Upper Marais Paris, France
Renovated
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Couture bakery curio
Behind a listed black and gold bakery facade, theatrical interiors welcome guests with bold color clashes, trompe l'oeil accents, and velvet armchairs.
“The décor varies between the 17 rooms, as the designer worked within the different sizes and shapes to create unique personalities.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Theatrical Christian Lacroix interiors across seventeen rooms with clashing prints, damask textiles, and whimsical couture sketches.
Remarkable
A listed seventeenth-century bakery building featuring a preserved black-and-gold shopfront facade and gilded salon ceilings.
Notable
Upper Marais immersion with complimentary loaner bicycles, artisan pastries, and easy access to neighborhood galleries and bistros.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Hidden behind this century-old facade is a vibrant and contemporary environment designed from top to bottom by the fashion designer Christian Lacroix,
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step directly into the Haut-Marais to explore independent boutiques, local art galleries, and the historic food stalls of Marché des Enfants Rouges.
The rooms
Seventeen individual rooms feature celestial ceiling murals, vibrant animal prints, and dramatic tile bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
At the table
Fresh viennoiseries and farmhouse cheeses start the morning, and the ground-floor honesty bar pours wine and champagne throughout the day.
Set in two connected 17th-century buildings—one the former home of one of Paris's first bakeries—the Hôtel du Petit Moulin feels like an insider's secret...
How it began

Dating back to the seventeenth century, the building housed one of Paris's earliest bakeries, where Victor Hugo bought his baguettes.
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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.