Massé's friends

“Make a friend a day,” an ancestor of the family used to say. At Massé, each member has personally committed to building a community of friends and partners from all over France and across generations, blending favorites with nods to its history. Thus, the paternal roots in Brittany resonate with the origins of the two sisters from Studio de Lostange, who trained at Lemaire and Hermès and designed the minimalist navy uniforms complemented by Hunter clogs. The orange trees in the rugs by Éditions de Tapis, created by textile designer Thomas Coccimiglio, recall the Mediterranean heritage of the mother—just like the soaps bearing the Massé logo, handcrafted by the Marseille-based Foufour.

Nothing is left to chance. The breakfast pastries? From Le Pain Retrouvé, the artisanal sourdough bakery that has become a magnet for gourmands in the 9th arrondissement. The welcome products? By Typology, a French brand renowned for its high-end organic products. The welcome chocolates? Made by Plaq, one of the few chocolate manufacturers in Paris.

To bring the place to life, Massé partnered with La Galerie Française. On the walls, artists were invited to create custom works: the poetic pieces by Sophie d’Esteve and the abstract works of Spanish artist Eduardo Lalanne embody the spirit of the hotel, as does cabinetmaker Alexis Mazin, who applies his traditional craft to contemporary forms using reclaimed and recycled wood. Gallate Martin, an artist from POUSH who explores the traces left by places, was invited to create a bespoke work for the space where travelers begin their stay.