Stéphane Durand
Paristory Tribe: the committed family hotel business
It all began in the 1990s with Gilles Marang, a real estate expert who fell in love with the hotel industry and founded what was then called Les Grands Hôtels Parisiens.
Paristory celebrates twenty-five years of independent hospitality in Paris, driven by a family history and a sensitive approach to the art of hospitality.
His eldest daughter, Alexandra, joined the adventure in 2008 to spearhead the group's development. She was joined in 2017 by her sister, Julie Marang, who left the fashion industry to take charge of the family brand's image, infusing it with a more sensitive and contemporary vision. Today, the two sisters are taking advantage of their group's quarter-century anniversary to rename it. Paristory became the obvious choice, as their establishments tell the story of the capital through its neighborhoods, from the Golden Triangle to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and from the Palais Royal to the Trocadéro. The Grand Powers and the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, both five-star hotels, complement two more intimate addresses, the Plaza Tour Eiffel and the Prince de Conti. Each embodies a facet of Parisian heritage: Haussmannian elegance, contemporary chic, or 17th-century charm for history-loving guests. For the Marangs, hospitality is an art of welcoming, nourished by their travels and a constant aesthetic curiosity. At the helm of four hotels and managing 130 employees, they cultivate a demand for refinement combined with the warmth of a family home. Paristory thus extends the spirit of a lively, sensitive Paris, made up of the intertwined stories of its inhabitants, its visitors, and those who make its heart beat.
The attractions of the Paristory Tribe
At Paristory, responsibility is not a trend waiting to be replaced by the next one, but a real daily commitment. Alexandra and Julie Marang see sustainable development as a way of life, where well-being and environmental awareness go hand in hand. The group has been awarded the Green Key label for its four hotels, a guarantee of responsible management and a measured impact on the planet. Chemical cleaning products have been banned in favor of an ozonated water system and dry steam machines; all light bulbs are LED and air conditioning systems have been redesigned to reduce energy consumption. But Paristory's ethics go far beyond technical issues. Single-use plastic has disappeared from the rooms, replaced by aluminum bottles or cans and refillable ceramic toiletries. Bio-waste is collected by the Les Alchimistes association, which transforms it into compost, while Les Hôtels Solidaires redistributes unused new products to disadvantaged groups. In their two Café 52 restaurants, the Marang sisters continue this virtuous approach: a locavore and plant-based cuisine, certified by Ecotable, created by chef Maxime Raab: where sustainability rhymes with hospitality.
For whom?
All travelers who love Paris, its history, its charm, and its modernity.
Why does Plume love Paristory hotels?
The four hotels in the collection reflect a chic and timeless Paris, each with its own unique personality, far removed from ostentatious design codes or impersonal international decor.
Ethical and socially conscious, this family-owned company cares as much about the well-being of the planet as it does about its employees, and favors plant-based cuisine in its establishments, choosing local and seasonal products.
The four hotels in the Paristory collection
Plaza Tour Eiffel: a boutique hotel near the Trocadéro
Par Stéphane Durand. Le Plaza Tour Eiffel cultive une élégance parisienne feutrée, à quelques pas du Trocadéro mais loin de l’agitation touristique. L’hospitalité à la parisienne Ce boutique hôtel 4 étoiles se loge à merveille dans le très chic 16e arrondissement, tout en incarnant une l’hospitalité familiale, loin des standards impersonnels. Les 41 chambres et suites déclinent une décoration contemporaine
Prince de Conti Hotel: the spirit of the Left Bank in all its glory
The latest addition to the group, opening in fall 2025, this 23-room boutique hotel is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in an elegant 17th-century building. Prince de Conti: a Parisian theater reinvented Architect Éric Allart revisits the heritage of the Grand Siècle with panache: joyful baroque, bright colors, trompe-l'œil, antique woodwork, revisited period furniture, Pierre Frey fabrics... A theatrical setting
5-star Grand Powers Hotel Paris: history reinvented in the heart of the Golden Triangle
A legendary address of Parisian chic since 1920, the Grand Powers Paris was completely reinvented in 2019. Nestled in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this five-star hotel combines Haussmannian elegance with inspired modernity. Grand Powers: the power of Parisian style Interior designer Cathy Crinon has orchestrated a subtle blend of Parisian classicism, Italian audacity, and Anglo-Saxon comfort. Marble, brass,
Le Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, Parisian elegance, SLH member
Plume with Pauline Duvieu Discover the favorite place of the most French American in Paris. The Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, a five-star hotel in the 1st arrondissement of the City of Light, offers Parisian stays worthy of the glamorous and incredible life of Emily in Paris. Discover this classically chic establishment, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
