A timeless and rather secret hideaway not far from Montmartre, the 5-star Maison Souquet, orchestrated by star decorator Jacques Garcia, has brought back to life the sumptous decor of yesteryear’s houses of ill repute. This little palace of hedonism proposes 20 rooms and six suites of stunning luxury. The “salons”, the winter garden, the bar with its “courtesan” wine-list, and the enchanting spa nestling in a velvety alcove, all endow it with spell-binding magic. Maison Souquet, 10 rue de Bruxelles, Paris 9 (01 48 78 55 55).