Maison Proust: the hotel of suspended time
The Maison Proust is an exceptional new hotel in Paris, a luxurious and literary immersion in the world of Marcel Proust. Located in the Marais district, this five-star establishment, designed by Jacques Garcia, combines elegance, history and absolute refinement.
A tribute to the Proustian universe
Behind an unassuming façade, opposite the Carreau du Temple, lies one of the capital’s most beautiful hotels. Maison Proust, the fruit of seven years of restoration, embodies the very essence of the Belle Époque. Its sumptuous décor, designed by Jacques Garcia, revives the elegance of the salons Marcel Proust frequented.
Tapestries, carved woodwork, period lighting and refined furniture have been meticulously selected, using the finest French craftsmen. Each room evokes a page from Proust’s work. Like a literary and artistic sanctuary where every detail is an invitation to a journey back in time.
From the moment you enter, the magic happens. The bar, run by Colin Field, former barman at the Ritz, offers a hushed setting. We love the madeleine-flavored signature cocktail. A winter garden is a haven of peace. The dimly lit salons are reminiscent of the places where socialites made and broke reputations.
A prestigious literary hotel
The Maison Proust comprises 23 rooms and suites, spread over six floors. Each room is dedicated to a personality who left an indelible mark on Proust’ s life and work: Sarah Bernhardt, Charles Baudelaire, Auguste Renoir, Anna de Noailles, as well as his high society role models such as Charles Haas and the Countess Greffulhe.
At the top, the 120 m² Marcel Proust apartment sits like a sanctuary, adorned with an original portrait by Jacques-Émile Blanche. Here, each room is adorned with a period painting by Jean Béraud, Giovanni Boldini or Charles Hermans, true witnesses of the late 19th century.
Attention to detail extends to the noble materials used in the decor. Fabrics by Pierre Frey, Rubelli and Lelièvre, Venetian mirrors and art bronzes by Remy Garnier give the hotel an atmosphere both intimate and majestic.
Absolute refinement in every detail
Marcel Proust may have been known for his hypochondria, but he was also a man of taste, and this new hotel is no exception. The rooms, often intimate in size, offer absolute comfort and spaces designed for well-being.
The bathrooms are an invitation to relax, with alcoves bathed in subdued light and products scented with orange blossom and almond milk, the Maison’s signature scent. Breakfast combines tradition and refinement: home-made pastries, homemade jams, fresh juices, eggs and fruit salads.
The rooms dedicated to artists and writers subtly respond to each other. The room of Robert de Montesquiou, dandy figure and model for Baron de Charlus in À la recherche du temps perdu, communicates with that of his cousin, the Countess de Greffulhe. Sarah Bernhardt, meanwhile, meets up with Charles Haas, her former lover, in adjacent suites. A nod to the eternal conversations that enlivened the salons of society.
An exceptional spa by La Mer
In the basement, a La Mer spa, rare in France, invites you to a unique sensory experience. Inspired by the oriental influences that lulled Proust’s childhood, this space is clad in hand-laid zelliges, reminiscent of Moroccan hammams.
The wellness area features a heated pool, sauna, steam room and exclusive treatments using La Mer products, veritable elixirs of youth. This sanctuary of relaxation is a benchmark of luxury, a confidential address prized by wellness enthusiasts.
26 rue de Picardie – 75003 Paris
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