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Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
Paris, France · Sofitel · Core Luxury
In December 1895 the Lumière brothers chose the Scribe's salon for the world's first public cinema screening, two minutes from Charles Garnier's Palais Garnier. The house went up between 1861 and 1863 with the new Opera district: the Jockey Club held court here, and Louis Vuitton briefly occupied the building in 1871. Sofitel keeps that Belle Epoque pile as Le Scribe Paris Opéra, 213 rooms on Rue Scribe.
- 201 rooms
- Opened 1861
- Neighborhood: Opéra
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
- Interiors: Tristan Auer
About Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
- The Lumière brothers projected the world's first public films in the Scribe's salon in December 1895.
- Louis Vuitton briefly occupied the building in 1871, a few years after the Opera-district house rose between 1861 and 1863.
- The Jockey Club held court here; the tearoom still serves honey harvested on the roof.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra stands at 1 Rue Scribe in the 9th arrondissement, facing the Palais Garnier. The building dates to 1861-1863, raised with Haussmann's Opera district. The Jockey Club met here; Louis Vuitton briefly occupied the pile in 1871; and in December 1895 the Lumière brothers chose its salon for the first public cinema screening. Sofitel holds the Belle Epoque house today, a Historic Hotels Worldwide member with a glass-roofed restaurant and a rooftop honey harvest.
The setting
Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra faces the Palais Garnier from 1 Rue Scribe in the 9th arrondissement, two minutes on foot from Charles Garnier's monumental opera house. Built in 1863 as part of the Opera district's creation, the Scribe's walls carry extraordinary history: the prestigious Jockey Club held court here, Louis Vuitton briefly occupied the building in 1871, and in 1895 the Lumière brothers chose its salon for the world's first public film projection. The Tuileries Garden is 11 minutes on foot south and the Louvre Museum 17 minutes, placing the hotel on the axis between the grands magasins and the monuments of the 1st arrondissement.
Restaurants and bars
- Rivages — Restaurant · Bistronomic, French · Chef Florian Ollivier
- Scribe & Cie. — Café · Coffee, tea, pastries
Experiences
- Personalised treatments and massages — Facials and deep tissue massages using organic products, in collaboration with the French beauty brand Absolution.
- Wellness Suite — A sixth-level haven dedicated to holistic health with Absolution care for face, body and mind.
- Sunday signature brunch — Brunch under the glass roof every Sunday from 12PM until 3PM, with activities for children.
- Spa with hammam and massage — Hammam and massages in the spa on the 6th floor, near Palais Garnier.
- RIVAGES bistro restaurant — Bistronomic restaurant under a glass roof, led by chef Florian Ollivier.
- Bar Rivages cocktail bar — Cocktail bar in Opéra with half-moon counter and live music.
Amenities
- Spa
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Historic Hotels Worldwide member
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