For me, Paris has long felt like my home away from home. My time spent in the city began while studying art history at NYU before moving on to researching art and architecture for my master’s thesis.
Over the years, many of my days in Paris were woven with exploration of the city’s museums, cathedrals, and historic architecture. Along the way, I stopped to enjoy the quiet spaces in between, immersing myself in Parisian culture and learning the language.
Those formative experiences, spending countless hours in Paris while working toward my degree in art history, shaped my creativity. It showed me how to seek out and explore the beauty in the City of Lights. Which later transitioned into my point of view as a photographer who focuses on artfully candid moments.
As is true of life, we never know where our paths will lead. When a recent life change brought about a partial move to Luxembourg, it only seemed fitting that my new journey would require residence only two hours away from Paris.
My shift into spending half of my time in France and the remaining in New England and New York has brought about new opportunities to explore Paris that I never imagined possible.
Recently, I was invited to a private luncheon at Ducasse Baccarat, located inside Maison Baccarat Paris. This magnificent space is both inspirational and otherworldly. Find a tour of the Maison Baccarat Paris, including details on hosting a private event through the information below.
The Historic Maison Baccarat Paris
Just off Avenue d’Iénain, in the 16th Arrondissement of Paris, Maison Baccarat Paris sits resolute on this quiet street. Here, elegant stone façades line the streets, reminiscent of a time when French limestone was abundant and featured along the Seine.
Maison Baccarat Paris was once home to Marie-Laure de Noailles, who was regarded as one of the 20th century’s most well-known patrons of the arts. Altogether, she is known for her associations with the Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and the multi-faceted French artist Cocteau. Her influential legacy continues to live on at Maison Baccarat Paris, with a splash of the surrealist movement still echoing throughout.
Today, Maison Baccarat Paris has been reimagined by Baccarat with the assistance of world-renowned Chef Alain Ducasse. The palatial setting sets the tone for memorable experiences through a series of intimate salons. Each space evokes a sense of awe and grandeur with softly glowing chandeliers and vintage Baccarat pieces on display.
Dining at Restaurant Ducasse in Maison Baccarat
Underscoring the significance and rich history of Maison Baccart is the Restaurant Ducasse. The restaurant was brought to life by none other than French-born Monégasque chef Alain Ducasse. Of his many accomplishments, Ducasse’s portfolio includes the most highly awarded Michelin Stars of any living chef.
The experience he created at the Ducasse Baccarat offers culinary delights featuring his signature approach. The menu is seasonal and embraces inventive dishes through unexpected elements. The food at Ducasse Baccarat is known for its spontaneity. It features courses that both complement and react to one another, dancing on the palate, evoking all the senses.
In the kitchen, Ducasse’s vision is brought to life and led by Chefs Christophe Saintagne and Robin Schroeder. Though you might expect to find a bustling gastronomic scene, the atmosphere is refined and formal during lunch, with a more sensational setting created at dinner.
A Look Inside The Private Ballroom at Maison Baccarat
For the celebration of special occasions, Ducasse Baccarat invites you to create a private dining celebration in the Ballroom. Here, customised menus are created in tandem with the on-site Chefs. Personalised selections of cocktails, food, and wine pairings are created with vision for a noteworthy event.
Rivaling the culinary experience is the elegant setting. One where the architecture’s original oak woodwork remains, and an otherworldly atmosphere is courtesy of crystal chandeliers and frescos.
By far, The Ballroom at Maison Baccarat Paris is one of the most visually stunning private event spaces in Paris. However, this space is not always open to the public. But, having been lucky enough to experience it firsthand, I can attest to the space’s remarkable splendor.
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