Although he currently enjoys an exceptional apartment in the heart of Paris, Marc Lavoine has long found refuge and inspiration in a much more unique place. The star of The Voice settled in a cabin, an unusual setting where he could give free rein to his creativity. This atypical refuge, far from the spotlight, was tastefully imagined by a person dear to the artist, offering the performer You my love an intimate and unique space to nourish one’s art.
A custom-made cabin, dear to Marc Lavoine
Marc Lavoine shared this cabin with his ex-wife, Sarah Poniatowski. The meeting between the two lovers took place in 1994. A year later, they got married and had three children : Yasmine, born in 1998, Roman, and Milo, born in 2010. Despite a union marked by trials, their love resisted until a separation announced by their agent, Laurent Grégoire, to preserve their offspring.
Renowned interior designer, Sarah, sister of jeweler Marie Poniatowski and daughter of Jean Stanislas Poniatowski, former boss of Vogueruns his own decoration agency since 2002, transforming prestigious locations around the world. It is to her that we owe the cry from the cabins which has long mattered to the singer. Made by a master carpenterthe wooden creation, with its roof of old weathered tiles, blended naturally with the bottom of an orchard.
A cabin whose plans were drawn up by Marc Lavoine’s ex-wife
Sarah Poniatowski imagined this space as a sanctuary of tranquilitysurrounded by workshop windows offering natural light from sunrise to sunset. Marc Lavoine found refuge there, alone or surrounded by friends, in this deliciously warm atmosphere at dusk. The terrace, the beating heart of the cabin, has long welcomed family and friends for suspended moments, the laughter of children and lively conversations mingling with the intoxicating scents of the orchard, as shared in the magazine Elle. Fauteuils Acapulco and relaxed atmosphere completed this idyllic picture, where every moment was savored fully.
The bureau by Marc Lavoine, signed Paul Smith, rubbed shoulders with black painted walls and a raw wood framefitted with storage boxes. Bathed in light thanks to a strip of panoramic windows, the little house then offered a eclectic decor and refined: Berber carpet, Paola Navone floor lamp, Becara armchair, The Conran Shop throw and a portrait of Marc Lavoine signed Vincent Perez. The bedroom, a haven of peace, stood out with its bed covered in CFOC textiles and cushions with varied patterns. Polaroids of the singer, a photo of giraffes by Tanguy Loyzance, an antique glass cabinet and works of art were able to add a personal touch and artistic.
A cabin transformed into an artist’s studio for Marc Lavoine
At the heart of this artist’s studioMarc Lavoine was able to explore several disciplines: painting, drawing, writing, composition, photography and collages. He also benefited from a shower and a sink equipped with a stone basin from Zimbabwe, leaning against a wooden stand. Every detail mattered to his ex-wife, Sarah Poniatowski: a antique mirror and a lamp signed Nicolas Cesbronc. Nestled among the wild grasses and fruit trees of the garden, this creative space had to say goodbye to the singer after his separation with the designer.
The expert, she multiplied the huts these last years. Sarah Poniatowski discovered her haven of peace in Cap-Ferret. This one nestles at the end of a dead end between the dunes, a place full of memories of childhood and freedom, as shared Purepeople. She transformed four wooden huts in vibrant spaces of contrasting colors. Inside the main cabin, a living room features a large red sofa. The dining room displays a spectacular chandelierStraw chairs also contribute to this chic countryside atmosphereOutside, a lively garden in shades of turquoise, aubergine and yellow invites you to relax and meet people.
