Hotel Exile

Hotel Lutetia, a renowned Parisian landmark on the Left Bank, has hosted famous artists and musicians since its opening, but it also carries a complex and darker history rooted in the tumult of the 20th century. During the Nazi occupation, the hotel served as the headquarters for German military intelligence and later as a reception center for deportees returning from concentration camps. Jane Rogoyska’s book explores the profound human stories connected to this historic site, offering a compassionate view of individuals navigating the upheavals of war and ideology.