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French Theory

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Panthéon

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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
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Sorbonne University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Panthéon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rue Mouffetard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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

  • ‪La Crêperie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Choupinet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Ladurée - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Rostand - ‬3 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), 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, Panthéon, and Luxembourg Gardens. 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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French Theory Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 596 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Kazys

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

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the courtesy and professionalità of the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only had breakfast there once. it was quite good but it wasn't free. Very satisfied
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, confortable beds. Super helpful staff. Will certainly stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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

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

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

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Walking distance to many things and staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!! Very unique vibe!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Jean-philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Terrible sound insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Els

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff, good service. Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was more spacious than I had anticipated. It was also very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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
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