paris | royal redux.

how do you top staying in the most luxe hotel in the marais overlooking the gorgeous place des vosges? add a carita spa and get equally stunning.

the hotel pavillon de la reine has gone through an extensive renovation in the last year with the redo of their sumptuous lobby and public areas. but isn't it time for your own facelift? enter the brand new carita spa. recently opened in arguably the best hotel in the marais, you can expect the full french treatment from this exclusive brand. designed by kerylos interiors (known for their immaculate med interiors), the setting is modern and zen with floors made of caiscais stone from portugal. and what might be small in space is big in their list of specialty treatments. think jet lag massages, a rice milk facial for dry skin and papaya peel. and have your man go meterosexual (french style, bien sur) with a 90-minute ultra-moisturizing hand and foot repair treatment. and if that's not enough, you can also burn the extra calories from the hotel's over-the-top breakfast by working out in the mini gym.

it's the best way to take carita of yourself. carita spa. hotel pavillon de la reine. 28 place des vosges. near rue de béarn, 3e. 01.40.29.19.19. now open. www.pavillon-de-la-reine.com