Is the Hotel de Soubise (60 rue des Francs-Bourgeois in the 3rd) open to the public? I have read that the rooms are fabulous, and I would like to see the letters & manuscripts, but can't find any information about access.

It's open Wed-Fri and Mondays- 10AM-5:45PM
Sat and Sun 2PM-5:45Pm

Metro Rambuteau

The Museum of French HIstory is housed here

Thank you! I'm adding it my itinerary.

I only knew it because , I'd just added it to mine

jody, we are all eagerly awaiting your publication of a new and improved Paris itinerary. I'd like to harvest some more wonderful little gems like this one.

I went there last year after reading asbout Hotel de Soubise in the green Michelin Guide. It is well worth the effort because the room are stunningly furnished and wall covered.

It is a small gem that I think well worth the effort.

Degas...I posted one on another thread of yours but I can't remember which one! This is a work still in progress! I do know that we have Michael Osman for 1 day along with some friends so that should be a real treat!

I was looking for your London restaurant thread and couldn't find that either. I just read a review on a new place...La Contenta on wigmore St..you might want to check the review at www.independent.co.uk under the food and drink section