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Hôtel des Jardins du Luxembourg

Just around the corner from its glorious namesake and down the street from the university, these intimate lodgings are tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, making it a favorite with the professorial crowd. The building’s claim to fame is that Sigmund Freud stayed here on his first visit to Paris. Today it exudes elegance, from the nature-themed wallpaper behind the beds to the glossy white tiles in the bathrooms. While the standard rooms are pretty, the superior rooms, which cost only a few euros more, have nicer views and small balconies.