Hôtel de la Chaîne d’Or

Packed with character and a measure of grandeur, this hideaway is a gem: rustically stylish without being twee. The 12 rooms are spacious, elegant, tasteful and romantic, with antique wood furnishings and plush rugs, and some are so close to the Seine you could almost fish out the window (if you don't catch anything, the atmospheric ceiling-timbered restaurant serves fine fare).