Behind its Haussmann facade, in the heart of Pigalle, the Massé is my Parisian home. The first-born project of brothers Corto and Eole Peyron, who shaped it less as a hotel and more as a family residence open to the city.
Forty rooms spread across six floors, each one unique, designed by the Gasparetto Parenti duo, alumni of Festen. Their brief held in three words: “sober, simple, raw”, driven by the desire for things to “feel lived-in.” Curated vintage furniture, elevated okoume wood, plush carpets inspired by the 70s, velvet, brass, and soft lighting. Some rooms nestle under the eaves, featuring bathtubs and views over Paris; others feel like ship cabins, with built-in beds for solo travelers. In every bathroom, a hand-glazed tile by Héloïse Rival pays tribute to the soul of the 9th arrondissement. On the walls, canvases by Christian Rosa, the hotel's first artist-in-residence. And everywhere, touches from friends of the family: tables by Alexis Mazin, orange-tree rugs by Thomas Coccimiglio, and Marseille soaps branded with the Massé crest.
On the ground floor, Le Trente: a cocktail bar serving small plates to share. Breakfast features pastries from Le Pain Retrouvé, alongside a gym and a dedicated concierge. And just outside, Pigalle awaits: the music instrument shops of Rue Victor Massé, the terraces of the 9th, and all of Paris just a short walk away.
