An experience between dream and reality

Built in the 1920s, Villa Junot in Montmartre was the private home of André Mauprey, a prominent figure in the Parisian cultural scene of that period, a composer and librettist. Today, this place, once frequented by artists, musicians, and poets, vibrates once more with creative energy thanks to Iconic House. In recent years, Iconic House has successfully pioneered the “Maison Hôtelière” concept, blending prestigious, history-rich residences with luxury hospitality. Spread over four levels plus a basement where the spa has been created, the Villa can accommodate up to twelve people, thanks to its five bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, kitchen, dining room, library, living room, and a terrace with panoramic views. Claves, the studio of Laure Gravier and Soizic Fougeront, interpreted the spirit of the Villa by crafting a new narrative that seamlessly continues its memory.

Thus, today the residence is an expression of an effervescent dialogue between architectural heritage, collectible design, and contemporary art. The designers evoke the creative atmosphere of the early twentieth century, which spanned Art Deco and Surrealism, connecting it to the present through a visionary project involving a curated selection of artists. Among them, Maldo Nollimerg is the author of the cosmogonic-themed mural located in the dining room, Atelier Toporkoff conceived the stained-glass windows that illuminate the stairwell, and Southway Studio created the draped fireplace in the master bedroom. The children’s room is particularly poetic, with Mauro Ferreira’s decorative painting adorning the niches and ceiling with a theory of suns, constellations, and musical notes. “Echoing the history of the house and of Montmartre,” explain Gravier and Fougeront, “our idea was to recreate a small 1920s Art Deco theatre – a place that feels both artistic and alive.”

And so, the decorative register, composed of stuccoes, vaulted ceilings, arches, cornices, and gilded and lacquered details, converses with paintings, sculptures, lithographs, and other artworks that evoke Surrealist motifs. At Villa Junot, creativity runs free, traveling between poetic imaginaries, dreamlike accents, and visual abstractions. It promises a stay experience that unfolds between the dimension of dream and reality, aided by the memory of a lively domestic setting and the artists who once inhabited it.