at paris’ historic hotel westminster, laurent maugoust renovates the historic interiors while helen stephens reimagines the restaurant, preserving two centuries of architectural heritage.

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FROM NAPOLEON’S PARIS TO A BRITISH HOTEL

In a city with no shortage of historic hotels , Hotel Westminster has had more than two centuries to develop its identity. Located at 13 rue de la Paix, between Place Vendôme and the Palais Garnier, the Parisian address has undergone an extensive restoration led by interior architect Laurent Maugoust, with British designer Helen Stephens reimagining its restaurant, Le Céladon. The project, completed one year ago, preserves architectural elements accumulated throughout the building’s history while introducing contemporary interiors.…