5 AN INVITATION TO TRAVEL 6 A PAST, A HISTORY. 10 The Art deco style 12 The Architects 14 The works of art 16 the andalusian patio

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2 5 AN INVITATION TO TRAVEL 6 A PAST, A HISTORY 8 Architecture & Style 10 The Art deco style 12 The Architects 14 The works of art 16 the andalusian patio The Revival of an Art Deco Legend the hôtel du Collectionneur 20 The rooms and suites 22 The Purple Bar 24 Le Safran restaurant 26 The Mosaïc Spa 28 meetings and reception rooms 30 Contact

3 4 5 AN INVITATION TO TRAVEL The Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the 8 th arrondissement, facing the Parc Monceau and a short walk from the Champs-Elysées and the Rue du Faubourg St Honoré. In this historic neighbourhood, Art and Architecture have always been closely linked. Enriched by its history, the hotel seeks to give a new vision of luxury 5-star hotels. Its style, inspired by the transatlantic liners, invites you to rediscover the splendor of the 30 s in an elegant and distinguished atmosphere. A unique experience in Paris. The Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris sets itself out as a landmark in the Art of Hospitality and in the Art of bringing back to life the decors of this avant-garde period.

4 6 A PAST, A HISTORY With its location on the Rue de Courcelles, facing the Parc Monceau and a few steps from the Rue du Faubourg St Honoré, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris could not but pay tribute to the majestic mansions of the great bankers and industrialists of France s Second Empire Péreire, Rothschild, Camondo, Fould and Menier and, more specifically, to the Hôtel du Collectionneur designed by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann for the 1925 Paris Universal Exhibition. Going back even further in time, this part of the 8 th arrondissement contained the largest number of mansions and prestigious houses, such as the Hôtel de Choiseul constructed in the 18 th century, the Hôtel de Marigny, Hôtel de Montbazon and the famous Folie Beaujon, built shortly before the French Revolution. a series of pavilions and plots where, amongst others, the famous Chartreuse was erected, with a chapel and home for orphans. The uniqueness of this location called for due tribute to the neighbourhood s historic and artistic heritage. For 400 years, the 8 th arrondissement has been the meeting-point of art and architecture. The large number of mansions, gardens and private courtyards has drawn many connoisseurs and patrons whose bequests are displayed in the many Parisian museums, libraries and institutes. The Pagoda on Rue de Courcelles and the Saint Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral on Rue Daru are some of the numerous testimonies to the neighbourhood s cultural vibrancy that attracted Zola, Monet, Maupassant, Chopin, Proust and Baudelaire among others. In the 18 th and 19 th centuries, the great architects and designers mingled with the sculptors, painters and craftsmen who could be found at the Fonderie du Roule and the Villa Wagram Saint-Honoré. Each period has left its mark: neo-louis XV buildings with their decorative stonework, the originality and creative extravagance of the 30 s, the glass-fronted edifices of the 60 s... A knowing eye will descry those aesthetic footprints everywhere: art galleries, buildings whose appearance attests to an intense artistic life, Parc Monceau s gilded gates evoking craftsmanship, inner courtyards, covered arcades, carriage entrances, etc. At the hotel s location near Rue de Lisbonne where Jacques Emile Ruhlman studio s coordinated the talents of over a hundred artists, the architects wished to pay tribute to the Art Deco period that left its mark all over Europe and America. The presence and impact of the great architects, collectors, designers and artists in the 8 th arrondissement - such as Jules Leleu, Armand Albert Rateau and Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, guided the aesthetic choices for creating the Hôtel du Collectionneur using as theme the great transatlantic liners of the 30 s. By attracting recognised talents in modern architecture and design, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris follows sure-footedly the lead of the great Parisian mansions and makes its own contribution to the neighbourhood s architectural history.

5 8 9 Architecture & Style Sculpture de bronze Martel

6 10 11 THE ART DECO STYLE "THE 1930 s " The Art Deco style is an artistic movement born during the 1910 s and that flourished between the 1920 s and the 1940 s. It made its lively presence felt in the decorative arts, architecture, design, fashion and costumes. The word "Art Déco" refers to the style given triumphal acclaim at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts that took place in Paris in The façades required lengthy research to successfully create a harmony between the Haussmannian classical architecture and the decorative style of the 30 s. The allusion to the Chicago buildings is striking. Lines futuristic almost to excess, symmetrically-organised blocs of stone, alabaster windows and embedded bas-reliefs point to the reconstitution in our day of a long history. In the spirit of the famous transatlantic liners, the hotel space is organised around a central garden bordered by a glass pergola that invites you to take a stroll as though on the deck of a ship. The effect of perspective and height, necessary for all buildings celebrating this age, is enhanced by the presence of a monumental staircase inspired by the original plans that Auguste Perret (the renowned 1930 s architect and engineer) created for the Trocadéro Economic and Social Centre. From the rooms to the garden, not to mention the lobby, every detail tells a story by evoking a rare material, a motif inspired by an original drawing, the presence of a work of art, a piece of furniture bought at an auction. Each detail is a discovery. Brazilian rosewood and inlays for the room doors, Macassar ebony, ceramics, amaranth, shagreen-patterned walls (skate and shark skin, a precious coating specific to the 30 s ), exotic woods, Absolut Black granite, Oriental Jade green granite (from a quarry in China). The stylistic exercise therefore lay in exploring the rich palette of contemporary materials and techniques combined with the noble materials of the past. Alexandre Danan points out that the real achievement was not so much the search for the perfect replica as the effort of imagination required 80 years later to recreate the effect of certain materials.

