Élysée Montmartre Hotel – a capsule of calm and intimacy

Behind the vibrant façade of Boulevard Rochechouart, where musicians and travellers meet, lie the sixteen rooms, including four duplexes, sheltered within the Élysée Montmartre Hotel. In front, the incessant flow of Parisian life. In the back, the imposing silhouette of the Sacré-Coeur, a silent guardian watching over this historic neighbourhood.

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Imagined by producer Abel Nahmias and architect and entrepreneur Julien Labrousse, this place brings together the artistic energy of Pigalle and the tranquillity of a cocoon in the heart of Montmartre. Surrounded by the legendary Trianon, an avant-garde theatre since 1894, and the Élysée-Montmartre, a mythical venue that has hosted the likes of David Bowie, Björk, and Daft Punk. Once the northern border of Paris, one can still hear the whispers of bohemian and vibrant Paris. This place, cosmopolitan and warm, dedicated to entertainment for centuries, was a playground for Toulouse-Lautrec and La Goulue. And it is at the heart of this tumultuous past that the Élysée Montmartre Hotel rises.

The hotel has chosen the path of craftsmanship, with each piece of furniture being unique, designed and custom-made from eucalyptus wood. This wood, typically used for making paper, is here intended for a noble purpose, a gesture that reflects a commitment to eco-responsibility.

Behind light linen curtains, ancient bricks timidly reappear, recalling the walls of the past. Above, a sculpted wooden ceiling unfolds in delicate swirls. This space, bathed in softened light, houses a breakfast corner that stands out with a carefully curated selection of coffees sourced from independent roasters.

Image credit: policronica / Julien Labrousse

The bathrooms, embellished with pink stone basins, draw their essence from Portuguese earth. Inspired by the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, which emphasises modesty and the simplicity of raw materials, this hotel adorned with the imperfect beauty of wood and stone offers a pause of originality and serenity.

And because everything here is designed to be an extension of the musical experience, hotel guests will not have to wait in line to attend nearby concerts. A reservation at the Élysée Montmartre Hotel can easily include access to the most sought-after shows. Straddling tranquillity and vibrancy, the hotel stands as a sanctuary at the border of worlds, a place where calm embraces the vibrant spirit of Montmartre.

Main image credit: policronica / Julien Labrousse