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18th century private mansion
18th century private mansion
The decorator architect
The decorator architect
Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux

HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE
18th century private mansion where the Marquis de La Fayette once lived

From 1720 to 1730, Antoine Mazin, architect for Louis XV, has built in Paris three prestigious private mansions: the hôtel de Charost which has been the official residence of the Ambassador of the United Kingdom since 1814, the hôtel Matignon which has been the official residence of the Prime Minister of France since 1935 and his own private mansion located at 8 rue d’Anjou.

Above the carriage entrance, the mascaron ornament portrays the God of shepherds. It is framed by two graceful lanterns. The exquisite historical courtyard offers a series of other distinctive mascaron ornaments. Remarkably beautiful, the private mansion is the only 18th century private mansion located in the area which has survived the renovation of Paris in the 19th century by the baron Hausmann.

Other celebrities have lived in the mansion overtime: the famous physiologist François Magendi, the King of France Charles X used its stables, the comtesse d’Aguesseau, the Minister-Resident of Toscany M. Matteucci, the Ambassador of Toscany M. Pistoi, the marquis de La Fayette from 1827 until his death on May 20th, 1834 and more recently the playwright Sacha Guitry. 

Marquis Faubourg Saint Honoré - Hotel

Michele Bönan has proven his exceptional skill of reviving historical buildings in various projects. He has also initiated numerous other projects which can be found all over the world in cities such as New York City, Miami, London, Florence and Capri. His hotels and resorts have found international attention and have been honoured with many awards. On account of his extraordinary sense of style and his attention to details, he is referred by the experts as the ‘Architetto eclecttico.’ Michele Bönan is a perfectionist of harmony.

He is enticed by creating something special and breathing new life into the construction project so all his projects carry his trademark: naturalness and elegance spiced by extraordinary ease. Michele Bönan has customized the luxury 5 star hotel from floor-to-ceiling with a sense of timeless elegance.

His refined decor offers a luxurious stay in Paris in perfect harmony with the prestigious high fashion surroundings of Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Marquis Faubourg Saint Honoré - Hotel

Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré stands as a work of art and the Relais & Châteaux label honours it

Set in an 18th century private mansion, Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré’s refined decor offers a harmonious atmosphere of art and well-being. Each object has been carefully selected to make of Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré a place of a kind. The Relais & Châteaux association has chosen to give the 5 star hotel its label of quality and luxury recognizing it as one of its peers. The ever flourishing success of the Relais & Châteaux association has been recognized all over the world and many hotels wish to belong to the association with much trust of lasting respect and success. Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré has become Relais & Châteaux’s most enduring classic in Paris, being truly delicious in all details and attentions to its guests.

We are proud of this affiliation, symbol of excellence and utmost lifetyle.