Hôtel Da Vinci ****
The 4-star Da Vinci & Spa hotel occupies a unique address in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, on Rue des Saints-Pères, a few steps from the Seine and the Louvre. Designed as a living tribute to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, the establishment unfolds its decor through frescoes taken from his most famous works, ocher-hued Venetian blown glass lights and superb Venetian mirrors, an atmosphere where Renaissance Italy slips between every Parisian detail.
The real surprise is nestled in the basement: a confidential spa organized around a pool covered with mosaics in the colors of the Mona Lisa, topped by a starry vault. Hydromassage jets and counter-current swimming make it a sanctuary that is as soothing as it is invigorating. Body treatments are provided by the teams of Monmasseur, founded by Olivier Lecocq, a leading masseur for Parisian palaces.
