From the author of French Country Hideaways comes an enticing new insider's entree to Paris. Eschewing the larger hotels and chains, Casey O'Brien Blondes has put together an impeccable list of
four-star escapes carefully selected for their interior design, authenticity, panache, and personalized service. Grouped by theme��ncluding literary, historic, and boudoir��he hotels present an
enticing range of d矇cor, from the timeless splendor of the Raphael, with its incomparable view of the Arch de Triomphe from its lush rooftop garden restaurant, to the minimalist verve of Hotel
le A, off the Faubourg Saint-Honor矇, where graphic black-and-white d矇cor harmonize with Gallic 矇lan. Each is unique, yet all share in common family or manager ownership, fewer than 100 rooms,
generous room size, and very distinctive French style. With lush color photography and in-depth descriptions of each hotel, including a list of neighborhood restaurants, boutiques, gourmet
treats, curiosities, or walking tours, Parisian Hideaways is a must for anyone longing to escape to or be inspired by the City of Lights.
