Cour des Vosges: A Regal Retreat Overlooking Paris’s Most Historic Square
A nobleman’s mansion reimagined as your dream pied-à-terre
Royal Roots in the Heart of the Marais
Originally conceived by Henri IV as a celebration of royal union, Place des Vosges has always been about beauty, symmetry, and power. Today, it remains one of the most coveted corners of Paris—and Cour des Vosges claims the best seat in the house. Set inside a classified 17th-century hôtel particulier at No. 19, this boutique retreat isn’t just near history—it is history.
Where Heritage Meets High Style
With just 12 rooms and suites, Cour des Vosges feels more like a private residence than a hotel. Designed by Lecoadic-Scotto, each space balances architectural gravitas with a whisper of 1970s glamour. Expect exposed timber beams, terra cotta floors, and four-poster beds draped in soft textures. Think candelabra lamps, tapestries, and painted wood ceilings—an unapologetic celebration of Parisian elegance across the centuries.
A Pied-à-Terre with a View
Each room faces the leafy symmetry of the Place des Vosges, framing the square like a painting. Several suites feature discreet kitchenettes, inviting longer stays and a taste of local life. Whether you’re staying a weekend or a month, it feels like the kind of place a Parisian aristocrat might still call home—if they had a thing for tactile interiors and seamless service.
Tea, Tarts, and Roman Baths
The ground floor is home to an intimate tea salon with a terrace, serving light fare in a setting that’s anything but casual. A corner of the patisserie is dedicated to creations by Yann Brys, crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France. And in a nod to ancient indulgence, the hotel offers Roman-style baths—an unexpected and deeply relaxing retreat beneath the stone arches.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Cour des Vosges is a masterclass in refined restraint—noble, intimate, and steeped in Parisian poetry. For those who want to feel like they live in the Marais (but with room service), this is your address. A stay here feels less like checking into a hotel—and more like stepping into a carefully guarded secret.
