Le Narcisse Blanc Hotel & Spa: Where to Stay near Invalides in Paris

When choosing where to stay in Paris, the focus should be on location and luxury. La Narcisse Blanc offers the best of both. This 5-star hotel and spa is nestled between the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, just steps away from the river Seine. Its Haussmannian façade speaks of history and elegance, and upon entering its regal doors you undoubtedly feel connected to the glamour of another era. The name La Narcisse Blanc, meaning white narcissus, is felt throughout the hotel, with these elegant yet intimate flowers adorning the space. All 30 of the ample bedrooms are designed in natural hues with hints of gold, some boasting a private terrace. The seven suites include separate sitting rooms where you can cozy up in front of your own fireplace and and enjoy la vie parisienne. In select suites you’ll even catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. After enjoying the splendor of Paris just beyond your doorstep, retreat to the spa where you can indulge in a 13-meter pool complete with hydrotherapy massage jets. At La Narcisse Blanc Spa you’ll also find a sauna, hammam and fitness center, or simply sit back and relax poolside. For the utmost in wellbeing, book a Carita spa treatment and float back to your heavenly room. For a moment of reflection, enjoy an herbal tea in the intimate lounge or find complete serenity in the outdoor garden terrace. When it comes to dining there’s no need to leave the hotel. La Narcisse Blanc presents Le Restaurant Cléo with chef Zachary Gaviller at the helm. The gastronomic lunch and dinner menu offers creative yet refined organic options from both land and sea. As for the name, dancer Cléo de Merode was an inspiration to artists including Degas, Klimt and Proust, and named “pretty little narcissus” by composer Reynaldo Hahn. This story is now yours to experience. Le Narcisse Blanc Hotel & Spa, 19, Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 7th. Tel: +33 1 40 60 44 32. Rooms from €300, suites from €550.