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French Theory

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Luxembourg Gardens

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A modern interior with a concrete floor, black seating, a wooden counter, and a large pendant light.
A building facade with a sign reading "French Theory" and a plaque with the number "18".
A room with multiple potted plants on shelves and tables, a small round table with a book and glasses, and a door with a sign reading "BRUG."
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.
A modern interior with round tables, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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18 Rue Cujas, Paris, Paris, 75005
  • Place, Sorbonne University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxembourg Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panthéon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Paris (CDG-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door with a colorful artwork.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small kitchenette area.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a hanging plant, and a door with a small window.

Superior Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a radiator.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with bunk beds, a desk, and a small table.

Quadruple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paris

Heart of Paris.At this Latin Quarter hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Luxembourg Gardens and Panthéon, both within a 5-minute walk. Notre-Dame and Louvre Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sorbonne University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Panthéon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • ÃŽle de la Cité - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Notre-Dame - 10 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Café Ladurée - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Choupinet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Fournil - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

French Theory

3-star hotel near Luxembourg Gardens
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at French Theory.

This 3-star Paris hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
French Theory offers 48 accommodations with hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Paris hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

How close is French Theory to the airport?

French Theory is 11.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at French Theory?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Theory on Sep 3, 2026 start from $179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does French Theory have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at French Theory.

Does French Theory offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at French Theory, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at French Theory?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at French Theory?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at French Theory?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does French Theory have a pool?

French Theory does not have a pool.

Does French Theory have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is French Theory to downtown Paris?

French Theory is 0.5 mi away from Paris.

French Theory Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 842 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Aytug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the property, was warm, friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend French Theory to other travellers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single bed was a bit too soft for me; otherwise, the stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel perfect for my needs after last minute flight cancellation. Fantastic location, very easy connection with airport train. Hotel was not overly fancy, but clean and stylish with friendly staff. Compared to other Paris hotels, price was reasonable. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great boutique hotel for your next stay in Paris. Room was as pictured, staff were lovely and location was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had an elevator, which was wonderful! The location was close to everywhere we wanted to go. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, close to everything and a clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room- friendly staff- great locatio
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great concept, great staff and wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - very friendly and accommodating. It would be nice to have tea bags in the room to go with the electric kettle. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and super helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot beat the location of this hotel! I'm a frequent visitor to Paris and find this place amazingly convenient to wonderful, walk-able sites, buses and metro. The staff is exception and a great breakfast menu.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff. Location is also great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lassla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in great conditions, the location is fantastic and the staff is friendly. I could use some more toiletries like hand cream or refill the tea that I used, but over all it was great hotel and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great. Really good location for walking to many attractions and easy access to Metro especially to/from airport
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent! clean rooms, frinedly staffs, and working a/c
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very small room but no complaints for the most part
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean & great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The food the room all very good. The staff is warm and friendly. I recommend the French theory
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience with French theory hotel. It was extremely clean, efficient, location is perfect. And the room was a good size and the AC worked perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee shop was wonderful and the staff was one of the nicest staffs I've ever experienced at a hotel. Lovely folks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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