Moody Paris Afternoon
On a very cold Paris aternoon,
we slipped into one of our favorite venues…
a discreet little gem just off the square at
Place des Voges
Pavillion De La Reine
with its ivy covered façade has always held a fascination, but this is the first time I have seen that bare and lovely face in the cold of Winter and believe me there is no love lost.
With Winter as a backdrop, I think I more fully appreciate the dark and moody interiors of the lobby, bar and library.
The colors, textiles and furnishings mix for an alluring decorative cocktail…
contemporary appointments against storied backdrops.
Cocooned in all of this moody luxury, the hot chocolate was perfectly suited for chasing away our winter chills.
As my daughter and I lingered over cocoa and conversation, I started to relate the rich textile covered walls
to the hue of the brick colored stones of Place de Voges…
the greys of the upholstery to the slate roof tops…
the black wood mouldings to the bare silhouettes of the trees…
Inspiration by chance or by design…what do you think?
Le Pavillion De La Reine in Spring…
and Winter…
Spring…
and Winter.
Stunning in any season.
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While I have never stayed there, I hear that the accommodations are quite wonderful…this is the room I would choose.
Le Pavillion De La Reine
Hotel and Spa
Garden, Home and Party
January 6, 2015 at 6:35 am (10 years ago)Jermaine,
I feel like I just took a little stroll through the streets of Paris. The bar at the hotel was so inviting and I could imagine ducking in for a cocoa after walking the area on vacation! I love winter and this is the very reason why…there is so much beauty to be found everywhere this time of year.
Continued good joy to you and Haleigh. What a wonderful holiday you must be having.
xo,
Karen
Karena
January 6, 2015 at 2:02 pm (10 years ago)Dear Jermaine, I agree with your choice of a room at this fabulous retreat!
I love the warmth and coziness of the interiors; just the place to spend an afternoon with your daughter sipping cocoa!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Sarah
January 6, 2015 at 6:48 pm (10 years ago)Jermaine, thanks for sharing your current visit to Paris. It’s always a treat to see what you have to share. Stunning!
Rose
January 8, 2015 at 10:45 am (10 years ago)I love your posts and love the pictures. Paris is lovely and unique and you have captured the loveliness of it all. Thank you
Haleigh @ Making Magique
February 16, 2015 at 10:27 am (10 years ago)Loved it here. Cousin Matt stayed here when in Paris last week! Will go back for tea and think of you! 3