Experimental Group lands in Paris’ Marais district
Experimental Group has announced the opening of Hotel Experimental Marais, a 43-key property designed by Tristan Auer.
Located in the Haut Marais district, the property features a neo-Gothic design scheme that draws on the history and cultural heritage of the area, with details such as grand arches, stained glass windows and bold architectural lines. In envisioning the spaces, Auer imagined a fictional character – a curious and adventurous traveller whose wares fill the property’s interiors.
The hotel’s restaurant, Temple & Chapon, is decorated with this traveller’s collection of drawings and photographs, creating an ambiance that feels both intimate and exotic. This atmosphere is further enhanced by a palette of brown tones, ranging from vibrant to textured. To bring the space to life, Auer collaborated with artist Clovis Retif on its artistic direction.
Inspired by the classic New York chophouses of the 1950s, Temple & Chapon brings a touch of Manhattan’s bold energy to the heart of Paris. Set in a striking cathedral-like space with a glass ceiling, the 100-seat restaurant offers a menu from Chef Consultant Mélanie Serre which reimagines American classics with French elegance.
“For our new restaurant Temple & Chapon, we want to combine the demands and ambition of a young French Chef with the energy and glamour of a New York table, in unprecedented volumes for a restaurant in the Marais district, we are happy to entrust the reins to Mélanie Serre,” says Olivier Bon, co-founder of Experimental Group.
The upstairs American Bar continues the celebration of Experimental’s origins, paying homage to its founding vision and Parisian roots. Accessible via a grand staircase, the bar is inspired by legendary New York cocktail institutions like Please Don’t Tell, Attaboy and the Raines Law Room.
As for wellness, a spa and swimming pool have been developed in collaboration with natural skincare brand Susanne Kaufmann.
