Chantilly, França
Built on a wooded hill in the early 20th century as a country residence for composer Fernand Halphen, Château-Hotel Mont Royal Chantilly stands out for its neoclassical elegance. In the 1990s, the building was converted into a hotel by the Concorde group, with a new wing of 80 rooms added. When the new owner acquired the property, the complex—comprising the original château and the guestroom wing—had become significantly altered and lacking in identity. Successive renovations carried out over time, without stylistic coherence or care, had stripped the original building of its character. PPS was commissioned to renovate and refurbish the château’s interiors, restoring the distinct and elegant identity it had lost. By prioritising natural light and spatial clarity, the project sought to harmonise classical, palatial style with contemporary comfort.
The guest rooms in both buildings were refurbished with different approaches, while maintaining a sense of continuity through French-inspired furniture combined with modern colours, patterns, and textures. The bathrooms were renovated, and nine additional rooms were created in the attic of the new wing, making use of the roof structure. Construction works and technical improvements were also carried out, including upgrades to the water supply and HVAC systems, repair of window frames, and restoration of the skylight and the pool flooring, among others. Regarding interior architecture, PPS undertook the refurbishment and renovation of the listed public areas, remaining faithful to the Louis XVI style in furniture, lighting, and patterns, while opting for a reinterpretation of classical motifs and an innovative use of textures and colours.
