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The New Life of Les Bains

28 December 2015

Francesca Tagliabue

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Les Bains in Paris has endured centuries and trends, having changed its skin more than once, but it remains a point of reference for public life in the French capital. Built in 1885 as the city’s first spa, Les Bains Guerbois was the favoured place to relax by many, including Émile Zola and Édouard Manet. A second coming happened in 1978 when, after the reconstruction of the structure by a young Philippe Stark, who added a concert hall and club that would be visited by singers and VIPs alike throughout the 80’s.

La zona della reception è stata mantenuta così com’era stata concepita nel 1885 quando era l’ingresso per i bagni termali.
La facciata in stile haussmanniano dell’edificio che ospita Les Bains Paris, nel pittoresco quartiere Marais.

Les Bains was closed in 2010 due to structural problems and reopened its doors this year, transformed by Vincent Bastie, Tristan Auer e Denis Montel-RDAI. Behind the rich Haussman-style façade one finds a 39-suite boutique hotel, with a concert hall, a small shop offering original and unique designs, a restaurant, and cocktail bar. A wellness centre is to open shortly. What surprises about the Les Bains is how every page in its history book has been has been maintained. It is fascinating to pass through the original conciergerié, from the XIX century, or have a coffee in the contemporary Chinese room, as well as enticing to dance over the black and white tiles where famous figures and artists danced as well.

Una suite con angolo conversazione. Il sofà è una copia di quello che Andy Warhol aveva nella sua Factory di NYC.
Una delle camere con balcone esterno. La struttura dispone in totale di 39 alloggi tra standard e suite. Molti dei mobili e dei complementi sono stati realizzati artigianalmente.
La scala di accesso alla sala da concerti. Negli anni ’80 Les Bains Douches era un club frequentato da artisti, cantanti, attori e personaggi famosi. Oggi, completamente rinnovato, il locale si candida a tornare ad essere un punto fisso per la vita notturna parigina.
Il cocktail bar de Les Bains.
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Il ristorante Salle à Manger si trova dove un tempo c’era la pista da ballo. Il pavimento in mosaico a scacchiera, progettato da Philippe Stark nel 1978 e realizzato con oltre 2 milioni di tesserine, è stato restaurato e mantenuto.
Il corridoio di accesso alle camere.
Una delle camere con balcone esterno. La struttura dispone in totale di 39 alloggi tra standard e suite. Molti dei mobili e dei complementi sono stati realizzati artigianalmente.
Les Bains Boutique è un concept store con oggetti artistici e artigianali in limited edition venduti in esclusiva assoluta.
Il bagno privato di una delle suite, con elegantissima vasca free standing.
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WHERE: 7 Rue du Bourg l’Abbé, 75003 Paris, Francia

Les Bains in Paris has endured centuries and trends, having changed its skin more than once, but it remains a point of reference for public life in the French capital. Built in 1885 as the city’s first spa, Les Bains Guerbois was the favoured place to relax by many, including Émile Zola and Édouard Manet. A second coming happened in 1978 when, after the reconstruction of the structure by a young Philippe Stark, who added a concert hall and club that would be visited by singers and VIPs alike throughout the 80’s. Les Bains was closed in 2010 due to structural problems and reopened its doors this year, transformed by Vincent Bastie, Tristan Auer e Denis Montel-RDAI. Behind the rich Haussman-style façade one finds a 39-suite boutique hotel, with a concert hall, a small shop offering original and unique designs, a restaurant, and cocktail bar. A wellness centre is to open shortly. What surprises about the Les Bains is how every page in its history book has been has been maintained. It is fascinating to pass through the original conciergerié, from the XIX century, or have a coffee in the contemporary Chinese room, as well as enticing to dance over the black and white tiles where famous figures and artists danced as well.

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