hotel in an excellent position that is good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Hotel

Good stay, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel, in a great neighbourhood! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, a cool and cool room with a perfect bed and a great shower! I would definitely choose it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect place to rest for a short stay in paris
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location and staff . Tiny single room and bathroom but adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Nice staff, modern clean design, comfortable beds and good enough Wifi. Located in a great area of the city. There is some construction outside the hotel (August 2025), whick created some noise in the morning. Generally speaking, I enjoyed my stay, and would reccomend others to consider this hotel for their upcoming trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

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

Lovely and modern

Very cozy and cute hotel with books and art displayed everywhere. Delicious breakfast and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thea Belle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is basic but clean and comfy enough for us to sleep after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms may be small, this is central Paris after all but the hotel is lovely. Very convenient to Metro/RER and walkable to many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. It was close to bus stops and the metro. There were also a lot of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a nice area. The metro station is a short walk away for access to other areas of the city or airport/train station. Clean, comfortable room and very welcoming and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. The room is cute and modern. Very clean. Everyone working there was nice and helpful. The hotel is in a great location for seeing the city. Just a few minutes walk to Notre Dame Cathedral in one direction, and the Pantheon in another. I especially liked that it was so close to Luxembourg Gardens. Will gladly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Duc

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were very tiny and minimal as well as supplies/amenities. Location was good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thea Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, and staff are nice. Location is also excellent except there’s currently street construction going on right outside the hotel. This makes it inconvenient for being picked up by a taxi as you’ll need to walk to a side street. Once the construction is done, I think the hotel will be a popular spot. It’s close to everything and the rooms are clean and a good size for Paris.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room size was good compared to several other hotels on Paris. Noise from inner court and hallway was a bit disturbing. Made from order breakfast was tasty and location of hotel excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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