7 12 13 THE ARCHITECTS The Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris bears the signatures of distinguished personalities: Stanislas Fiszer for the original architecture, layouts, volumes and façades, Jacques Garcia and Alexandre Danan for the interior design, and Olivier Riols for the green spaces. For the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris, Stanislas Fiszer once again employed his talents as archivist and visual artist to create the façades and design the volumes. Jacques Garcia added his touch and a warm atmosphere to the Hôtel du Collectionneur, always with his attention to detail and the choice of the most precious materials. Besides laying out all the green spaces, the landscape artist Olivier Riols created one of the hotel s masterpieces: an 800 sqm (8611 sqft) Andalusian Patio. His expertise is well known since he has worked on landscaping the gardens of the Palais Royal and at many famous stately homes. After years of research and work, with the help of Ruhlmann s working drawings graciously provided by Emmanuel Bréon, curator at the Boulogne Billancourt Musée des Années 30 (Museum of the 1930 s ), the Hôtel du Collectionneur called on many craftsmen for the bespoke creation of each decorative element from drawings or photographs. Alexandre Danan easily compares his approach as the one of a major couturier who works on each detail as though it were an essential part of the whole. For this project, Alexandre Danan deployed his vast experience in hotel renovation and design.

8 14 15 THE WORKS OF ART Unique works of art, bought at auctions worldwide, are on display in the hotel. Ruhlmann, Armand-Albert Rateau, Edgar Brant, Süe & Mare and Erté. Sculpture by Martel, in the center of the lobby Bronze and marble console by Edgar Brant in the lobby Console by Edgar Brant in the Normandie lounge The display cabinets either side of the entrance to the Purple Bar, marble motifs by Rateau for Jeanne Lanvin Armchairs by Süe & Mare in the entrance Bronze bench by Rateau Bronze and marble console by Edgar Brant in the lobby

9 16 17 TERRACES AND ANDALUSIAN PATIO Extending from the Lobby, the tree-filled space designed by Olivier Riols can be seen from Rue de Courcelles as a call to tranquility and serenity. Its 800 sqm (8611 sqft) makes it one of the largest open-air hotel gardens in Paris. A subtle mix of exotic and Parisian species, a variety of flowers, orange trees, lemon trees, cypress hedges, rose plants and palm trees are arranged around a parallelepiped granite infinity fountain at the focal point of the main terrace, evoking an Andalusian patio. The landscape architect wished to create a yearround garden. Even in winter, the restaurant and hotel customers can enjoy a space of greenness in the heart of Paris. Olivier Riols designed two other terraces: hidden and confidential, the Terrasse du pont opens in the fair-weather months to welcome lunches and dinners in an exotic setting. Linking the Rue de Courcelles and the Purple Bar, the Terrasse du Purple welcomes its visitors throughout the day, from morning coffee to evening cocktails. Plant walls, flowers, hedges and trees ornament these spaces.

10 18 19 the hôtel du collectionneur Arc de triomphe Paris

11 20 21 THE ROOMS AND SUITES Located around the patio, on 7 floors, the 478 rooms, including 52 suites and 92 Executive Rooms, offer guests an exceptionally quiet atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Some of them boast large private terraces overlooking the Eiffel Tower and the Paris rooftops. Like the upper decks of the famous liners, halls with walls upholstered in a celadon green shagreen pattern lead to the rooms with inlayed Macassar ebony doors. Designed in the spirit of cabins of the 30 s liners, the rooms are decorated in Art Deco style. Furniture in Macassar ebony with inlays re-created from Ruhlmann s original drawings, doors in Brazilian rosewood, silk-effect linen and curtains with geometric and floral prints. Guests staying on the 6 th and 7 th floors have a direct private access to the Executive Lounge, a private lounge, a place for really relaxing, with numerous amenities: a private welcome desk, catering throughout the day, a private terrace... The bathrooms (in most cases, the bath and shower are separate) are closed by a silkscreen-printed glass door with 30 s motifs, affording a surprisingly open perspective and direct natural daylight. The Oriental Jade green granite vanity top above an Absolut-Black granite cubist parallelepiped stand (a tribute to Picasso, Braque and Juan Gris) accentuate the evocative uniqueness of these rooms. The Presidential Suite has a terrace that majestically overlooks the Andalusian Patio, and offering its guests an incomparable view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Its 150 sqm (1,600 sqft) offer two rooms, a splendid bathroom with a marble Art Deco floor and equipped with a hammam and a 160- cm diameter spa bath. With its unmistakably Art Deco atmosphere and 142 sqm (1530 sqft), the Royal Suite is an adjustable space composed of two rooms, a spacious dining room, a private lounge and a large terrace opening on the Andalusian Patio and its unrivalled quietness.

