City breaks: 5 hotels with a change of scene
In summer, Paris can be your most beautiful destination. Provided you choose the right addresses: those offering peace and quiet, greenery, a swimming pool or simply a real change of pace. Here are 5 hotels that give you the illusion of having escaped, even though you’re still in the heart of the capital.
Le Saint James Paris: a château in the heart of the 16th arrondissement
Step through the gates and forget Paris. The Saint James Paris, tucked away in a private 16th-century garden, is more reminiscent of an Anglo-Norman manor than a Parisian hotel.
Wooded garden, flower-filled pergola, glass roof for breakfasts, Guerlain spa and hushed service.
Everything here slows down time.
The rooms, renovated by Laura Gonzalez, combine grand-century decor with contemporary touches.
A place apart, perfect for a quiet, elegant interlude.
The MOB House in Saint-Ouen: cool, green, disconnected
Just a few minutes from the ring road, this Starck-designed hotel offers an ultra-quiet urban experience, combining design and sustainability.
The large outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by wooden terraces and vegetable gardens, invites you to relax and unwind.
The locavore and solar restaurant serves homemade brunches and well-thought-out plant-based dishes.
We come for one night… and then some. Perfect for getting away from it all without leaving town.
Le Pavillon de la Reine: the peaceful shadow of the Marais
Nestled on the Place des Vosges, this discreet, leafy hotel offers a haven from the hustle and bustle.
Its interior garden, invisible from the street, is ideal for reading, lunching or daydreaming under the trees.
The rooms combine classic charm with modern comfort.
The Codage spa completes the escape, in a hushed atmosphere.
Here, the Marais becomes an elegant village once again, and you a stroller on a refined staycation.
Le SO/ Paris: arty, perched, spectacular
Overlooking the Seine from the east of Paris, this new Philippe Starck hotel offers a powerful visual and sensory experience.
Incredible rooftop views, Bonnie rooftop, contemporary art in every nook and cranny.
You’ll feel like you’re in a creative bubble, suspended above the city.
Panoramic rooms and an indoor pool extend the postcard effect.
A perfect choice for those who love design, height and sunsets over the Seine.
Chateau Voltaire: summer like Florence
This boutique hotel, located between the Opéra and the Louvre, evokes Italy without ever overdoing the effect.
Its green patio, warm-walled rooms, thick textiles and discreet bar are reminiscent of fine Tuscan addresses.
Restaurant Emil ‘s menu is sunny, simple and elegant. Here, breakfast is enjoyed in the calm of a holiday resort.
A perfect micro-escapade for a summer weekend.
Sleep elsewhere, without leaving Paris
These five hotels will make you forget you’re in Paris.
Secret gardens, hidden pools, shaded terraces, confidential spas…
Each address offers a summer variation on urban luxury, without excess or artifice.
Book it for a break, a Sunday evening or a long weekend… just to breathe differently.
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