Overlooking some of the world’s most spectacular landmarks, the Hôtel du Louvre offers not just a view of history, but a chance to live it. Originally commissioned by Napoleon III in 1855, it was the very first “grand hotel” of Paris. From its luxury rooms, guests might observe the Opéra Garnier just as the impressionist Camille Pissarro did, when he painted it from a suite that now bears his name. From the chic brasserie to its enviable location, mere steps from peerless art, fashion, food and culture — travelers and Parisians can blend past with present, creating their own story.