12 22 23 the purple BA R The chic and retro setting gives the Purple Bar an inimitable atmosphere. Its unique decor, comprising gold-leaf fluting, intimate alcoves, crystal chandeliers and precious wood, is reminiscent of the splendors of the Parisian parties in the 30 s. Throughout the day, The Purple Bar provides breakfast, lunch, a gourmet tea-time, an elegant aperitif and the classics of hotel bars. The team of young, creative barmen will amaze you with their «collection» of drinks, cocktails, champagne or rare spirits.

13 24 Le Safran Restaurant Warm and completely Art deco, "Le Safran Restaurant", provides modern, elegant and colored French cuisine guided by the seasonal availability of the ingredients and the inspiration of our Chef. A large room with bay windows opening on beautifully landscaped terraces: on one side the confidential "Terrasse du Pont" floored with teak, edged by a plant wall much appreciated by customers. On the other side, the "Terrasse du Purple Bar". Another jewel of the hotel the third terrace opens out in the heart of the Andalusian patio as the weather warms. Its wide, peaceful extent can accommodate up to 80 guests. Every Sunday, a gourmet brunch unveils its many-flavoured buffet.

14 26 27 THE MOSAIC SPA A haven of peace, the Spa Décléor & Carita offers over its 400 sqm (4,300 sqft) to well-being and relaxation. Floored throughout with a soft-toned mosaic, its intimate and luxurious decoration fits seamlessly in with the spirit of the hotel. Its luxurious setting houses 10 cabins, a wide Jacuzzi, a hydrotonic bath with massaging jets, a sauna, an oriental hamman and a fitness room. Personal coaches are available for customised training indoors, or in the nearby Parc Monceau.

15 28 29 MEETINGS AND RECEPTION ROOMS The Hôtel du Collectionneur boasts 1,700 sqm (18,300 sqft) of meeting facilities, accommodating events for up to 650 persons. The six rooms have fully-adjustable layouts, and are located around the Andalusian Patio, a large landscaped terrace garden at the very center of the hotel. Accessible from a glass Pergola opening onto the garden, the rooms all receive the daylight. In an authentic tribute to the luxurious transatlantic liners, each bears the name of a famous ship. The Queen Mary, a full-sized, 290 sqm (3,120 sqft) reception room, accommodates up to 380 people. The charming Champollion and Rochambeau rooms, two boardrooms seating 16, are equipped with precious-wood tables and leather armchairs. The three Liberty, Lafayette and Carré du Patio rooms can accommodate up to 80 people for meetings, conferences or private dinners. The sumptuous Normandy (650 sqm / 7,000 sqft) and its hall, the Foyer Normandie (300 sqm / 3,230 sqft) complete the set. Accessible by a majestic staircase of admirably-crafted wrought iron, it opens onto an impressively-spacious foyer. This can be divided into seven rooms and accommodates up to 650 people. A unique and prestigious place in Paris, ideal for conventions, conferences, parties, cocktails and weddings. Our Chef and its team propose a various set of menus and gourmet breaks compatible with the different needs of the day. A large choice of set ups, a spacious business centre and a fully dedicated team complete the Hôtel du Collectionneur offers, one of the most comprehensive in Paris.

16 30 31 LOCATION COURCELLES MOULIN ROUGE Facing the very chic Parc Monceau, just a few minutes from the Arc de Triomphe, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées and the prestigious boutiques and art galleries of the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris enjoys an ideal location. arc de triomphe Taillevent cartier place de l étoile Pierre Apicius Atelier Gagnaire Robuchon louis guerlain vuitton Gagosian Georges v Ladurée christies avenue d iena trocadero avenue marceau TERNES avenue hoche avenue georges v avenue de friedland Artcurial PARC MONCEAU avenue des champs elysées avenue montaigne Musée Jaquemart André rue du faubourg saint-honoré COURCELLES GRAND PALAIS burberry hermes gucci chanel yves saint laurent Pavillon Ledoyen boulevard haussmann PLACE DE LA CONCORDE MADELEINE GARE SAINT-LAZARE printemps galeries lafayette rue de rivoli place vendôme OPÉRA GARNIER boulevard des italiens Located 30 min from the two main international airports (Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly), less than 30 min from all the Parisian railroad stations, the hotel also has parking for 80 cars. tour eiffel INVALIDES MUSÉE D ORSAY LOUVRE 51-57, rue de Courcelles Paris

17 Communication department Audrey Semhoun / Andréa Cohen Tel.: +33(0) communication@thegatecollection.com Le Safran Restaurant From Monday to Saturday: Lunch from 12 pm to 3 pm - Dinner from 6:30pm to 11:30 pm Sunday: Brunch from 12:30 pm to 3 pm - Dinner from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm The Purple Bar Everyday from 10 am to 2 am The Mozaic SPA From Monday to Saturady from 9 am to 9 pm Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm Press contact Agence Pascale Venot / Emilie Delbos edelbos@pascalevenot.com tel :