Eclectic and Flamboyant Le Grand Mazarin Opens its Doors.
Le Grand Mazarin is the first Parisian address that Maisons Pariente has unveiled. Located in the centre of the Marais neighbourhood at the intersection of rue des Archives and rue de la Verrerie, this five-star hotel will be among the new sights to see in the capital this autumn. The brand-new Maisons Pariente hotel in Paris, which has 61 rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar, winter garden, cabaret, and indoor pool, is sure to captivate tourists from across the globe as well as locals.
With approximately 500 pieces of art strewn throughout the hotel, the Pariente family has taken their enthusiasm for art to a new level. For this massive building in a storied neighbourhood like the Marais, they wanted to give art a big position. The décor of Le Grand Mazarin is attributed to the globally recognised interior designer Martin Brudnizki, who blended a polished, delightfully lyrical vision with the French classicism of salons from the 18th century. Housed in a landmark 14th-century edifice, the hotel has the sophisticated yet eclectic, distinctive style of Brudnizki. All over Le Grand Mazarin, from antique items to custom-designed carpets and seashells incorporated into the wallpaper, Brudnizki's boundless creativity is evident.
Several of France's most renowned craft firms, including those bearing the Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Companies) designation, have provided services to Maisons Pariente and Brudnizki. These craftspeople continue to employ the time-honoured, handcrafted techniques that earlier generations refined. Every detail, from tapestries to lighting, has been thoughtfully designed to evoke a feeling of ambiance and showcase their extraordinary abilities.
For Le Grand Mazarin, modern artists like Sophia Pega and Jacques Merle have individually produced custom pieces. Jacques Merle painted the surreal swimming pool fresco at Le Grand Mazarin. With its hand-painted trees and flowers, the magnificent area reflects the tale of Narcissus, which inspired stories and legends. The work of Menorcan-born artist Sophie Pega can only be compared to a majestic wonderland, where she has dressed Le Grand Mazarin’s winter garden with 12 celestial windows inspired by tarot cards. In association with Amélie Maison d'Art, the hotel is also home to hundreds of artworks and antique furnishings that have been sourced from Paris, London, and other locations.
Boubalé is the name of the restaurant, bar, and winter garden of Le Grand Mazarin. Boubalé, which translates to "little darling" in Yiddish, is a loving moniker for grandmothers from Eastern Europe. Designed in association with JLM Group, a well-known company behind popular spots including Balagan, Shabour*, Tékès, and Shosh-Shana, With an irresistibly contemporary reinterpretation that he maintains a secret, Israeli chef Assaf Granit pays homage to the Ashkenazi food of his youth. He has received a Michelin star. The menu entices you to go on a delectable gastronomic voyage via the tastes and hues of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.
Le Bar de l'hôtel Grand Mazarin promises spectacular nights. Its stylish and cosy décor creates an enchanting atmosphere for friends to get together and laugh late into the night. The non-conformist spirit of Boubalé is also reflected in the high-end signature cocktails and eclectic menu that is notorious for the Maisons Pariente style. Visitors may anticipate a singular and enchanted experience in a cosy and joyous setting at Le Grand Mazarin. This atmosphere carries over to the enigmatic cabaret, where transformist Uriel steals the show and is given free reign to light up Paris's evenings. Mobile phones are not permitted.
Le Grand Mazarin's enormous indoor swimming pool is the ultimate in luxury in the Marais and the ideal location to unwind after a long day in the bustling city of Paris. Thanks to an alliance with Oh My Cream, a Parisian alternative cosmetics concept shop, along with a meal created especially for Le Grand Mazarin, guests may also have a unique assortment of cosmetics from the best worldwide brands sent to their rooms. The hotel's treatment area is devoted to the enchanted massages provided by famed therapist Anne Cali, whose amazing technique has won over many Parisian women.
“It's immensely satisfying to be coming to the end of this wonderful project, which began over 5 years ago. It's also the pleasure of a job well done, thanks to the commitment of everyone involved in this collective dream. The dream of opening a 5-star hotel in the Marais, in the heart of old Paris, to create a place that evokes emotions and embodies qualities such as boldness, joy, and sensitivity, anchored in its city and open to its neighbourhood, is an invitation to come and celebrate life. It's been a wonderful adventure and, in the end, an exceptional project." - Leslie Kouhana, President of Maisons Pariente.
“Paris, our city, the Marais, a district that never stops reinventing itself... At Le Grand Mazarin, we wanted to give art and creativity pride of place, thanks to some marvellous talents: decorator Martin Brudnizki and our artistic curator Amélie Du Chalard, who have not hesitated to mix styles, periods, and media, but also artists, ancestral craft houses, and graphic designers... Le Grand Mazarin seems to have always been there, a part of this traditional yet avant-garde district of Paris."- Kimberley Cohen, Artistic Director of Maisons Pariente.
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