Fauchon L’hotel:

The Icon of Glam

Those who have been to Europe and France in particular might know about the French food and delicatessen company called Fauchon. The company that was founded by Auguste Fauchon in 1886, has a very long journey in the gourmet industry and is known as an innovator in contemporary gastronomy, with restaurants, cafes, catering services and retail outlets spread in more than 50 countries.

In 2015, Fauchon under its current owner Michel Ducros decided to expand the business and try their luck in the luxury hospitality industry. They partnered with hotel group Esprit de France to co-manage the first Fauchon L’hotel that is located on the Place de la Madeleine in Paris, nearby their first original retail store that was opened by its founder. On September 2018, the 5-star Fauchon L’hotel opened its doors to the public and immediately became a hotspot for Paris’ young, rich and famous.

The hotel has a unique concept called “GLAM”, to create contemporary luxury by combining the comfort and refinement of an aesthetic cocoon with the glamour of a multi-sensory

experience. The first G stands for gourmet, which has been the signature of Maison Fauchon and is represented throughout the hotel with their stunning bar and inroom gourmet services. L stands for location as the hotel is situated in the 8th Arrondissement, the most glamorous and celebrated of all Paris districts. The next letter A is for attention and experiences, which are bespoke, and far beyond the usual hospitality services. The last one, M, is for Mesdames that is dedicated for women featuring sophisticated lighting, Dyson hairdryers and Carita amenities.

They took over one of the most beautiful Haussmanian style buildings of its kind in the city.

Under the direction of Paris architect, Richard Martinet, the original mouldings, doors, balconies, and other design elements were preserved. To customise the space and incorporate Paris aesthetics with a modern touch, the

Atelier Paluel Marmont incorporated the iconic Fauchon pink and black palette along with a style mixing contemporary and classicism to represent Parisian charm. In the guest rooms and suites, the design alternates powder-pink velvet accessories with straight curves and rock variations, black herringbone floors, and carefully restored Parisian shutters. Everywhere, a selection of artwork represents the characteristic cheekiness of Maison Fauchon. Small touches incorporate the charm of Fauchon: gold threads run inside the shower screens, carpets have been custom-designed with the graphics fonts of the house, and light fixtures have been sourced to provide a mood that combines functional intelligence with the ambience to recreate an entirely different nuance as the day evolves into the evening. A variety of unique pieces were commissioned for the hotel including a dual-purpose Tv/secretary unit where the TV seems to disappear. It also functions as a small desk — a modern and exclusive version of the former secretary.

Additionally, a variety of contemporary French artists were commissioned to design pieces to customise various public spaces throughout the hotel. The lobby’s walls were created by French-renowned Master of Art Pierre Bonnefille, who is known for his chromatic palettes. The lighting work is from an artist called Aristide Najean who is known for his blown glass featured on the wall lights in the library called ‘bonbon’ (candy). The stunning chandeliers that illuminate the lobby and the Grand Café Fauchon were created by incredible artisan Eric de Dormael. There is also a classic and hidden architectural gem in this hotel where they keep the beautiful staircase from the original building. You must ask the hotel to show it as it is not visible to the public.

The accommodations at the Fauchon L’hotel Paris have their own personalities. With a total of 54 guest rooms and suites — 37 rooms and 17 suites with Paris city views as the background. Designed to replicate typical Parisian apartments, some suites have their own lounge, which can accommodate a chef who can prepare a special meal en suite. In every room, you can also find “The Gourmet Bar” to replace the traditional mini-bar concept. Designed by Sasha Lakic from Roche Bobois, this bar comes in a form of a display case as a true library of treats. The bar brings to life several facets of the French Art de Vivre that Roche Bobois is known for.