Le Pavillion de la Reine | Paris, France

Le Pavillon de la Reine
If Marie Antoinette had a Marais pied-à-terre and a really good facialist, it would look something like this. Tucked behind a leafy courtyard on the Place des Vosges (yes, that Place des Vosges), Le Pavillon de la Reine is elegant, low-key, and exactly where you want to disappear after a day of being fabulous in Paris.

The rooms are the perfect mix of moody and romantic canopy beds, velvet drapes, maybe a chaise lounge for dramatic reading or post-shopping recovery. There’s a spa in a stone vault, an honesty bar that feels like a secret, and just enough antique furniture to make you feel like you’ve made very good life choices.

It’s not trying to impress you. It knows it already has.

A historic hotel with ivy-covered walls and red flower boxes, surrounded by lush green trees, outdoor seating, and a modern sculpture at the entrance.

Hidden doors and croissants, in that order

  • The honor bar in the library is reason enough to stay in

  • You’ll hear the occasional clink of teacups in the courtyard, which feels very Paris and very soothing

  • The rooms are cozy, a little moody, and practically whisper “put on something silky and read Colette”

Why We Love It
Location: in the heart of the Marais, just far enough from the crowds but close enough to walk to everything
Style: classic with a wink, like a Jane Birkin scarf
Mood: romantic, a little mysterious, and definitely candlelit

Ideal For
Couples. Writers. Parents who snuck away for a weekend and aren’t telling anyone where they are.

Sebastian Luxe Perks
Daily breakfast, room upgrade if available, late checkout when possible, and the feeling that you live there, even if just for a night.