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The New Christian Liaigre DesignedLa Société RestaurantDraws the Fashion CrowdParis has recently acquired yet another hip spot. LaSociété restaurant, without a doubt, is one of the mostsophisticated and stylish representatives of the famousCostes Brothers restaurant empire. Designed byChristian Liaigre, the 130-seat eatery is housed in anhistoric 1851 building in the very heart of chic and livelySaint Germain des Pres. It may take some moments tobe noticed, but when you do, you won’t be disappointed.There are no bright signs; just a massive 19th centuryoak-wood door invites you into its minimalistic lobby.La Société is located across from the historic SaintGermain church and has already attracted the Fendifamily, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana,Bernard-Henri Lévy and former super model and firstlady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.With interiors from the Parisian master, ChristianLiaigre, the designer behind Buddakan and the MercerHotel in New York, the look pays respect to thehistoric structure by employing classic materials ofwhite Carrara marble, mahogany and bronze in amodern perspective throughout. A contemporary yetwarm interior features a calm palette of gray, beige andchocolate, while its rough flooring brings out theantique patina of the building. It boasts massive whitecolumns, a 5.6 m high ceiling in the central area andcustom-made leather and mahogany furniture. Thesimplicity of the design sets La Société high abovearchetypal design boundaries. A special trait of thespace is the use of sculptural works of 8 artists, addinguniqueness and personality.The menu, which includes lobster and herb salad andshrimp risotto, will not surprise Hotel Costes regulars,but there are a few additions, including a “Le Club SaintGermain” sandwich and the Paris Gratinée, that are awink to the Saint Germain spirit. Reservations arerequired.La Société4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres75006 Paris, FranceT.+33.1.5363.6060christian liaigre furniture is available exclusively throughchanintr living at the hyle by christian liaigre storeat the promenade décor, 2nd floor.20 CHANINTR LIVING