I was very happy in my previous apartment, but it was 38 square meters. As I got older — I’m 33 — I felt the need for a larger space to host, work, cook… I wanted more room to breathe, and above all to spend more time at home.

The address, first of all — being in the heart of historic Paris. Then the light. When I arrived, I thought, ‘How could you not be happy here?’ It’s on a high floor, very open, very lively. And then there’s this incredible terrace… It truly extends the apartment — I try to enjoy it whenever I can. It’s an incredible luxury in the city. I also love the large bedroom. I designed it almost like a hotel suite, with a dressing room and bathroom — I’d had that fantasy for a long time, to feel wrapped in a cocoon when I come home.

Modern, but not at all sterile. Elegant, without being ostentatious. There’s something quite humble about this apartment: it’s beautiful, but it doesn’t try too hard. There’s a kind of balance between movement and grounding — between my work, which is very outward-facing, and my need for calm and simplicity.

Yes, absolutely. Each piece has a strong presence on its own — like the

or the striped

from The Socialite Family — with real character, yet the overall feel remains easy, harmonious, and comfortable. Like a dish: it needs to tell a story without being too heavy.

Largely through my work. As a chef and entrepreneur, I’m constantly collaborating with architects, designing spaces and experiences. It’s taught me how to observe, to choose, and to project myself into a space. And then, of course, travel — especially in Asia over the past few years: Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Thailand… The lines, the materials, the scents you find there inspire me immensely. I feel a strong connection to the philosophy of Zen, or at least to a sense of calm. I’ve always been very laid-back in my life. It’s something I tried to bring into this apartment, with spiritual objects, others that feel reassuring, some very light-filled areas and others more tranquil.

I have very grounded rituals, especially in the morning. Since I work a lot in the evenings and often come home late, waking up is my time. I take it slow: a bit of yoga in the living room, then a fairly generous breakfast — often protein-rich, with eggs. And then coffee on the terrace. It’s a calm, almost meditative moment that can easily last an hour or more.

I studied at business school, so I’ve always seen hospitality as an entrepreneurial venture. When I started, around 2013, we began to see the emergence of places where the overall experience — design, music, tableware, atmosphere — mattered just as much as the food itself. I grew up in Paris, but I also traveled quite a bit during my studies, to places like London and Tel Aviv, where I could observe these shifts. That’s what made me want to approach this profession differently.

An open kitchen. It’s very important to me. First out of curiosity — when I’m a customer, I like to see what’s going on — but also for the sake of transparency and to highlight the teams. It’s also how I became a chef. I was a student, on track to run businesses, particularly in hospitality, and I would go into the kitchen to understand how things worked… That’s how I fell in love with the culinary arts. Showing the gestures, the craft — that’s essential.

It’s a real obsession. I love imperfect ceramics, unique pieces, the irregularities — that’s where you truly see the artisan’s touch. I’ve worked a lot with Suzy Forma, whose craftsmanship I admire. There’s also Marion Graux and Jars Céramistes, which is larger and more established. I also bring back many pieces from my travels — Tokyo, Kyoto, or Seoul. It’s better now, but in the past I would spend most of my trips hunting for the most beautiful ceramics!

There’s a coffin in my living room! I put it away for your visit, but I have a figurine from The Nightmare Before Christmas that never leaves me. It reminds me of my childhood and a certain carefree, creatively free-spirited mindset — I love the world of Tim Burton. But my real totem is my La Marzocco espresso machine. It’s a professional machine, like the ones in coffee shops. It’s truly part of my morning ritual. It took me a while to get it — it’s a significant investment — but now it celebrates the start of each day and every moment shared with my loved ones.

Yes — Lilo, a Sphynx cat, who loves chasing sunbeams around the apartment to nap in them. He’s 100% part of my family.