Stay: Marais House
Paris, France
The Marais House is as quintessentially Parisian and eclectic as they get. Situated on one of the oldest street in the Marais, the 16th-century, five-story b&b also doubles as a highly coveted location for film productions and photo shoots (including a glamorous spread with Laura Dern in W magazine a few years ago). The owner completely transformed the upscale city chateau, formerly a gold-leaf workshop where artisans crafted traditional lettered facades for storefronts, bringing in the requisite elements–a wrought-iron staircase, Venetian painted doors, and count them, eight 17th century stone fireplaces–to make it feel like it’s been like this forever. If you’re so inclined, you can even rent the whole rambling place–cellars, drawing room, planted terrace with a view of the rooftops and all.
14 May 2012 | Stephan Said:
Hello,
Thanks for the recommandation. I booked this hotel in the heart of the Marais and loved it.
11 September 2012 | Stacy and Mark Said:
We stayed in this hotel to celebrate our 20 years together, and the owner was very helpful. Beautiful place, and make sure to visit all the restaurants surrounding the area.