A 16th-century abbey converted into a small and charmingly traditional boutique hotel would be special enough, were it located somewhere far out in the French countryside; in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter, however, it’s truly extraordinary. This is the Relais Christine, hidden away in a quiet cobbled courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, close by to the Louvre and Notre Dame, and a short walk from the banks of the Seine.
The fifty-one rooms vary in size, all individually decorated, but all decked out in Louis XIII antiques and the kind of lush fabrics and upholstery that you come to Paris for in the first place. Beamed ceilings and all manner of period architectural detail keep the eye interested, and unlike some over-ornate classic Parisian interiors, the Relais Christine’s rooms never feel overstuffed.
Views overlook gardens, courtyards or a quiet private street, and some of the suites come with private garden terraces. There’s wireless internet access throughout, and a meeting room in a vaulted cellar — theatrical, maybe, but better than the average boardroom. Also downstairs is the new spa, complete with sauna, jacuzzi and fitness center. There’s no restaurant, but the St. Germain district isn’t hurting for options, including the legendary Les Deux Magots.
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3 Rue Christine, Paris
+33.(0)1.40.51.60.80
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A 16th-century abbey converted into a small and charmingly traditional boutique hotel would be special enough, were it located somewhere far out in the French countryside; in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter, however, it’s truly extraordinary. This is the Relais Christine, hidden away in a quiet cobbled courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, close by to the Louvre and Notre Dame, and a short walk from the banks of the Seine.
The fifty-one rooms vary in size, all individually decorated, but all decked out in Louis XIII antiques and the kind of lush fabrics and upholstery that you come to Paris for in the first place. Beamed ceilings and all manner of period architectural detail keep the eye interested, and unlike some over-ornate classic Parisian interiors, the Relais Christine’s rooms never feel overstuffed.
Views overlook gardens, courtyards or a quiet private street, and some of the suites come with private garden terraces. There’s wireless internet access throughout, and a meeting room in a vaulted cellar — theatrical, maybe, but better than the average boardroom. Also downstairs is the new spa, complete with sauna, jacuzzi and fitness center. There’s no restaurant, but the St. Germain district isn’t hurting for options, including the legendary Les Deux Magots.
Contact & location
3 Rue Christine, Paris
+33.(0)1.40.51.60.80
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