Your secret garden – Paris hotels in historic hôtel particuliers

Five Paris hotels set in private mansions – hôtels particuliers – from Montmartre to Place Vendôme

In Paris, some of the most atmospheric hotels are hidden behind discreet façades, set in former hôtels particuliers – private mansions with a sense of history and scale. These five stand out for their secluded gardens, offering rare pockets of calm in the heart of the city.

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre

This exclusive hotel is set in a hôtel particulier – a private mansion – in Montmartre. Snag one of only five suites, or drop in for a cocktail in the chestnut-shaded garden.

Saint James Paris

A private mansion turned design-forward retreat, this hotel oozes style and character. Its large garden is a pocket of calm, not far from the Arc de Triomphe.

Pavillon de la Reine

Hidden just off Place des Vosges, this hotel takes its name from Anne of Austria. As a guest, you’ll feel like royalty sipping your morning café in the garden.

Shangri-La Paris

Once the private mansion of a Bonaparte prince, this is truly a palace hotel. In summer, its garden becomes a serene dining terrace with Eiffel Tower views.

Ritz Paris

In one of the finest mansions on Place Vendôme, one of the world’s finest hotels. Inside hides a manicured garden – the perfect last stop on this secret garden trail.

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Photo Credits

All hotel photos courtesy of the respective properties.

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