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Opened in 2011, the Citizen is a sign the times are a changin' on the Canal St-Martin. A
team of forward-thinking creative types put their heads together for this one, and the result
is 12 alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimal-
ist design. Artwork is from Oakland's Creative Growth Art Center for disabled artists.
APARTMENT
LOFT
06 14 48 47 48;
www.loft-paris.fr
;
7 cité Véron,18e; apt €100-270;
;
Blanche)
Book months in advance to secure one of the stylish apartments in this gem, which offers an
intimacy that simply cannot be replicated in a hotel. Just around the corner from the Moulin
Rouge, this apartment block offers choices ranging from a two-person studio to a loft that
can fit a large family or group. The owner, a culture journalist, is a great resource.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
HÔTEL AMOUR
€170-225; ; St-Georges or Pigalle)
Planning a romantic escapade to Paris? Say no more. The inimitable black-clad Amour
(formerly a love hotel by the hour) features original design and artwork in each of the rooms
- you won't find a more unique place to lay your head in Paris at these prices. You have to
be willing to forgo television - but who needs TV when you're in love?
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
ROBINET D'OR
€187-352, q from €363; ; Château Landon)
A former faucet factory (hence the name 'The Golden Faucet'), this relatively new boutique
hotel has a stylish, modern feel: parquet floors and tasteful flea-market furnishings mix well
with the modern amenities and inviting rain showers. Family suites are available, and break-
fast is served in the very popular brasserie downstairs.
B&B
AU SOURIRE DE MONTMARTRE
€125-170; ; Jules Joffrin)
This charming family-run B&B on the backside of Montmartre has four rooms and one stu-
dio, each individually decorated with either French antiques or Moroccan motifs. The sur-
rounding neighbourhood is delightful though slightly out of the way (directions are avail-
able upon confirmation of booking). Note there is no lift.
