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PARIS VI
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE 6TH
ARRONDISSEMENT OF PARIS, IN THE HEART
OF SAINT-GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS, LE BAUME IS
A FOUR-STAR HOTEL WITH 35 COMFORTABLE,
ELEGANT ROOMS DECORATED IN A REMIXED
1930S STYLE.
All the elegant details of the era are present, including exotic wood veneers,
shagreen leather, satin fabrics and shot silk.
Telling the story of six fictional characters with six different themes for the interior
design, each room has its own feel, with luxurious and contrasting materials.
The attention to detail, refinement and quality of the elements used pay homage
to the modernity, elegance and positivity of the era.
WHY ‘BAUME’?
Vicki Baum was an Austrian author during the
golden age of Art Deco. After a short career
as a concert artist, she began writing and
published “Grand Hotel” (1929), “Shanghai
Hotel” (1939) and “Berlin Hotel” before leaving
Austria for Hollywood, where she became a
famous screenwriter.
Her stories are constructed in the same way as
the story of the hotel, often featuring groups
of individuals whose paths cross over the
decades.
Le Baume pays homage to her work.
PARIS VI
HENRI
CLAUDINE
ODETTE
— 6 STYLES, 6 CHARACTERS
Imagine a group of friends growing up together, and whose paths cross and diverge
over the years.
Each of them shows a facet of the 1930s, a time when France developed its ‘art
de vivre’, and living conditions were comfortable between the two wars. Jewellery,
fashion, perfume, design, nightlife and cinema all thrived at this time.
Hotel Baume shows 6 different styles, all heavily influenced by the Art Deco period.
Discover the story of the BAUME and its characters at:
www.a-hotel-a-story.com
— THE PERFUME
A transition, the ‘space between spaces’ that creates a link between
the themes of the rooms.
The theme here is perfume — a growth industry in the 1930s — and
the olfactory creations of the era. Black, chic and restful, the design is
highlighted by textures: ostrich leather, matt and glossy lacquer...
The olfactory signature of the hotel is stronger here. Images of perfume
from the era guide visitors to the door of their rooms. The design of the
doors themselves is inspired by the stopper from a Chanel perfume bottle.
PERSONIFIED BY HENRI : SON OF A CHEMIST, HE DISCOVERED HIS PASSION FOR PERFUME AT
DROM IN MUNICH WHERE HE CREATED HIS FAVOURITE FRAGRANCE, NEVER COMMERCIALISED:
“LE BAUME DU BAUME”. TIRED OF LIFE IN PARIS, HE LATER BECAME A HORTICULTURIST ON THE
BANK OF THE MARNE RIVER.
SUZANNE
JEAN-CHARLES
SERGE
— FASHION A refined changing room, feminine and elegant. Decorated with
shot silk - a fabric that came back into fashion in the 1930s - and
original drawings, the rooms with this theme use a variety of greys,
pinks and gold. Much like a haute couture fashion house, the seats are
upholstered, the lamps reference the ‘bibi’ hats of the era and a mirror
with fake feathers evokes creations by Schiaparelli.
PERSONIFIED BY CLAUDINE : CLAUDINE WAS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN WITH A LARGE
BIRTHMARK ON HER CHEEK. HER REMARKABLE SPORTSWOMAN’S BODY ALLOWED HER TO
BECOME THE MODEL FOR THE SCANDALE BRAND OF GIRDLES WHERE SHOWING HER FACE
WAS NOT NECESSARY.
— JEWELLERY Chic and slightly flashy. This theme is characterised by wallpaper that
looks much like golden corrugated iron, mirrors that explode into a
thousand pearls and necklace wall lights. The side tables use rings as
structural elements and delicate jewellery is shown in display cases,
much like a jewellery store window.
PERSONIFIED BY ODETTE : ODETTE, A FANCIFUL WOMAN, WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT JEWELLERY
AND INDEED HAD QUITE A LARGE COLLECTION OF IT. SHE MANAGED TO MARRY THE LOVE
OF HER LIFE CHARLES, BUT THEIR UNION WAS NOT A HAPPY ONE, AND SHE SPENT THE END
OF HER LIFE LIVING IN A LUXURY HOTEL ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.
— CINEMA
The transition from black and white to colour on a movie set. We start
with stars of the silver screen in black and white, shown in profile and
framed. Then colour creeps in, with touches of beige, grey and pink.
The wallpaper references spools of film, the mirrors are inspired by slide
images and the lamps evoke studio lighting.
PERSONIFIED BY SUZANNE : SUZANNE DREAMED OF BEING IN THE THEATRE. SHE LIVED AT THE
HOTEL SAINT SULPICE (NOW THE HOTEL BAUME) WHICH WAS THEN OWNED BY HER PARENTS.
ONE DAY IN THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS SHE MET AN AMERICAN WOMAN WHO HIRED HER
AS THE NANNY TO HER CHILDREN, AND TOOK HER BACK TO THE UNITED STATES. BECAUSE OF
HER RESEMBLANCE TO NORMA SHEARER, YVONNE BECAME THE ACTRESS’ DOUBLE IN GEORGE
CUKOR’S FILM «LITTLE WOMEN». HER NICKNAME IN THE GROUP WAS BAUM.
