In the heart of Montmartre, behind a discreet façade that reveals nothing to the casual passerby, lies one of Paris’s most intriguing and romantic sanctuaries—Maison Souquet, Hotel & Spa.
This year, the legendary address marks the tenth anniversary of its reopening, reaffirming its status as a five-star jewel of the French capital, where history, luxury, and sensual elegance intertwine.
Originally opened in 1905 as a maison close under the guidance of the renowned Madame Souquet, the establishment witnessed the flamboyant and libertine spirit of the Belle Époque era. In its modern form, following a meticulous restoration by the legendary designer Jacques Garcia, the hotel reopened in 2015, bringing with it an opulent interior where every detail echoes the French tradition of art de vivre.
Garcia—known for projects such as Hôtel Costes and La Réserve Paris—infused this intimate hotel with an atmosphere of richness, decadence, and mystery. Each of the 20 luxurious rooms and suites is dedicated to one of the celebrated courtesans from the house’s history, shaping a narrative in which each guest becomes part of Paris’s living myth.
Maison Souquet is much more than a hotel. Its salons provide the stage for an eternal theatre of pleasure. The Salon des Mille et Une Nuits exudes an exotic spirit, enriched with original furniture and artworks from a Belgian villa inspired by the Orient. The Salon des Petits Bonheurs, an intimate library-bar, invites guests to indulge in quiet conversation, a game of chess, or a discreet nightcap.
The winter garden and newly renovated summer courtyard transform the center of Paris into a hidden paradise, where floral scenery and sculptural details provide the perfect backdrop for afternoon tea or a romantic rendezvous beneath the stars. Beneath it all, at the heart of the hotel, lies a secret spa with a private pool, sauna, and treatment room—a sanctuary of serenity reserved exclusively for guests.
For its tenth anniversary, the hotel bar introduces Les Plaisirs de la Maison—a new cocktail menu that fuses the art of mixology with sensual stories of Montmartre’s past. Highlights include La Belle Otero—a seductive cocktail of raspberries, St-Germain liqueur, and ginger beer, paying homage to one of France’s most famous courtesans, and Cléo de Mérode—a daring blend of cognac, Suze liqueur, amaretto, and Angostura bitters, an ode to the icon of the Belle Époque. Each creation is carefully composed to evoke the spirit of an era, inviting guests to taste a century of Parisian splendor and decadence in a single sip.
Maison Souquet remains a secret address known only to insiders: artists, celebrities, and lovers of eternal romance. Its strength lies not only in its luxury, but in its intimacy, historical weight, and mysterious allure. Ten years after its rebirth, this hotel proves that true opulence does not need to be loud—it need only be seductive, elusive, and unforgettable.
