While La Belle Juliette may be named after a 19th century beauty, there's nothing old fashioned about its bold and thoroughly modern take on French hospitality.

Amid the designer boutiques of Paris' 6th Arrondissement, La Belle Juliette provides a memorable welcome to the City of Lights.

The exceptional life of Juliette Récamier is celebrated across the length and breadth of this charming boutique hotel. Each floor deals with a different chapter in Juliette's life, while the 45 guest accommodations with wooden flooring hark back to the style of a 19th-century Parisian salon. Despite this period feel, the flat screen TV, iMac computers and complimentary WiFi in each reassure that this is, indeed, the 21st century.

Globetrotting chef Flora Mikula has seen her fair share of world cuisine on her travels, and this culinary experience bears fruit with a menu that impresses at Le Clos Belle Juliette. Based around Mediterranean-style small plates, the menu playfully leaps from the Italian countryside to the boulangerie of Paris, with a stop off at some bountiful vineyards along the way.

An intimate spa is nestled in La Belle Juliette's basement, providing a seductive environment for relaxation. The treatment menu mixes ancient Chinese therapies with the best in modern practices, crafting a selection that will soothe any ailments. For guests looking to get a little more active, a small but perfectly formed pool can also be found here.

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