Hotel and restaurant in town. In the 16th arrondissement of the French capital, Saint James Paris lovingly cultivates a world of unmatched refinement and art de vivre. Close to the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue Foch, this exceptional hotel reveals a discreet character imbued with pastoral charm and an aura unlike any other. Graced with 5,000 square metres of greenery, it holds court amidst marvellous gardens made all the more remarkable by the landscape designer Xavier de Chirac. This former private mansion is now bridging its romantic neoclassical soul with modernity, thanks to the talents of interior designer Laura Gonzalez, who has achieved a perfect symbiosis of plant life and art deco. The decorative contrasts exhibit a rare elegance, as evidenced by the fifty rooms and suites which are at once chic and poetic, grandiose and intimate. At the Bellefeuille gourmet restaurant, Chef Grégory Garimbay pays tribute to French gastronomy and the richness of its terroirs by honouring the raw produce he works with sincerity and passion. A stay at the Saint James Paris is a true parenthesis of well-being, which is confirmed in the Guerlain spa: a world of relaxation, with areas dedicated to treatments, a hammam, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a fitness room and an indoor pool bathed in natural light. ... Learn moreless

Two minutes from the most beautiful avenue in the world, at the corner of two quiet streets in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Hotel Balzac Paris is located in an elegant building from the beginning of the last century. Previously on this location was a 19th-century property which once belonged to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. In order to reinvent the Balzac with Parisian elegance, Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay from the Festen architectural studio, have deployed noble materials and created an intimate atmosphere. “Le Balzac perpetuates a timeless Parisian heritage through its classicism. It’s a place full of atmosphere, with a history that we have respected and extended. You have to experience this place to understand it,” say the architects. 1930s-inspired décor adorns the communal lounge, lit by a large glass roof, as well as the rooms and suites, some of which offer views of the Eiffel Tower. After exploring the city, a Japanese spa provides a calming break, offering a hammam or a traditional massage. ... Learn moreless

Hotel in town. Some places embody the soul of a city, of a mythical neighbourhood. This is the case of the Relais Christine, a luxurious boutique hotel with an ultra central location on the Left Bank in Paris. In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this is the ideal place for a staycation or Parisian city getaway. Guests come here to soak up the capital as immortalised by the illustrious figures of the Latin Quarter. From the street, this private home looks like the perfect secret hideaway with its small paved courtyard, its swings and ivy climbing up its walls. Designed by interior designer Laura Gonzalez, the decor of this former mansion brilliantly combines antiques with touches of modernity. Most of the 48 rooms and suites feature high ceilings, and all are adorned with magnificent wallpaper and original fabrics. Some of them even boast terraces directly overlooking a garden, making the Relais Christine a lush setting, a unique haven of peace, only a few minutes’ walk from the banks of the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral. And for an exclusive moment of wellness, the Guerlain Spa and its sauna await under the vaults of a former 13th-century Cistercian abbey — an enchanting setting for enjoying lavishly wonderful treatments. ... Learn moreless