Tour A Time Capsule
Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris (1875) is a former French inn, located in the Colorado Rockies, with an English style interior, built by Chinese laborers. The boldly refashioned and reimagined futures of the hotel’s proprietors and workers illustrate the possibility of second chances through reinvention in the Western United States.
Hotel de Paris Museum™, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is owned and operated by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Colorado.
The Hotel de Paris is probably the most unique and complete parcel of early Colorado History in Colorado.
– Colorado Historical Society (1954)
Support Our Mission
For comprehensive information about how you can include Hotel de Paris Museum in your estate plans or notify the Museum of your intention to leave a legacy gift, please contact Kevin Kuharic, Executive Director at [email protected]. Donations may be made at any time by clicking our SUPPORT US buttons.
A Guest List Like None Other.
A rich and storied past included visits from notable guests George and Jay Gould and such celebrated figures as Swedish opera singer Christina Nilsson, and Countess Magri (born Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump, wife of Italian Count Primo Magri and widow of the late General Tom Thumb).
A Guest List Like None Other.
Miners to millionaires were attracted to the refinement, sophistication, and elegance of Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris. A rich and storied past included visits from railroad magnate Jay Gould, photographer of the American West William Henry Jackson, and such celebrated figures as Swedish opera singer Christina Nilsson and miniature dancing chanteuse Countess Magri (widow of General Tom Thumb).
3D Tour
Take an immersive virtual walk through Hotel de Paris Museum™. Technology allowed us to create a virtual carbon copy of Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris. High definition resolution affords a real-life experience with the ability to explore every room, stitched together in a seamless, interactive environment. Powered by Matterport and presented by BRIOscapes.
Museum Tours
Hotel de Paris Museum™ is the most unique and complete parcel of early Colorado history in the state. Knowledgeable docents share culinary history and reveal why Louis Dupuy (the best cook in the Colorado Territory) was called the Mysterious Frenchman, the Hotel Prince, French Louie, the Oddest Host in America, and the Father of Domestic Science in America.
Tours originate in our Museum Shop, located at 409 6th Street in Georgetown, Colorado. Tours take place at 10A, 11A, 1P, 2P, and 3P. Allow 1 hour. ADA accessible on first story. Visits to second story require the use of stairs. For your comfort in our high altitude, we encourage the consumption of bottled water and the use of a pocket size oxygen canisters. Photography allowed.
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Online tickets purchased two days in advance through ModTickets guarantee the tour time that best suits your schedule.
Group Tours
Interested in a private group tour for 10 or more people? Contact us in advance for details, including reduced admission rates for Adults (18-64 years). Allow 1 hour. ADA accessible on first story. Visits to second story require the use of stairs. For your comfort in our high altitude, we encourage the consumption of bottled water and the use of a pocket size oxygen canisters. Photography allowed.
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Bus unloading and loading is in front of the museum.
Rent This Space
Planning an event for up to 40 people away from the hustle-and-bustle of Denver? Hotel de Paris Museum™ offers Old West atmosphere, on-site parking, and ADA access. Our venue is perfect for business meetings, fundraising events, milestone celebrations, and weddings.
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It is good luck to be married by the boy and duck fountain.
Holiday Tours
See Hotel de Paris Museum™ decked in festive Victorian style decorations. Self-guided tours run continuously from 10A-3:30P. Allow 30 minutes. ADA accessible on first story. Visits to second story require the use of stairs. For your comfort in our high altitude, we encourage the consumption of bottled water and the use of a pocket size oxygen canisters. Photography allowed.
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Holiday photos are special in front of our themed Christmas trees.
Food & Drink Experiences
(Click a date to purchase tickets)
Hotel de Paris Museum food and drink experiences are immersive events rooted in the history of the site. Hand selected wines and spirits are paired with food and ambiance to provide a delightful trip back in time. Click the links above for pricing and tickets.
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Purchasing tickets at least 72 hours in advance reserves your spot.
Film This Space
Our preserved hotel and restaurant dates from 1875-1900 and is an authentic relic of the Old West. Because of its completeness (90% of the original furnishings have survived), Hotel de Paris Museum™ lends itself to period dramas and historical documentaries; however, our Eastlake architecture and Aesthetic Movement interior spaces make the setting tasteful, worldly, and timeless.
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Movies, documentaries, and television stories have been filmed at the museum. CBS Television based its sets for the Western adventure series “Hotel de Paree” on the hotel and its extensive collection of original furnishings.
Cultural Experience
Musician and storyteller Leon Littlebird embodies the spirit of Colorado. With roots in both pioneer and native cultures, he understands the magic of the mountains and the Southwest. This connection to the rich history of Colorado comes through in Leon’s music. A prolific songwriter and performer, his unique style tells tales of Colorado and the people of the Western United States. His performances shape compelling stories into a musical show that leaves audiences asking for more.
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Leon also officiates weddings.
Our Partners
Odd Hostelry: Odd Host Blog
Head to Odd Hostelry:Odd Host, where executive director Kevin Kuharic shares his in-depth historical research on Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris, as well as informative commentaries regarding the operation of Hotel de Paris Museum™. Read articles about 19th century hotel-keeping, the hotel’s diners and lodgers, fascinating furnishings, and what it takes to run an historic site in the Colorado Rockies.
Odd Hostelry: Odd Host Blog
Head to Odd Hostelry:Odd Host, where executive director Kevin Kuharic shares his in-depth historical research on Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris, as well as informative commentaries regarding the operation of Hotel de Paris Museum™. Read articles about 19th century hotel-keeping, the hotel’s diners and lodgers, fascinating furnishings, and what it takes to run an historic site in the Colorado Rockies.
