Just behind Place d'Italie and a short stroll from both the Jardin des Plantes and Rue Mouffetard, La Manufacture's lesser-known location makes you feel like a vrai (real) Parisian. The lobby has oak floors, subtle lighting, a wooden bar, and a breakfast room with patio chairs and gingham-covered benches. Rooms are decorated in clean lines and natural colors; options include triples and eight sets of connecting rooms for families. The most expensive top-floor rooms are more spacious and have Eiffel Tower or Panthéon views. Pros: easy access to major métro and bus lines; safe nontouristy district; bright breakfast room. Cons: street noise; a long stroll to the center of Paris; small rooms.
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