We have known since May 68 that under the cobblestones, we can find the beach. But this does not mean that we expect to find a listed 12th century crypt under an underground parking level, in the middle of Rue de Rivoli, in Paris. However, it is one of the jewels of the building located at 126 of this shopping street and which will be accessible to the public from 2027 after a series of major works. It is the property company Redevco which is orchestrating the construction of this building which notably housed premises and offices of the C&A brand, one of the brands of Cofra Holding AG, to which the two companies belong.
While the cleaning of the building is just being completed, the announcement of the future operator of the hotel part of the building was an opportunity to discover the place. It is Radisson Hotel Group which will install its first Parisian establishment under the Radisson Collection brand here. The hotel will include 57 rooms spread across the 5th, 6th and 7th floors. And will have on the 8th and last floor of this 13,000 m² building called BPM (for beats per minute) an incredible roof terrace. Raised by almost 2 floors compared to its direct surroundings, this level of almost 500 m² which can accommodate 250 people reveals a 360° panorama of all the monuments of Paris (see slideshow). The rooms below will also offer interesting views of the capital.
Enhancement of the crypt
It is this same hotel operator who will be responsible for managing the listed medieval crypt from the 12th century which is located in the 2nd basement. Until recently, the place served as a rest room or rest break for employees who worked in the offices… The place will be returned to the public even if its final use has not yet been decided. “There are 1000 ideas for showcasing this place, organizing temporary events, doing things related to well-being and meditation… explains Thierry Cahierre, president of Redevco France. It is a specific and iconic place from which Radisson will be able to make the most of while respecting the constraints linked to the classification of the site.”
As for more “traditional” elements, the building will offer 3,000 m² of commercial space on the ground floor (with impressive ceiling height) and on the 1st floor. As for the 2nd to 4th floors, they will house 4,000 m² of offices and coworking space.
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