AT Europe: Paris - Hotel Particulier Montmartre

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

Comments (5)

Can anyone tell me the pros of having a bathtub in the bedroom? I see that everywhere, but it just seems weird to me. The bath is where I go when I want to get away from everyone. A bedroom -- if shared -- seems to defeat the whole purpose.

posted by Lisa Hunter on February 29th 2008 at 11:36am
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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?

posted by bepsf on February 29th 2008 at 12:35pm
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BTW - I love that Grey-blue wing chair and ottoman in the first photo...

posted by bepsf on February 29th 2008 at 12:36pm
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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/

posted by Very Miao on February 29th 2008 at 12:47pm
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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!

posted by Evan Rose on February 29th 2008 at 6:17pm
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