A Paris Luxury Guide For Maison&Objet 2024
In January, all roads lead to Maison&Objet – the ultimate stage for everyone who’s into home decor, interior design and lifestyle culture. Known for its inspiring multiculturalism, impressive historical sights, unforgettable restaurants, phenomenal architecture, majestic gardens and infinite agenda for every taste, Paris just won’t let you down for a single second. This luxury guide brings you the best museums, hotels, restaurants, sights and nightlife spots so stay tuned and have a memorable stay throughout Maison&Objet 2024!
January 18-22, 2024
In 2024, Maison&Objet marks 30 years of French-inspired excellence in the home decor, design and lifestyle industry. Marking this occasion, the show will take visitors on a journey to a re-enchanted future, where technology and nature exist in harmony. Challenging the antithesis in its title, TECH EDEN, the theme of this anniversary year will be explored throughout 2024 at the Paris fair, in the city’s showrooms, and on M.O.M marketplace. It will be embodied in the three areas of expression dear to Maison&Objet: interior architecture, retail, and hospitality. In continuation of last year’s theme “ENJOY!”, TECH EDEN conveys a dream-like optimism through shape and color, focussing this time on futuristic biophilia, a new world of well-being.
“Maison&Objet is more attentive than ever to its customers and their needs, positioning itself at the heart of key challenges, now and in the future, by connecting creativity, innovation and eco-responsibility. Our ambition is to illustrate all the opportunities available to the home décor, design and lifestyle sector, and actively support its development. This is reflected in the quality of the program of events for the upcoming edition: the Designer of the Year’s innovative project, the development of a What’s New? space providing concrete responses to the challenges in retail, and the Hospitality Lab, embodying a unique forward-looking vision of the hybridization of hospitality venues.” – Mélanie Leroy, Managing Director
New Futures and Paradise Regained
Maison&Objet’s 2024 theme TECH EDEN was devised in collaboration with the creative strategy agency Peclers Paris, which sees it as an opportunity to “highlight the profound evolution in the relationship between science and nature, and project it into a sustainable and desirable future.” Seeking to bring substance and poetry to the notion of progress, Peclers offers a progressive concept enriched by scenographic interpretations, at times soothing, at times energizing, and always inspiring. This narrative, reconciling a futuristic utopia with new realities, will feed into the show’s activities, encompassing all sectors of interior decoration and design, arts and crafts, retail, decor and hospitality. Through immersive experiences, TECH EDEN invites professionals to rethink spatial design and layout, augmented by technological innovation, and employ innovative aesthetic and environmental approaches. Science fiction has entered a new era and adopted a new discourse. It is no longer modeled on the kind of journey through space and time at the mercy of mysterious aliens filmed by Stanley Kubrick in his cult movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). While James Cameron’s latest epic Avatar 2 (2022) immerses us in a fantastical natural environment, Thomas Cailley’s Animal Kingdom (2023) explores the idea of mutation in a world of half-human, half-animal hybrids, symbolising profound cultural and societal change, all enhanced by a poetic and emotional narrative. The desire in this new-generation narrative is no longer to reclaim space, but rather an original paradise and a return to a wild existence exalted by scientific progress.
Soft Tech As A Driver Of Well-being
As societal crises and tensions reinforce our need to feel at ease in our own homes, cutting-edge technologies are responding with new services inspired by nature and offering a sophisticated version of it. Such is the case with Once Upon a Dream, a capsule room designed by Mathieu Lehanneur for the reopening of Hôtel de Marc. To encourage more restorative sleep, the principle of this ideal room is based on artificial and programmable management of natural day/night cycles. Reflecting this quest for well-being at home, indeed in all the places we occupy in our everyday lives – the office, a hotel room, even the spa – Maison&Objet launched its new ”Well-Being & Beauty” sector in September 2023, featuring a selection which reconciles feel-good rituals and soft technological innovations to create a cocoon-like feeling at home. Advances in digital technology, smartphones and tablets with ever more functions, 3D printing processes, the exponential growth of AI (Artificial Intelligence), and numerous connected and increasingly intuitive objects, are also supporting service design and mobility, reinforcing this quest for well-being. In the words of Jean-Louis Frechin, director and founder of NoDesign.net, as well as an author, teacher at École Camondo in Paris, and specialist in digital design and innovation: “We are embarking on a fusion between our natural environment and technology. This new natural epoch, the Anthropocene, suffers from imbalances brought on by abuse of technology and reckless use of the planet’s resources, something which must be readjusted. It is through physics, scientific phenomena and the right technologies that designers will be able to develop sustainable and balanced solutions. In the age of Artificial Intelligence, when many objects can be designed and produced automatically, the only question is how we wish to inhabit this world…”.
