The Hotel Félicité… the very name echoes a spirit of elegance and comfort. It sits on Rue de la Félicité, a quiet street in the 17th arrondissement. It’s a haven for travelers seeking the Parisian charm without the hustle and bustle of the city center.
Rue de la Félicité, a street named after a saint, Saint Félicité, a martyr from the 2nd century. It wasn’t always called that. The street was originally part of the old Batignolles commune, a separate town that eventually became part of Paris. When it was incorporated into the city in 1863, the street got its name, honoring Saint Félicité.
The street itself is relatively young, built in 1840. It once went by the name of “impasse Sainte-Félicité” because it ended in a dead end. It continued its growth until 1939 when reaching Rue des Favorites, stretching from Rue de Tocqueville to Rue de Saussure. Today, it’s lined with peaceful buildings in the classic Haussmannian style, punctuated by a scattering of contemporary structures. It’s the perfect example of how Paris blends its rich history with modern life. It’s not just a street; it’s a testament to Paris’s constant evolution, a living narrative of the city’s history.