Villa Opéra Drouot ★★★★

“And the stars were shining, And the earth was scented. The gate of the garden creaked And a footstep grazed the sand... Fragrant, she entered, and fell into my arms.” Puccini, Tosca

There is something about the opera that encourages us to look at the world anew, with fresh eyes, as it makes the stars sparkle in our eyes, the earth becomes scented and every green space turns into a garden. In Paris, this is all already true, especially where stage lights sparkle in the heart of Opéra and when you pass by the manicured gardens of the Jardin des Tuileries. Nestled in Paris’ theatre district sits Villa Opera Drouot ****, a luxury hotel ready for its guests to fall into its arms.

This property is exceptionally well-connected, sitting pretty in the 9th Parisian arrondissement. The exterior displays a characteristic Haussmann facade, whilst inside, rich fabrics drape the windows and coat the floors. An air of majesty accompanies guests as they enter, just as if they had walked into the glamour of the opera. Such luxury continues up into the guestrooms, with intricate, antique furniture and velvet furnishings, while the en-suite bathrooms are tiled in cooling, fresh marble. For the morning, choose whether to delight in a light, fluffy croissant with a smooth coffee downstairs or order it up to the privacy of your balcony. Once you’re done, there is only one question left to ask: are you ready to fall into the arms of Paris?