Technophile Explorers In Search of Utopia
“Sensitive explorers are embracing technological advances and using them to develop an augmented, tailor-made form of everyday life, with the goal of creating a soothing, dreamlike environment”, explains Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner & Futurologist, and Charlotte Cazals, Designer & Trend Forecaster at Peclers Paris. This gives rise to the concept of biophilic design and awakening, sustainable and technological experiments aimed at an emerging tribe brought together by social media. In a hyper-connected, digitised and physical world where reality and fiction meet, virtual tours and 3D augmentedreality glasses go hand in hand with aromatherapy and light therapy, stimulating all five human senses in the hospitality venues of tomorrow. Restaurants designed in welcoming “home-like” decor are re-emerging, while the Savoy Palace’s Laurea Spa offers total immersion in greenery, in imitation of Madeira’s legendary forest. Tomorrow’s consumers are seeking more qualitative experiences, but with great development potential and a resolutely eco-responsible dimension, such as the 3Dprinted hotel project, El Cosmico in Texas, designed in collaboration with BIG, ICON, and Liz Lambert.
Events You Can’t Miss
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 17TH
4:00 – 7:00 pm
ZAK+FOX Open House
Galerie LOFT, 4 rue des Beaux-Arts
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Samuel & Sons Cocktail Party
23 rue du Mail, 75002, Paris
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Clarence House Cocktail Party
45 rue Jacob, 75006, Paris
THURSDAY – JANUARY 18TH
10:00 am
Pierre Frey Presentation
Theatre des Varietes, 7 Blvd Montmartre
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Soie de Lune Champagne & Tea Party
Hôtel de l’Industrie 4 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006, Paris
6:00 pm
Nobilis Presentation
Hotel de Poulpry 12 rue de Poiters, 75007, Paris
7:30 pm
Jim Thompson Presentation
Pavillon Cambon Capucines 46 rue Cambon, 75001, Paris
FRIDAY – JANUARY 19TH
12:30 – 1:30 pm and 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Glant Presentation
23 rue Jacob, 75006, Paris
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Holly Hunt Presentation
Hôtel de Crillon, 10 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France
6:00 – 10:00 pm
American Party
Paris Hôtel de Ville
SATURDAY – JANUARY 20TH
11:00 am
Dedar Presentation
Czech Centre, 18 Rue Bonaparte
6:00 pm
Pierre Frey Party
Pierre Frey Headquarters, 47 rue des Petits Champs
7:00 pm – 1 am
Nobilis Showroom Party
38 rue Bonaparte, 75006, Paris
7:00 pm
Samuel & Sons Cocktail Party
23 rue du Mail, 75002, Paris
Luxury Hotels
Park Hyatt
Asian-inspired interiors and a tremendous modern feeling make Park Hyatt a distinctive stop for the luxury lover. Paris has a lot of treasures and, in this hotel, you can expect nothing but the finest in an unlimited journey of elegance. Unmissable!
Hotêl de Crillon
Built in the 18th Century, Hotêl de Crillon stands up to the test of time. Although it was renovated not so long ago, some classic details remain and give this hotel an outstanding atmosphere. Majestic gardens, the Winter Garden tearoom and breathtaking signature suites will surely mesmerize you.
Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental brings the best of both contemporary and luxury worlds. Aiming for a unique lifestyle experience, be ready for some delightful moments with the ones you love the most. From the bedroom to the dining room, this is one of the best there is.
