Le Royal Monceau
Royally revamped


This place doesn't do things by half. Before shutting down in 2008, interiors were sold off and a demolition party held. On reopening, the building was well and truly reborn – as a thoroughly modern, urban refuge designed by Philippe Starck. Focused squarely on a sophisticated, yet unconventional clientele, the hotel now houses an art gallery, hosts exhibitions and runs an artist in residence programme.
LATEST ARTICLES

The Shrinking of Art
While some numbers point to a flailing global art market, a closer look reveals the advent of a new generation of collectors – one who eschews large-scale paintings and sculptures in favour of readily portable pint-sized treasures with a more pocket-friendly price tag.

The Tectonics of Terroir
Volcanic wine has emerged as a category unto itself – one that spans the globe and unites remarkably diverse styles and soils. Yet if volcanic wines offer a world of variety, as John Szabo MS asserts, they share a few traits: “salt, grit and power”

Sleeping Beauty
The story behind a Savoir bed