Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, one of the city’s most iconic hotels, has collaborated with Messika Paris to create a sparkling winter wonderland this Christmas.
With updated interiors by Philippe Starck, the hotel is both an iconic and contemporary space, always moving, just like Messika. For the occasion, the stylish property will be adorned with a thousand sparkles in the jeweller’s colours, creating an exclusive setting that combines festive spirit and luxury jewels. Trees in the Maison’s signature electric blue and purple hues are scattered around the hotel’s public areas, decorated with XXL silver snowflakes and surrounded by Messika-branded gift packages. The magical décor is inspired by the design of the brand’s iconic Move collection. The spaces become jewels in and of themselves, with every element twinkling, from the trees to the snowflakes.
“For this project, we dreamt up a series of ephemeral decorations in the shape of pendants, paying tribute to our new So Move collection.” Explains Valérie Messika, Artistic Director and Founder of Maison Messika. She adds: “The Royal Monceau is an institution that I’ve loved for a long time, and for me it’s connected to a unique story involving Beyoncé. It was during one of her stays in the Parisian Palace that she discovered our Maison. A magical meeting for Messika.”
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris has long been a key meeting place for artists and writers, gentlemen and adventurers alike. One of Paris’ most elegant hotels, the property is a must-visit for any luxury-seeking traveller. The hotel reopened in 2010 as one of the most incredible 5-star luxury hotels in Paris, following a radical full two-year transformation by designer Philippe Starck. In 2015, the hotel received the distinction of “Palace”. The most contemporary Palace in Paris, it has 149 luxury rooms and suites, including 3 private apartments, just minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.
The collaboration goes one step further with a project between the brand and Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Pastry Chef, Quentin Lechat. The two have co-designed a limited-edition Yule Log, once again inspired by the jeweller’s move collection. Presented in full vanilla, the yule log features praline, cream, crisp and Bavarian cream elements, as Quentin Lechat perfectly combines techniques to enhance all the flavours of the star ingredient.
As a subtle nod to Maison Messika, a cascade of little golden and caramelised choux buns punctuates this new creation where pastry meets jewellery, evoking gold and diamond elements. It’s a break from the traditional Gâteau Saint-Honoré, a parallel inspired by the very first Messika boutique in the famous Parisian street of the same name. “As someone who can’t resist a delicious patisserie, the idea of working on a Yule log based on the Move collection was very exciting”, said Valérie Messika. The Yule Log is limited to just 100 pieces.
Art abounds at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, with an exclusive Art Concierge service, art bookshop, gallery, and 99-seat private cinema: Le Cinéma Katara. The hotel’s culinary offering is driven by the same spirit of creativity, from the buzz of Le Bar Long to its three restaurants: Matsuhisa Paris, dedicated to Japanese gastronomy with the illustrious Chef Nobu, and Il Carpaccio, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in collaboration with the Da Vittorio family.
Not to be missed are the exceptional breakfasts and brunches at La Cuisine restaurant, where Quentin Lechat’s pastries can be found. And with its spectacular swimming pool bathed in natural light, the Clarins & myBlend Spa is a true haven of peace – a place where you’ll gladly get lost to find yourself again.
