BOUTIQUE HOTELS

THESE INTIMATE HAVENS OFFER A FRESH TAKE ON THE CLASSIC PARISIAN BO UTIQ U E HOTEL EXPERIENCE, SIMPLY OOZING IN OLD-WORLD CHARM .

7. Pavillon de la Reine

L OCATIO N With an illustrious address in the Marais district overlooking Place des Vosges, one of Paris’s most beautiful squares, this hotel is nestled within an ivy-clad, 18th-century mansion. Oozing with Parisian charm, this 55-room luxurious haven features classically elegant interiors furnished with exquisite antiques, tapestries and oil paintings. Start the day with breakfast in the vaulted cellar, then explore the surrounding district lled with chic boutiques and animated cafes. €€€€

28 place des Vosges, 75003 Paris

+33 1 40 29 19 19 | pavillon-de-la-reine.com

8. Hotel Verneuil

COSY Cosy, elegant yet with a funky twist, this 17th-century townhouse lies in the heart of Saint Germain. e 26 compact yet well-optimised rooms feature whitewashed beams and wooden panelling, adding a sense of historic charm to the quietly contemporary aesthetic. Finish the day with a drink by the re in the sociable lounge bar, and don’t be surprised if you see Karl Lagerfeld strolling by as he lives just around the corner. €€

8 rue de Verneuil, 75007 Paris

+33 1 42 60 82 14 | hotel-verneuil-saint-germain.fr

9. Relais Christine

ELE GA N T With the elegant charm of a country residence, Relais Christine is set within a former 16th-century cloister on a quiet cobbled street in the Latin Quarter. Furnished with oil paintings, antique furnishings, wooden beams and a crackling replace, this stylish residence also boasts a Spa by Carita in the vaulted stone cellar, and its own private garden. Opt for a room with a small courtyard balcony for an added touch of romance at this charming Parisian haven. €€€

3 rue Christine, 75006 Paris +33 1 40 51 60 80 | relais-christine.com

10. Hotel Luxembourg Parc

H ISTORIC Located on the doorstep of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris’s picturesque 6th district, you’ll step back in time upon entering this meticulously restored boutique hotel. Set within a 17th-century palace oozing with historic charm, Hotel Luxembourg Parc is richly furnished with pieces from the Louis X, Louis XVI and Napoleon III periods, complete with gilt frames, exquisite antiques and delicate fabrics. €€

42 rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris

+33 1 53 10 36 50 | luxembourg-paris-hotel.com

11. Hotel l’Abbaye Saint Germain

C H ARMI N G Set within a building which was formerly an 18th-century convent, this charming and cosy boutique hotel boasts a picturesque setting on a cobbled courtyard in the chic Saint Germain district. Furnished with oil paintings, plush carpets and a crackling replace, relax in the hotel’s tranquil private garden which o ers a serene inner city escape. Opt for the spacious duplex terrace rooms with sweeping views of the endlessly charming Parisian rooftops. €€

10 rue Cassette, 75006 Paris +33 1 45 44 38 11 | hotelabbayeparis.com

12. Caron de Beaumarchais

AFFORDAB LE Set in the vibrant Marais district close to the Seine river, this hotel’s 19 primrose-coloured rooms feature many of the building’s original 18th-century xtures, along with perfect recreations of antiques and elaborate fabrics from that period. e intimately-sized rooms are spread over six oors, where the higher oor rooms enjoy private balconies with views overlooking the picturesque Right Bank. No elevator. €

12 rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris

+33 1 42 72 34 12 | carondebeaumarchais.com