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Interiors of world's largest sailing yach draw on "golden age of luxury cruises"

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Marble and marquetry bring a sense of old-school glamour to suites designed by architect Maxime d'Angeac for the 220-metre Orient Express Corinthian yacht , which has set sail for the first time from a dock in Saint-Nazaire, France.

Billed as the "world's largest sailing yacht", the cruise ship was designed by Stirling Design International and built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for hotel group Accor , which operates the famous Orient Express train .

Maxime d'Angeac has completed the interiors for the world's largest sailing yacht

The 15,000-tonne, 220-metre vessel was entirely built in France, with contributions from around 2,000 artisans and ateliers helping to realise D'Angeac's vision.

It can accommodate 110 guests across 54 suites, each with a floor area between 45 and 230 square metres.

The suites feature panoramic bay windows.…

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