Four Seasons George V
Near the Arc de Triomphe and the Tour Eiffel, the Four Seasons Hotel in Paris is as irresistible and opulent as it gets. The hotel has three restaurants that hold Michelin stars, making the experience so much more refined. A true icon in what comes to hospitality projects.
Luxury Restaurants
Alain Ducasse Au Plaza Athénée
Alain Ducasse is a legend. This three-Michelin-starred restaurant takes an architectural approach to dining rooms in a stellar way. The furniture and the lighting make the setting a true delight and the food is just unbelievably good.
Le Cinq
Here’s a real heartbreaker of a restaurant. Located in the renowned Four Seasons Geroge V, Le Cinq is luxurious and welcoming in equal doses. Tones of gold, inspiring oil paintings and gorgeous flower arrangements tell the rest of the story.
Le Meurice
French cuisine is Le Meurice‘s specialty. A luxurious ambiance and a soulful atmosphere make this luxury restaurant a mandatory stop if you’re attending Maison et Objet 2023. Truly unique and seductive, it has 2 Michelin stars.
Le Jules Verne
Last but not least, Le Jules Verne is a lifestyle phenomenon. Towering above the Parisian boulevards on the second level of the Tour Eiffel, this restaurant has its modern decor by Patrick Jouin and the cuisine by Alain Ducasse. Nothing can wrong with these two!
Nightlife Spots
Le Comptoir Général
In a hidden spot just steps away from the picturesque and trendy Canal Saint-Martin, Le Comptoir Général is an old barn turned into a trendy setting. With a salon and a public library indoors, Le Comptoir Général is like a “ghetto museum”. No way you can miss it!
Les Ombres
Very classic and luxurious, Les Ombres is a rooftop bar and restaurant that serves creative French cuisine along with fine wines and tasty cocktails. As you can see, it has a beautiful view of the city with the Eiffel Tower on the back – it couldn’t get any more romantic than this! It opens daily for lunch and dinner.
Bar Hemingway
Old-world charm with tufted leather banquettes and bar stools? Exactly! The Bar Hemingway has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a mandatory stop for every bon vivant visiting Paris for the first time. And yes, Ernest Hemingway used to make it the epicenter of his Parisian life.
Le Syndicat
Le Syndicat may look scrappy on the outside but we promise a rewarding experience awaits for you on the inside. Located in one of the coolest neighborhoods in town, Le Syndicat will stun you with its friendly character and relaxed mood. Plus, the cocktails are the best of all!
Sights
Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage Site for 30 years and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th Century art. It was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI. Prepare yourself to be surprised!
Sacré Coeur
Also known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, Sacré Couer is a stunning landmark at the top of the hill of Montmartre. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast or a believer, you will love the Sacré Coeur where art and worship are mixed together.
L’Arc de Triomphe
L’Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysees. Designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806, it set the tone for public monuments with triumphant patriotic messages. Another Parisian treasure!
Tour Eiffel
How could you possibly skip Tour Eiffel? You just can’t! Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it has become a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. All we can say is that the view from up there is just breathtaking!
Museums
Centre Georges Pompidou
Open since 1977, the Centre Georges Pompidou is a hymn to modern and contemporary art. Besides being one of the city’s most distinctive buildings, it’s also home for inspiring works by Picasso or Matisse. There, you can also find a gallery for children, an art bookshop, a cinema and a restaurant.
Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is where art deco furniture gets mixed with an international display of contemporary art. There are also often excellent temporary exhibitions. It belongs to the Paris Museum Network and it’s definitely a good place to start your art trip.
Musée d’Orsay
Giving space to the Impressionist and Post-impressionist masterpieces on the top floor, it has Art Nouveau galleries downstairs. Blending different styles is what makes the Musée d’Orsay such a jaw-dropping experience. Consider buying tickets ahead to avoid the endless queues.
Musée du Louvre
The Musée du Louvre is the biggest art museum in the world and also a historical monument that should be seen by everyone. It receives millions of visitors every year and has approximately 38,000 art pieces from prehistory to the 21st Century. Art makes the world so much better!
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