Baccarat has partnered with celebrated Monégasque chef Alain Ducasse to craft a sumptuous dining experience, comprising a restaurant, bar and ballroom, at the French crystal brand’s historic Paris mansion in the 16th arrondissement – once the home of the Viscountess Marie-Laure de Noailles.

To bring his vision to life, Ducasse partnered with French sculptor and architect Jean-Guillaume Mathiaut. With the backing of Philippe Starck, one of Baccarat’s key collaborators, Mathiaut embraced Ducasse’s concept and proposed a bold idea: to adorn the walls of the main dining room with wooden shelves styled like a cabinet of curiosities, which beautifully contrast with the room’s neo-classical elements.

At the bar Midi-Minuit, the contemporary interior features cocktails inspired by signature Baccarat glasses. One highlight is the light Crystal Tonic, which includes gin, Aquavit, lime juice, tonic syrup and olive brine. The cocktail is served in the brand’s Harcourt glass, accompanied by heaping Kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice).

The Ball Room remains flamboyantly decorated with classic woodwork and beautiful frescoes. Once a hotspot for surrealist gatherings, including the screening of Luis Buñuel’s avant-garde 1930s film The Golden Age, today, the venue continues to host modern encounters and exchanges. An exciting cultural programme featuring concerts, book signings, and live performances is on the horizon, with details to be announced soon. Each event will be complemented by delicious food and drink offerings from the Alain Ducasse Baccarat kitchen.

Alain Ducasse Baccarat is located at 11 Pl. des États-Unis, 75116 Paris, France.

Photos by  Mickaël Bandassak