Situated on the sloping streets of Montmartre in the heart of the largest flea market in the world, is Chez Bertrand, surely the most original Bed and Breakfast in Paris. There are three rooms to choose from, each utterly unique and designed and decorated by Mr. Bertrand himself. ‘Le Studio’ welcomes you to the moon with its lunar likeness, ‘L’Appart’ provides a disco ball and giant Haribo dispenser, but the pick of the bunch is certainly ‘Le Loft’. In this former fireplace shop you can sleep in a circular bed, or … a Citroen 2CV converted into a bed! Whichever room you choose, each comes with a complimentary 'French Survival Kit' that includes a baguette, a saucisson and a bottle of Bordeaux.
The eccentric Bertrand is both a friendly and informative host, having written a guide to Paris he can tell you everything there is to do. He makes a pretty mean breakfast too.

Located within 'le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen' (open every saturday, sunday and monday, year-round).
Address: Avenue de la Porte de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris‎
website: www.chezbertrand.com/accommodation-paris.html
Phone: 0033 (O)6.63.19.19.87
Email: bonjourbertrand@gmail.com for bookings

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The famous romantic castles in France are not as distant and prohibitive as they may seem: only 40 minutes by train from Paris and you reach the Château of Villiers-le-Mahieu in the middle of the beautiful French countryside. This place can make anyone feel romantic: walking in the castle gardens, over small bridges and along the ducks and beavers swimming in the moat, sitting under the moon lit statues in the courtyard. The castle has a superb spa with a heated swimming pool with a jacuzzi, a sauna and a Turkish bath, a solarium with plenty of free tea and dried fruit, and a gym. There are also massages available, but the prices are pretty high. And just to make it even more romantic, don’t forget to book the dinner table by the fire place.
One night for two people cost 179 Euros, including breakfast and entrance to the spa.

www.chateauvilliers.com
Half an hour by train from Paris.
Rue du Centre
78770 Villiers-le-Mahieu, France
01 34 87 44 25

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What better setting for a romantic getaway than the winding cobbled streets of Montmartre? The Avenir Hotel combines a great location- the artsy neighbourhood of Amélie Poulain- with magnificent views over the rest of the city; the sloping rooftops of Paris stretching towards the Eiffel Tower on one side and the Sacré Coeur on the other. Stroll around the quarter past the open air markets, cafés, theatres and galleries and you’ll be sure to stumble upon one of the countless romantic restaurants tucked around every corner.
Rooms are simple but fantastic value for what you pay. Doubles are from as little as 68 euros, though it’s definitely worth spending an extra 8 euros, for that you get the room with a view.

Halfway down the hill from the Sacré Coeur, nearest metro is Anvers.
www.hotel-avenir.com
39, boulevard Rochechouart, PARIS

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When I was in Paris for an exhibition recently I took a couple of American customers to this restaurant because it combines a famous landmark with French cuisine. I thought it would be an unforgettable experience for them and I was not disappointed.

It is on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower so at night the views are spectacular especially if you can get a table by the window. It is quite avant garde in the way it is designed with a sort of circular swirling purple light above which sounds strange but it is all done in the best possible taste. The lighting is quite subdued so that people can see the city and there are candles on the tables so the atmosphere is wonderful.

I am not easily impressed in restaurants becuase I do a lot of entertaining all over the world but I thought the food and the service here was excellent. We had the cheaper of the menus (not that any of them are exactly "cheap") but it was just great and as far as I was concerned it was certainly worth it.

You'll skip the queues at the bottom and go straight up to the first floor in a lift. If you are looking to do something in Paris for your partner or customers, you can't beat this.

www.restaurants-toureiffel.com/
Rue du Champ de Mars, 75007 Paris, France

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