Edgar Suites Bouchardon, Paris, France
Bernard Dubois Brings Seventies Modernism to the Heart of Paris
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● Bernard Dubois creates a distinctive residential retreat inspired by 1970s design, mountain lodges, and Bauhaus principles rather than traditional Parisian grandeur.
● Just eleven apartment-style suites combine bespoke furniture, warm timber, sculptural headboards, and carefully layered textures.
● A refreshingly original interpretation of Paris hospitality where every suite is designed for living, not simply sleeping.
A Different Vision of Paris
Edgar Suites Bouchardon deliberately turns away from familiar Parisian clichés. Located in the lively Canal Saint-Martin district, the rebuilt residence replaces Beaux-Arts ornament with an atmosphere inspired by mountain retreats, American cinema, and modernist design. Bernard Dubois approached the project as the creation of an entirely new world rather than a conventional boutique hotel. Paris remains outside. Inside, the mood shifts completely.
Seventies Warmth Reimagined
Timber defines almost every space. Floor-to-ceiling wood panelling wraps corridors and suites, while bespoke furniture designed by Dubois introduces the clean geometry of the 1970s. Gloss lacquer, brushed metal, terracotta, leather, boucle, and deep green carpets create subtle contrasts without disturbing the calm, cohesive palette. The interiors feel nostalgic. Without ever becoming retro. Every material has been carefully considered.
Designed as Private Residences
Each of the eleven suites functions as a complete apartment. Living rooms flow naturally into fully equipped kitchens and dining spaces, making longer stays feel effortless. Timber partitions subtly separate sleeping and living areas, while generous layouts encourage guests to settle into the rhythm of the neighbourhood rather than simply visit it. Function quietly guides every decision. Comfort follows naturally.
Furniture That Shapes the Experience
Almost every interior element was designed specifically for the project. Dubois created the furniture, architectural details, lighting, and distinctive terracotta-lacquered headboards that give each bedroom its own identity. Inspired equally by Bauhaus functionalism and the visual language of photographers William Eggleston and Stephen Shore, the rooms balance precision with warmth. Nothing feels off the shelf. Everything contributes to the narrative.
A Mountain Lodge in the City
The inspiration behind Bouchardon is intentionally unexpected. Dubois imagined the feeling of waking in a secluded alpine hotel rather than in central Paris, referencing timber chalets, carpeted corridors, and the quiet intimacy of ski lodges. It is an atmosphere that feels remarkably convincing despite the urban surroundings. The hotel creates its own landscape. One built through materials rather than scenery.
Why It Works
Edgar Suites Bouchardon succeeds because it offers a complete departure from the expected Paris hotel experience. Bernard Dubois combines residential comfort, bespoke craftsmanship, and a restrained seventies aesthetic into interiors that feel warm, intelligent, and deeply personal. It is less about nostalgia than about creating an entirely believable world—one where thoughtful design makes guests forget, if only briefly, that they are in the middle of one of Europe’s busiest cities.
