If you're looking for a stylish new design hotel, check out this five-room converted maison particulier that opened last summer in Montmartre, with artist-designed spaces like the “Curtain of hair” room by artist and photographer Natacha Lesueur.
At Hotel Particulier Montmartre, you can find one-of-a-kind decor in suites like Martine Aballéa’s “chambre végétale,” above, or "Tree with ears,” below, designed by Pierre Fichefeux, a young illustrator and art director.
All this is made more surprising by the classic Directoire-style facade, tucked away on a secret passageway in the heart of historic Montmartre. Check out the website for more photos of the common spaces and the garden.
- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristinh @ apartmenttherapy . com
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Comments (4)
The bathtub in the bedroom comes not so much from the American practice of bathing as a method for cleanliness, but the more European perspective of bathing as a sensual method of relaxation. In history, the observation of royalty while bathing was a ceremonial practice for the courts of the French Louis'.
Besides, how can anyone relax in a 5x8 white-tiled flourescent-lit cubicle?
BTW - I love that Grey-blue wing chair and ottoman in the first photo...
My husband and I stayed there last year in the Tree With Ears room (third photo down). It was a complete luxury and joy. The owners are lovely people and even managed to accommodate our vegan diet to serve the most exquisite breakfasts. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hotel Particulier to anyone.
http://flickr.com/photos/oliviamiao/tags/hotelparticulier/
I don't know about the decor inside, but the outside view is serene and gorgeous. I'd give anything to be under that tree right now!