Hôtel Scribe, now managed by Sofitel, is one of the most iconic hotels in the City of Lights. Opened in 1862 during Napoleon III’s transformation of Paris into a modern city, with the famed town planner Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, this palace hotel stands in the heart of Haussmannian Paris, right beside the Paris Opera.

Hôtel Scribe has long been a favoured venue for artists, intellectuals, and celebrities. Notably, the Grand Café, once located on the hotel’s site, was where Louis Lumière, the inventor of the cinematograph, held the first public screening of moving pictures in 1895. Through all its transformations, Hôtel Scribe continues to honor its rich heritage, offering guests the ultimate luxury experience. Blending modern comfort with impeccable service, it provides an unforgettable escape where history and refinement meet.