Previously Paris's most ancient boulangerie, the whimsical Hôtel du Petit Moulin now has 17 comfortable en-suite bedrooms c reated by French designer Christian Lacroix.

His collaboration has produced the equivalent of an haute-couture dressing-up box: walls are papered in dusty-gold or raspberry florals, punchy stripes, toile de Joüy or polka dots; leather is juxtaposed with taffeta, linen and velvet.

The bedrooms are well lit, with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, crisp, white bedding and air conditioning. Only breakfast is served, but food can be ordered in from several nearby restaurants.

Rate: From EUR 190.00pn + tax