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Cheval Blanc Paris
Paris · France
Ultra-Luxury Hotels in Paris
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Cheval Blanc's Paris flagship occupies the Seine-facing portion of La Samaritaine, pairing a landmark commercial building with intimate, highly crafted contemporary interiors.
The Story
Origin
Opened in 2021 as part of the redevelopment of La Samaritaine, it brought Cheval Blanc's hospitality model to central Paris.
Philosophy
The hotel translates the craftsmanship and personalised service associated with luxury maisons into an urban stay.
Why It Matters
A prominent example of the convergence of fashion, craft, gastronomy and ultra-luxury hotels.
Differentiation
It connects a major Parisian architectural redevelopment with the hospitality ambitions of a French luxury group.
Food Philosophy
At Plénitude, Arnaud Donckele makes sauces and carefully constructed flavour relationships the organising principles of the meal.
Guest Experience
River-facing rooms, destination restaurants and a Dior spa create a largely self-contained city retreat.
Design Philosophy
Peter Marino combines collectible art, bespoke finishes and residential proportions with the building's historic identity.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Large windows and carefully integrated interior lighting.
Furniture
Bespoke and collectible pieces.
Materials
Stone, wood, metal and tactile textiles.
Architecture
Adaptive reuse of the Seine-facing Samaritaine building.
Design Language
Contemporary French luxury with Art Deco references.
Interior Design
Peter Marino's interiors emphasise bespoke detailing, art and layered textures.
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