— ARCHITECTURE
A strong graphic style, contrasting and modern.
Art Deco evolved and found a new energy in
the United States. The walls of these rooms
are decorated with wallpaper reminiscent of
the spire of the Chrysler Building, the seating
is leather and the furniture and lighting are the
work of designers who have made their mark
on history. Geometric lines can be found in the
curtains.
PERSONIFIED BY JEAN-CHARLES : SON OF A VERY WEALTHY
FAMILY THAT LIVED NEAR THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS,
CHARLES DREAMED OF BECOMING AN ARCHITECT AND
BUILDING THE VILLA BAUME, BEFORE HIS DREAMS WERE
DASHED BY THE WALL STREET CRASH OF 1929.
— THE CLUB Like visiting one of the cosy nightspots of
the Roaring Twenties. Back in the days,
people would stay out all night, dancing and
drinking in clubs with overstitched fabrics and
contrasting exotic wood veneers. Blue, orange
and camel browns reinvent a chic, masculine
atmosphere, with photos and certain details
bringing to mind the golden years of the clubs
of Shanghai.
PERSONIFIED BY SERGE : SERGE WAS THE MOST HAND­
SOME OF THE GROUP. HE WAS A PARTY ANIMAL WHO
BECAME FRIENDS WITH JOSÉPHINE BAKER AND PARTFINANCED HER ‘REVUE NÈGRE’. HE EVENTUALLY LEFT TO
LIVE IN SHANGHAI, WHERE HE BECAME MANAGER OF A
LARGE HOTEL.
These 6 themes can be found on all floors
of the Hotel Baume and all categories of room.
Available in 6 categories, the 35 rooms of
the Hotel Baume all have the same high
quality furnishings. The room size is the main
difference.
THE INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Hotel Baume owes its atmosphere to Exclusive Interiors by
T&T, an interior design agency founded by Thibaut Fron
and Thierry Martin.
— THE LOBBY
One of their strong points is mixing genres to create
interiors that are 100% exclusive. Specialising in interior
design and decoration, as well as furniture design, Exclusive
Interiors by T&T adapts to each project. In this case, Thibaut
and Thierry took the stories of our six characters and used
them to create the 6 room styles found in Le Baume.
With a style all of its own, the lobby uses two of the elements
employed in the rooms - exotic wood veneers that remind
one of the clubs of the time, and jewellery-influenced wall
lamps that bring to mind the opulent creations of the
1930s. The tones of grey and mustard give a new twist to
the interior decoration of the times, married with touches
of shagreen leather typical of the period. The shape of the
furniture is inspired by the era, but with today’s modernity
and comfort.
«
Some objects were found in antique shops or flea
markets, like the compacts displayed in the lobby.
The jewellery in the table displays of the Jewellery
rooms is the work of Anna Rivka.
The engravings in the Fashion rooms are originals
from the 1932 collection by the maison Pernet, by
M me Jeannest.
Some vases are influenced by Egypt, a popular
theme of the time.
»
— LOCATION — THE ROOMS
The Hotel Baume is the ideal starting point for:
The Unique
• Size: 14m² room, plus
a 20m² planted patio
• View: The patio
Suite with Terrace
The Work and Pleasure
• Size: 30 m2
• View: The patio
Duplex
• Size: 26m²
• View: The roofs of Paris
and the patio
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A jog in the Luxembourg Gardens
Admiring the dome of the Pantheon
Shopping on boulevard Saint Germain
Tasting cakes and macaroons from the most famous Parisian
pastry chefs
• Admiring the nearby art galleries and antique shops
• Sitting down for tea in some of the most famous, chic cafés
in the capital, such as Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots
• Wandering through the Musée d’Orsay surrounded by exquisite
impressionist paintings
— THE ROOMS ALL HAVE:
• A desk
• A safe for valuables
• Internet access is available in all rooms via Wi-Fi or Ethernet,
allowing several devices to be connected at the same time.
• And a view of the theatre and/or interior courtyard
— THE BATHROOMS
ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
• A bathtub or Italian-style shower
• A hair dryer and towel warmer
• Personalised, luxury toiletries
(the “Baume du Baume”)
• Bathrobes and slippers.
«
Ideal for business
meetings, workshops,
interviews, showrooms
and photo shoots
Can be transformed from
a Junior Suite into a large
private lounge!
Booking these spaces
includes a complimentary
coffee upon arrival,
bottled water, secure
free Wi-Fi and private
toilets.
»
• Size: 45m²
• View: The Odeon Theatre
and the patio
Junior suite
• Size: 28m²
• View: The Odeon Theatre
Classic or Superior Room
• Size: 14-16m²
• View: The Odeon Theatre
or the patio
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7, rue Casimir Delavigne — 75006 Paris
T. +33 1 53 10 28 50 — F. +33 1 43 25 28 12
[email protected]
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www.hotelbaume.com
© Photography : Interiors Pictures
© Character portraits : Elene Usdin