Hotel check in/check up – our intrepid writer booked a room in one of the oldest hotels in Paris, a croissant’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe, and why you should too.

Michele Sponagle
Michele Sponagle is a prolific lifestyle journalist based in Paris, Ontario, who has contributed to many leading media outlets, from the Washington Post to Canadian Living. In search of good stories, she has tracked polar bears in northern Manitoba, fished for piranha in the Amazon and soaked in beer at a Czech spa. Follow her on Twitter: @Msponagle and Instagram: @michele_sponagle
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