France: Cheval Blanc, Paris

A Contemporary Maison on the Banks of the Seine

Set inside the former La Samaritaine department store on the banks of the Seine, near the Louvre and Notre-Dame, Cheval Blanc Paris pairs architect Edouard François's contemporary reworking of the historic art deco building with Peter Marino's colorful interiors. Just 72 rooms and suites, including 46 suites, keep the property intimate by Paris standards, most with panoramic floor-to-ceiling views over the Seine, and select suites looking out toward Notre-Dame or the Eiffel Tower.

Four restaurants cover the full range, from Plénitude, chef Arnaud Donckele's three-Michelin-starred dining room, to Langosteria, the first outpost outside Milan for the famed Italian seafood restaurant, Le Tout Paris for easier terrace dining, and an all-day venue in the lobby. Le Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris rounds things out as one of the largest spas in the city, home to Paris's longest indoor hotel pool, along with a hair salon, 24/7 gym, sauna, hammam, and snow shower.

Life at Cheval Blanc

• 72 rooms and suites, including 46 suites, most with panoramic views over the Seine

• Architecture by Edouard François and interiors by Peter Marino inside a former art deco department store

• Plénitude, chef Arnaud Donckele's three-Michelin-starred restaurant

• Langosteria, Le Tout Paris, and an all-day lobby dining venue

• Le Dior Spa, home to Paris's longest indoor hotel pool

• A riverside setting near the Louvre and Notre-Dame

Why Cheval Blanc, Why Paris

• A three-Michelin-starred restaurant on-site, a rare find at this address

• Genuinely intimate scale for a Paris landmark hotel, just 72 rooms and suites

• One of the largest hotel spas in the city, with the longest indoor pool

• A riverside location putting the Louvre and Notre-Dame within walking distance

Ideal For: Food-focused travelers chasing Michelin-starred dining without leaving the hotel, design lovers drawn to Peter Marino's interiors, and anyone wanting a riverside Paris base with one of the city's most complete spas.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

Unlock Virtuoso amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:

• Complimentary breakfast for two per bedroom

• Complimentary round-trip private airport/train station transfers with Meet & Greet service upon arrival at the airport

• Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability

• Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability

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