After two years of work, the Faubourg Saint-Germain pavilion has been receiving its first hosts since the start of the week.Between the Seine and the Café de Flore, this hotel with literary elegance is the embodiment of the Parisian art of living.
Inaugurated this Tuesday, April 12, the Faubourg Saint-Germain pavilion is the new address developed by the Chevalier family, owner of a collection of three other Parisian hotels including the Queen's pavilion and the Pavillon des Lettres.Two years of work will have been necessary to make this hotel, formerly Le Saint, a conviviality in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.Winter garden, reception lounges and opulent catering areas..., the architect Didier Benderli, worked to make this place, the meeting to favor Parisians.
In addition to the 47 rooms and suites set up in a refined and modern style, which makes the charm of the Faubourg Saint-Germain pavilion is above all its living spaces.The first lounge, whose glass roof invites you to get lost in the plants that adorn the patio, welcomes the hosts in an immersive device evoking the Nympheas of Monet.The literary show with its subdued atmosphere is a space conducive to relaxation and informal appointments.
Literature always, the hotel pays tribute to James Joyce, who stayed in these places during the writing of his masterpiece Ulysses.A signature suite of almost 70 square meters in its name is thus offered.A common thread found at the hotel bar, also baptized by the author's surname.The table is not to be outdone, Thibault Sombardier, figure of Parisian Haute-Bistronomy, takes the reins of the restaurant Les Parisiens, a nod to the dubliners of James Joyce.On the à la carte of this neo-bargery, the chef has a wide selection of French specialties brought up to date: Vol-au-vent to crustaceans, vinaigrette leeks or beef tartare with knife knife.
Next May the hotel will complete its offer by inaugurating the SPA des Prés.With its indoor swimming pool, its range of care developed in collaboration with the Coding brand as well as its gym and yoga, this well-being space close to literary cafes will offer a parenthesis for visitors and residents.With this opening, the Faubourg Saint Germain pavilion rings the return of foreign tourists to the capital during the spring holidays.
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain, 5, rue du Pré-aux-Clercs, Paris 7e.
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