Without a doubt it’s the most elegant square in Paris. Located near the Opera Garnier, the Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries, the Place Vendôme beguiles with its unmatched charm. Let us tell you everything you need to know about the Place Vendôme, from its fascinating history to its very luxurious brands, before you take a stroll in this renowned square that’s just a stone’s throw from the Hôtel Daunou Opéra!
The Place Vendôme; neoclassical architecture
Known worldwide for its magnificent neoclassical architecture, the Place Vendôme is situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Built at the very end of the 17th century, at its centre stands the Vendôme Column, completed in 1810. The regular and uniform facades of the buildings lining the paved square were erected before the buildings themselves. These rows of 3-storey mansions with Corinthian pilasters form a rectangular square with pedimented screens canted across the corners.
The Place Vendôme; high-end jewellery
The name Place Vendôme is synonymous with luxury and beauty, and with good reason, because this is where the most prestigious French and international jewellery stores are located. During your stroll, you’ll be drawn inexorably to the display windows of brands such as Boucheron, Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Bvlgari and Van Cleef and Arpels. The urge to succumb to temptation and treat yourself will be almost irresistible.
The Hotel Daunou Opera, close to the Place Vendome
Located between the Opéra Garnier and the Place Vendôme, in the most exclusive district of the capital, the Hotel Daunou Opéra welcomes you for a very special Parisian getaway. The rooms are invitingly comfortable and spacious, while the refined and contemporary decor will make you feel right at home. Let the three-star Hotel Daunou Opera be your Parisian haven.
