Hôtel de Sers: The Whisper of Parisian Elegance
ART DE VIVRE | PARIS
Tucked away just steps from the Champs-Élysées, Hôtel de Sers is more than a five-star address—it is an encounter between heritage and modernity, the past and the present, silence and elegance. Behind its discreet façade with neoclassical and Art Deco lines, this 19th-century former private mansion, once the residence of the Marquis Henri-Léopold Charles de Sers, now gracefully hosts the rhythm of today’s discerning traveler.
For nearly two decades, the hôtel particulier has embodied the Parisian art of living—subtle, sophisticated, never ostentatious. Reimagined with sensibility and vision by owners Anne and Agathe Jousse, alongside interior designer Pascal Allaman, the Hôtel de Sers doesn’t merely preserve history—it engages in a living dialogue with it. The transformation doesn’t erase the aristocratic past; it elevates it, giving it a new voice through soft textures, noble materials, and timeless comfort.
Upon entry, a majestic carriageway opens into a grand staircase that leads to the beating heart of the hotel—a reception lounge where intimacy meets grandeur. The lobby, a portrait gallery honoring the Marquis’s lineage, sets the tone: an elegant memory of the past nestled in modern refinement. Wenge wood, light oak, velvet, and marble intertwine with the soft curvature of contemporary furnishings, all in a delicate palette of powdered neutrals.
A Sanctuary in the City
The 43 rooms and 9 suites echo this ethos—designed not to impress but to envelop. Herringbone parquet, exotic prints, cognac velvet drapery, and sculptural lighting infuse the spaces with a poetic, residential charm. Some rooms feature private terraces with tranquil Parisian vistas—even glimpses of the Eiffel Tower—reminding guests that here, Paris lives not only outside the windows but within the very walls.
Bathrooms channel the sophistication of the 1930s, with porcelain stoneware, gilded brass, marble, and mosaics—luxurious yet never excessive. Alcoves and freestanding tubs speak not to extravagance, but to thoughtful design—where form always follows a refined function.
Above the Rooftops: Signature Parisian Escapes
On the upper floors, three signature suites—the Eiffel Suite, the Panoramic Suite, and the Marquis Apartment—offer rarefied views and immersive experiences. The Panoramic Suite, a jewel of quiet luxury, floats above the city with a 20 m² terrace, a sweeping 180-degree view, and interiors evoking an imagined atelier—light wood, Italian mosaics, alabaster, and green accents.
The Eiffel Suite captures the elegance of 1930s Paris, with floral fabrics, rich red leather, and brass lighting, while its dual terraces frame the Iron Lady herself. The Marquis Apartment, meanwhile, spans 80 m² in a manner that feels lived-in and storied—plaster busts, period paintings, and antique armchairs create the atmosphere of a collector’s private home.
A Breath of Parisian Soul
At the heart of the property lies a serene, light-drenched patio—a garden within the city. The hotel’s restaurant, bar, and wellness area (complete with sauna, hammam, and gym) complete this Parisian retreat where aesthetic harmony and sensory pleasure meet.
Hôtel de Sers stands apart not because it shouts luxury, but because it whispers legacy. Far from the ostentation of the grand palaces, it offers something rarer: a cultivated sense of place, where elegance takes time, memory lingers in each object, and every space invites you not just to stay—but to dwell.
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Words by ID SHOPPER CONCEPT