Relais Christine Hotel – A Parisian Garden Paradise

Staying in a Relais Christine Paris garden room is a treat! When we stayed at the Relais Christine in Paris at Christmastime, we absolutely loved cozying up under the Paris rooftops, snuggling in that big, warm bed, and enjoying all that luxury accommodations had on offer.

But after spending time with the staff and touring the property, we also knew that, because of the cold, rainy weather, we were missing out on another little part of what Relais Christine has to offer the urban traveler: a gorgeous private garden.

So when we returned to Paris this past April/May, I reached out to the hotel and asked if they would allow us some time in one of their garden rooms so that we could photograph and experience what it's like to spend an afternoon in paradise.

The team at Relais Christine graciously accepted our request and invited us to spend the afternoon with access to one of their garden rooms. If you will recall from our visit at Christmas, the salon, library, and lounge areas are stunningly gorgeous. I share this as a reminder…

We enjoyed a nice espresso while we waited for access to the room, and I imagined what life would be like to take coffee every afternoon in a salon like this – or to curl up with that Coco Chanel book and dream a little dream. Everyone on the team at the hotel is kind and courteous, and we were greeted many times by the staff there.

It is very welcoming; you instantly feel like you are a distant cousin, invited into a family home to meet and get to know each other better. In reality, I am completely aware this is just very good hospitality training, but it comes off as sincere and unforced.

So let me take you into a little piece of paradise…room 16!

Before laying eyes on the garden, in Room 16 you pass through a beautiful sitting room where you can enjoy a refreshment, catch up on some reading, and forget all your cares.

Although the days leading up to our return visit had been a bit cold and a little rainy, we were blessed with sunshine for our afternoon at Relais Christine. As I detailed in my post about our stay in December, the hotel has teamed up with the very talented Laura Gonzalez. She is the decorator who has now completed her transformation of all 48 rooms and suites, each one individually designed.

Her style exemplifies French romanticism at its best. She mixes modern contemporary materials from icons like Pierre Frey and Hermes with timeless classic furniture. I adore the mixture of textures and patterns in the fabrics and the iconic decorative touches like vintage Marshall radios.

Isn't this room gorgeous?

Then you turn around and see the beautiful garden. Of course, you could watch the garden from the bed as you sipped coffee or tea, or maybe a coupe de champagne!

But it is also nice to actually go outside! Each garden room has a little terrace with a table and lounge chairs. Perfect for sitting and enjoying the fresh air, reading a book, or pondering life. It is quiet and peaceful, and as Mr. Misadventures ran around photographing every angle, I simply took it all in.

If you fall for the idea of waking up to this, it helps to know how the garden rooms actually work. Only four rooms have their own terrace and direct access to the garden, and two of those are the larger Garden Suites. They all open onto the same private, enclosed garden, so staying in one feels like sharing a quiet secret with just a handful of other guests. Spring and summer are the times to book, when the whole space is in bloom.

In Paris, you don't always need a room with a view of the Eiffel Tower's iconic skyline. Having access to a private balcony, terrace, or, in this case, the garden can be just as decadent, considering the Relais Christine is right in the heart of the city in the 6th arrondissement; it's quite a treat.

While you are spending time in the garden, if you peek along the back fence, you may spot the urban beehive. These industrious bees make the delicious honey that is served at breakfast and with tea in the hotel. You cannot buy it, but you certainly can enjoy it while staying at the property. I had the opportunity to taste it, and it is top-notch!

That little beehive is part of something the hotel now takes to heart. In 2026, Relais Christine earned the Green Key certification for sustainable hospitality, and you can taste that care in the small things, from the honey made right here in the garden to the local and organic products laid out on the breakfast buffet. It is exactly the kind of quiet, behind-the-scenes touch that makes the place feel even more special.

While all the rooms in Relais Christine are lovely, the ones with the private garden now hold a special place in my heart. As does the hotel.

Planning Your Stay at Relais Christine

Relais Christine is located at 3 Rue Christine in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, tucked into a quiet lane in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés on the Left Bank. It is a member of Relais & Châteaux and has just 48 rooms and suites, so it keeps that intimate, private-home feeling even though you are steps from the Seine.

A lovely surprise beyond the garden: down in the hotel’s vaulted stone cellar there is now a Spa Guerlain, with a sauna, a hot tub, and a treatment area, so you can slip from an afternoon in the garden straight into a little pampering. For more ideas on the neighborhood, I share my favorites in my 6th arrondissement guide, and you can plan the rest of your trip with my complete Paris travel guide and my Paris by arrondissement overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Relais Christine Paris

Relais Christine is located at 3 Rue Christine in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

At the end of the day, what stays with me about Relais Christine is not only the luxury, though there is plenty of it. It is the feeling of having your own quiet corner of Paris, a garden all to yourself in the middle of Saint-Germain, and a team that makes you feel like family. If you are dreaming of a stay that feels both grand and personal, this is the one to save for a special trip.

Have you stayed somewhere in Paris that stole your heart as this one stole mine? I would love to hear about it in the comments, and if this post helped you dream or plan, please share it with a fellow Francophile.

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