Fabrizio Casiraghi, Nomad in the Soul – Mina Sidi Ali – Go Out!

Your first Parisian hotel – Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs – is an ode to the Parisian art of living. What is your perception?
Being from Milan myself, I made Paris my home years ago because it serves me with limitless inspiration on a daily basis. I love the high standards the city sets, especially when it comes to beauty. So I knew, when I embarked on the design of the Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, that it would be a high point in my career, a moment where I would have to set myself the highest possible standards to guarantee a successful result. successful, not only for my wallet, but also as a gift for the city.

How did you imagine the traveler in this hotel? What is its story?
My work goes beyond aesthetics fostering connection and inspiration. Each space unfolds like a journey, reflecting the spirit of a passionate traveler through a careful collection of art objects. The use of color, light and textures infuses warmth and personality into the hotel, making each visit unique and memorable. Its distinctive style, which fuses contemporary design and historical references, makes the hotel a key element of the brand’s identity.

You have immersed yourself in a period of bygone Europe. Why this retro look?
I have combined the discreet elegance of Europe of yesteryear with a nostalgic atmosphere that evokes an art of living geared towards travel. I wanted to transform the hotel into an immersive experience, where every design detail resonates like a precious memory, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere.

We have the feeling of finding ourselves on a cruise aboard a transatlantic liner. Where does this inspiration come from?
I wanted to combine the elegance of the 1930s and 40s and the taste for adventure of those who explore the world in
wishing to create a real destination and for me the boat is a beautiful symbol of this.

The rooms are very sober. Is this a deliberate choice?
The rooms are designed to offer an oasis of calm and escape away from the business of Paris, without losing the authenticity of the destination. Ivory walls and silver lines adorn the rooms, with touches of leather that provide comfort and warmth. My favorite thing about the rooms is the selection and display of art. In connection with the Bodel Museum, each work of art refers in one way or another to travel, with bas-reliefs by François Gilles inspired by travel and polaroids by Olivier Kerven.