The building, constructed in the 18th century, became a place of accommodation at the end of the 19th century, first as a family boarding house, then a hotel. It’s here, in 1919, that the famous poets André Breton and Philippe Soupault wrote Les Champs magnétiques (The Magnetic Fields), marking the start of the surrealist movement and automatic writing. After the Second World War, the hotel was bought by Madame Nègre whose devoted and warm welcome left its mark on many a guest. The Brethous-Moncelli family took on the establishment in 1982 and completely renovated it in the early 2000s. The building has been receiving visitors from France and all around the world for over two centuries now, to the continued joy of its guests!
From 1947 to 1957, the Hôtel des Grands Hommes was owned by Madame Marguerite Andrée Nègre Souquet-Basiege.
We still have the guestbook from this era, in which the diverse clientele left their comments, often noting the warm welcome provided by the mistress of the house.
It’s with the same convivial and human approach that we perpetuate the tradition of receiving guests at the Hôtel des Grands Hommes!
We still have the guestbook from this era, in which the diverse clientele left their comments, often noting the warm welcome provided by the mistress of the house.
It’s with the same convivial and human approach that we perpetuate the tradition of receiving guests at the Hôtel des Grands Hommes!
You can check out some excerpts from the historical guestbook on our blog below.
Some guest comments through the ages:
http://bit.ly/gh-guestbook
Some guest comments through the ages:
http://bit.ly/gh-guestbook
Sweet time at the Hotel Grand Hommes
Spectacular Stay
Most definitely Grand place to stay.
Awesome Hotel
Superb location and neighborhood
A wonderful hotel!
Loved the Location!
Paolo Roversi exhibition at the Palais Galliera, 16th March – 14 July 2024
Arts in France Under Charles VII exhibition at the Cluny Museum until 16th June 2024
Match – Design & sport exhibition at the Luxembourg Museum, 13th March – 11th August 2024
Philippe Cicchero photo exhibition at the Hotel & Spa la Belle Juliette, 14th March – 11th June 2024
Old Ireland in Colour exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre, 8th March – 21st April 2024
Insert Coin exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris until 30th June 2024
Easter 2024 with the family in Paris!
We visit Balzac’s house
Dandino restaurant – Italian cuisine and a DJ!
Baghdad: A Journey Back to Madinat al-Salam exhibition at the Arab World Institute, 28th February – 10th November 2024
Elle Décoration
Transavia
Tamara's blog