A beautiful fountain in the centre of the vibrant, front garden, overlooked by the stunning, Parisian architecture of the Saint James Paris Hotel, in France.

A cosy bedroom, decorated with light green wallpaper and furniture at the Saint James Paris Hotel in France.

A beautifully decorated bedroom at the Saint James Paris Hotel in France, with some vibrant red wallpaper and an open door leading to a bright outdoor space.

Saint James Paris

Paris

Wrapped in private gardens in the 16th arrondissement, Saint James Paris is the only chateau-hotel in the capital.

Located near Boulogne woods and a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue Foch, it offers a country estate-style hotel with easy Metro access to the city’s attractions. Inside, this Relais and Châteaux property blends Old World elegance with a playful, contemporary vibe, while the Michelin-starred restaurant and Guerlain spa make it a true city sanctuary.

Individually designed by Laura Gonzalez, the 22 rooms and 26 suites are gorgeous. Each is unique with dreamy florals complemented by geometric design, sumptuous fabrics with antique furnishings, set within a nature-inspired colour scheme. Rooms are generous with the suites offering additional living space; all have marble bathrooms with Guerlain toiletries.

Chef Julien Dumas’ Bellefeuille restaurant celebrates nature in its design and food, its elegant décor resembling a garden while its Michelin-starred cuisine is inspired by seasonal produce from the hotel gardens and the flavours of France. The Library Bar offers sophisticated drinks and snacks amongst its deep armchairs and leather-bound books.

With a sublime indoor pool, whirlpool, hammam, sauna and spa treatment rooms, the spa offers the perfect antidote to a day wandering around Paris.