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THE ESPRIT DE FRANCE - a Club for Owners with Passion for Heritage and Art
Chateaux, Manors, Country Homes...
Xavier DUPAIN CEO of Esprit de France (Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
Hotel BRIGHTON in Paris
(Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
(Source: © Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
The 'Esprit de France' Story began at the initiative of its founder, Christophe PALUEL-MARMONT who wanted to create a Club for Owners of Châteaux, Hotels, Manors, Country Homes and Estate Houses, gathered around a common Passion : Heritage, Art, and History. The 'Esprit de France' Residences and Hotels are all located near places of Art and History, claiming to introduce a cultural dimension offering their guests a 'Unique Experience'. 40 are the Members of 'Esprit de France' in 2017. The first Hotel opening under the Logo 'Esprit de France' was the Hôtel des Saint Pères in PARIS in 1981. The total number of rooms is of 686 and 15 Residences are listed as Historical Monuments.
The official explanation given for the symbolism behind the 'Esprit de France' logo is : 'The ancient oak reflects the union between a rich past and a promising future, between respect for History and the advantages of modernity. Its many leaves, connected to the branches, symbolise the Esprit de France members'.
The Residences in FRANCE are strategically located and divided into Six Geographic Areas :
* PARIS - ILE-DE-FRANCE with 8 Hotels in key areas of PARIS in Historic Buildings and the Château de Bourron near FONTAINEBLEAU
* NORMANDY & BRITTANY with 5 Castles, 2 Manors and 1 Farmhouse
* LOIRE VALLEY & CENTER REGION with 7 Castles
* THE GREATER SOUTH WEST with 3 Castles, 1 Hotel, 1 Private Mansion, 1 Farmhouse
The Residences in FRANCE are strategically located and divided into Six Geographic Areas :
* PARIS - ILE-DE-FRANCE with 8 Hotels in key areas of PARIS in Historic Buildings and the Château de Bourron near FONTAINEBLEAU
* NORMANDY & BRITTANY with 5 Castles, 2 Manors and 1 Farmhouse
* LOIRE VALLEY & CENTER REGION with 7 Castles
* THE GREATER SOUTH WEST with 3 Castles, 1 Hotel, 1 Private Mansion, 1 Farmhouse
* RHONE - PROVENCE- FRENCH RIVIERA with 2 Castles, 3 Hotels, 1 Abbey, 1 Estate
* THE NORTH EAST REGION & BURGUNDY with 2 Castles and 1 Abbey
* 5 New Members are expected this year
* 3 New Hotels in PARIS & 1 in Province are under rehabilitation and will be open to the Public in 2018
Source : Informal Meeting with 'Esprit de France' CEO Xavier DUPAIN (since 2013) on April 25, 2017 at Hôtel BRIGHTON (Jardin des Tuileries in PARIS)
Ruby BIRD
http://www.portfolio.uspa24.com/
Yasmina BEDDOU
http://www.yasmina-beddou.uspa24.com/
* THE NORTH EAST REGION & BURGUNDY with 2 Castles and 1 Abbey
* 5 New Members are expected this year
* 3 New Hotels in PARIS & 1 in Province are under rehabilitation and will be open to the Public in 2018
Source : Informal Meeting with 'Esprit de France' CEO Xavier DUPAIN (since 2013) on April 25, 2017 at Hôtel BRIGHTON (Jardin des Tuileries in PARIS)
Ruby BIRD
http://www.portfolio.uspa24.com/
Yasmina BEDDOU
http://www.yasmina-beddou.uspa24.com/
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