Opera Paris, France
Price
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Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Compagnie Hôtelière de BagatelleGraphic monochrome townhouse
Pitched above street noise on the first floor, the fireside lounge pairs an electronica soundtrack with a quiet monochrome sanctuary.
What it’s good at
Notable
Graphic checkerboard floors, custom Gilles & Boissier furnishings, and monumental murals define this monochrome boutique.
Listed
An elevated first-floor lounge with a central fireplace, serving champagne and light bites from Da Rosa.
Listed
Set near Palais Garnier, offering breakfast with French farm goods and afternoon patisserie tea service.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
the public spaces are a bold statement of polished checkerboard floors and daring graphic murals, dotted with distinct custom furnishings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along quiet Rue du Helder, the townhouse sits steps from Palais Garnier and the Boulevard Haussmann department stores.
The rooms
Oak flooring and Carrara marble bathrooms balance the graphic interiors with mustard accents and bespoke botanical artwork.
The gym
Cardio machines face floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a small outdoor patio for stretching.
At the table
Mornings begin with freshly baked pastries and farm produce, followed by afternoon tea and evening champagne in the lounge.
How it began
Artist Cyprien Chabert created a multi-story botanical mural running up the interior courtyard wall to the roof.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.