THE THRILL OF LAPéROUSE
In 1766, a certain Monsieur Lefèvre, the celebrated “beverage maker” to the king and wine merchant set up shop in the 6th arrondisement of Paris at 51 Quai des Grands Augustins – the address that, unbeknownst to all, would be home to one of Paris’ most spectacular wine cellars and the dinnertime spot for the who’s who of Paris, a century later. More than for its long-time triple Michelin-starred gastronomy, the legend of Lapérouse is built upon its mythical ‘salons’ and their mirrors made famous by the “cocottes” of French Society’s crème de la crème, who etched their names in Lapérouse’s salon mirrors to test the authenticity of the jewels offered by their lovers … It’s said that nothing’s harder than diamonds 😉
The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the years roll by, centuries turn, French empires and republics come and go – but the Salons stay steady. With a star-studded guestbook that includes the likes of Eugène Delacroix, Hector Berlioz, Sarah Bernhardt, Orson Welles, Wallis Simpson and François Mitterrand, it’s only natural that Serge Gainsbourg is said to have met Jane Birkin here. But what happens in the Salons stays in the Salons…
Lapérouse’s individuality feeds and is fed by its role as a breeding ground for artists and artistic expression. Offenbach found material for his Parisian melodies, Colette wrote “Chatte”, Balzac was inspired to create “La Maison Nucigen” , Woody Allen set “Midnight in Paris” inside the mythic spot. An endless source of inspiration, Lapérouse has been awakening creativity since 1766
THE THRILL OF LAPÉROUSE
In 1766, a certain Monsieur Lefèvre, the celebrated “beverage maker” to the king and wine merchant set up shop in the 6th arrondisement of Paris at 51 Quai des Grands Augustins – the address that, unbeknownst to all, would be home to one of Paris’ most spectacular wine cellars and the dinnertime spot for the who’s who of Paris, a century later. More than for its long-time triple Michelin-starred gastronomy, the legend of Lapérouse is built upon its mythical ‘salons’ and their mirrors made famous by the “cocottes” of French Society’s crème de la crème, who etched their names in Lapérouse’s salon mirrors to test the authenticity of the jewels offered by their lovers … It’s said that nothing’s harder than diamonds 😉
The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the years roll by, centuries turn, French empires and republics come and go – but the Salons stay steady. With a star-studded guestbook that includes the likes of Eugène Delacroix, Hector Berlioz, Sarah Bernhardt, Orson Welles, Wallis Simpson and François Mitterrand, it’s only natural that Serge Gainsbourg is said to have met Jane Birkin here. But what happens in the Salons stays in the Salons…
Lapérouse’s individuality feeds and is fed by its role as a breeding ground for artists and artistic expression. Offenbach found material for his Parisian melodies, Colette wrote “Chatte”, Balzac was inspired to create “La Maison Nucigen” , Woody Allen set “Midnight in Paris” inside the mythic spot. An endless source of inspiration, Lapérouse has been awakening creativity since 1766
Lapérouse, « Maison de Plaisirs »
SINCE 1766
The Salons
Home to clandestine love affairs, feasts between the best of the best from around the world and happy festivities: our Salons are the heart and soul of Maison Lapérouse.
The Bar
Intimate and subdued at cocktail hour, festive come nightfall: our legendary bar is fitted in the most luxurious of fabrics, complete with a piano to match the evening mood.
The Cellar
The first role of Maison Lapérouse: beverage manufacturer to the King. From this ancient history as wine traders, the Maison inherited one of the Paris’ most prestigious – and confidential – cellars.
THE SALONS
Home to clandestine love affairs, feasts between the best of the best from around the world and happy festivities: our Salons are the heart and soul of Maison Lapérouse.
LE BAR
Intimate and subdued at cocktail hour, festive come nightfall: our legendary bar is fitted in the most luxurious of fabrics, complete with a piano to match the evening mood.
LA CAVE
The first role of Maison Lapérouse: beverage manufacturer to the King. From this ancient history as wine traders, the Maison inherited one of the Paris’ most prestigious – and confidential – cellars.