Sentier Paris, France
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
ExperimentalSecluded cocktail den
Hidden down a paved passageway off Boulevard Poissonniere, this revolution-era retreat pairs Parisian cocktail culture with intimate courtyard gatherings.
“Nip down a discreet passage though, and the atmosphere transforms into a picture of peace.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Canopied beds, Rouge Royal marble, and rustic linen accents balance Louis XVI motifs with playful retro styling.
Notable
A freestanding 1790s hôtel particulier built during the French Revolution, secluded down a private paved alleyway.
Notable
Drinks flow from the crimson Shell cocktail bar to the rooftop Shed overlooking Paris slate roofs.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*.
Grands Boulevards makes its home in a freestanding house, or hôtel particulier, that dates back to the days of the Revolution.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Glass-roofed passages like the Passage des Panoramas, lively theaters, and classic Right Bank bistros surround the Sentier address.
The rooms
Canopied beds draped in rustic linen sit alongside bumblebee knockers, with cosy mansard rooms nestled beneath historic slate eaves.
Rooftop yoga
Morning open-air yoga takes place on the rooftop terrace, looking out over classic Parisian zinc roofs.
Grand Restaurant
Under a retractable glass roof, the courtyard dining room serves French-Italian country cooking beside an open kitchen.
It feels like stepping into an alternate universe, leaving the din of the street behind for a leafy walkway, then an exquisite, glass-covered courtyard dining room.
At the table
The Shell pours craft cocktails under crimson globes, and rooftop bar The Shed serves drinks above the zinc eaves.
How it began
Erected during the French Revolution on former garden grounds, this freestanding townhouse was built as a secluded aristocratic refuge.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.