La Païva: Le Bain de La Païva

Inspired by the story of La Païva, the most famous French courtesan, who reigned as an extravagant hostess in her opulent mansion in Paris.

One of the most luxurious features of Hôtel de la Païva at 25 Avenue des Champs-Elysées was the Napoleon III-style bathtub was sculpted from a block of onyx marble.

La Paîva is said to have taken baths of milk, lime blossom, and even champagne.