Naughty Stopover: Four Hands Bliss in a Secret Victorian Spa

Roller suitcase rattling behind me, I step off the taxi into the crisp city air. Layover in this anonymous town—24 hours before my redeye flight. Phone buzzes: lover’s voice, ‘Happy birthday, babe. Head to 1269 Saint-Amant. Surprise waits.’ Heart races. Drag my bag up worn Victorian steps. Foyer smells of old wood and jasmine. Keycard […]