Tucked away down a narrow street beside the Left Bank, Hôtel Relais Christine is a true hidden treasure. Behind a set of wrought iron gates is a pretty courtyard, dotted with greenery, and a majestic honey-stone townhouse. Once a medieval abbey, today it’s a boutique hotel that oozes period charm. Inside, old fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and wood panelling hung with portraits hint at the hotel’s past. With individually designed rooms that blend vintage glamour with splashes of contemporary style. In summer, the suites’ private garden terraces are just the place to relax with an aperitif. While winter is made for enjoying roaring fires in the snug drawing room. There’s also an atmospheric spa and wellbeing area beneath the old stone vaults, with exclusive treatments to choose from.

Chic boutiques, tempting bistros, world-famous galleries – the best of Paris is just beyond the gates of Hôtel Relais Christine. You could stroll along the Seine, stopping for petit crème and pastries. Or shop for haute couture on Boulevard Saint-Germain. Top of most visitors’ must-see lists, Notre-Dame, the Musée d’Orsay and Louvre are also just moments away. The hotel also has a number of bikes available for guests to use at no extra charge. To find the city’s hotspots, speak to the hotel concierges. They can even arrange a convertible Fiat 500 for trips further afield.