Le Pavillon de la Reine & Spa

Location and History

This is one of the cornerstones of 20th-century boutique hostelry in Paris, a veteran of plush residential design for sophisticated, well-heeled vacationers.

Fall sees this landmark through a colorful veil of Virginia creeper, though there isn't a bad season to check in. The hush of winter snow on Place de Vosges is a visual not soon forgotten, and brisk air conditioning makes this a cool summer hideaway. Spring sends rates skyrocketing.

Located in the northern colonnade of the most celebrated residential square in Paris, this 3rd-arrondissement property, just three blocks northwest of Place de la Bastille and near the Picasso Museum and trendy Marais, continues its reign as a prince of Parisian hospitality, purpose-built and maintained for romantics.

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