Discover L'entrepot

When choosing a hotel in L'entrepot, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: medical history, cinema and architecture, children's book culture, or walks along the canal. The sights and activities offer different starting points, from historical collections to a visit to the market.

Medical history and children's book culture

The Musée des Moulages at Hôpital Saint-Louis was founded in 1885 and houses 4,807 wax casts. They were made in the 19th century for teaching dermatology. The museum is considered unique in the world and is the only museum dedicated to a medical specialty that has such an extensive wax collection. The collection offers a tangible glimpse of medical teaching at the time: the objects are wax representations created for this purpose.

Visits to the Musée des Moulages at Hôpital Saint-Louis are possible only by appointment and during the European Heritage Days. If you are planning a visit, check in advance which of these options is available for your date.

The Médiathèque Françoise Sagan serves people from all walks of life and offers a wide range of services, collections and media. Its exhibition space and auditorium host a cultural program of events that introduce children, adults and professionals in the book and children's book fields to the historical heritage of children's illustration. The historical collections of the L’Heure Joyeuse library are also open to the public there. They offer a unique overview of children's book publishing from the 18th century to the present day. The focus is therefore on both the history of illustration and the development of children's books.

Cinema, theatre and architectural history

Le Louxor in Paris's 10th arrondissement opened on October 6, 1921. It was one of Paris's first cinemas and one of the few built specifically for film screenings. On October 5, 1981, it was listed as a historic monument. The two dates mark different chapters: the cinema's opening and, sixty years later, its listing as a monument.

Porte Saint-Martin also tells the story of the city. The triumphal arch in the 10th arrondissement was built in honor of Louis XIV and his victorious battles, and symbolizes the former city wall of Charles V. La Scala Paris offers a different architectural accent: the privately owned theatre of public interest was built on the ruins of a Belle Époque café-concert and a magnificent Art Deco cinema. Its program includes theatre, dance, music, contemporary circus, and visual and digital arts. Forty-five-minute backstage tours are available on request; confirm availability before your visit.

Canal Saint-Martin and Marché Saint-Martin

In the 10th arrondissement, Canal Saint-Martin is a place to gather, unwind and stroll. The 4.5-kilometer-long canal runs through Paris's 10th and 11th arrondissements. It has four locks, six footbridges and two bridges. Its length and structures give a waterside walk its own character and provide tangible landmarks, without indicating how long the walk takes.

Marché Saint-Martin has a convivial atmosphere. In March 2026, the market had 14 vendors. At that time, Anthony Bro was offering homemade ceviche without lemon, a reinterpretation of a typical South American dish. Vendors and food offerings may change; check what's currently available before your visit.

For travel, Gare du Nord offers train connections to northern France and international destinations: London via Eurostar, Belgium and the Netherlands via Thalys, and Germany. As services may change, check the current timetable before you travel.

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