La vallée de Chevreuse. Hôtel de l'Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay à Cernay-la-Ville
Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Hotel of the Week: Paris Society’s Newest Property Transforms a 12th-Century Abbey
Medieval architecture meets romantic opulence at the sumptuous l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, located in the French countryside
Steeped in history and surrounded by natural splendor, an enchanting new hotel from Laurent de Gourcuff’s buzzy hospitality firm, Paris Society, thrillingly blends medieval architecture with romantic opulence. Set on 185 acres in the French countryside, about 30 miles from Paris, l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay dates from the 12th century and served as a Cistercian abbey before becoming the summer compound for Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild. The landmark recently underwent a $65 million transformation, helmed by designer Cordelia de Castellane, who channeled Anglophile glamour to ground every space— from the banquet-style chapter house to the 147 guest rooms and suites—with a timeless essence.
Explore the enchanting property below.
Located in the heart of L’Abbaye, the illustrious James’ Bar is named after the esteemed brother of the Baroness de Rothchild. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
La suite du Baron features drapery, woodwork and carved pilasters. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Le Réfectoire des Moines is a spectacular setting to enjoy breakfasts and brunches. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Les Chasses serves traditional and elegant French cuisine in an imaginative manor house-style setting. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
James’ Bar. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
The entrance gallery features an original chandelier and fabrics by Cordélia de Castellane. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
La suite de la Baronne is a tribute to Charlotte de Rothschild, the former mistress of the Abbey. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
La suite de la Baronne’s bath. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
The music living room features William Morris wallpaper and Pierre Frey fabrics. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Once home to the estate's former stables, les Haras is set around a verdant courtyard and features attic rooms decorated with tapestries and canvases by Jouy. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Chambre Tiny in les Haras, the estate's former stables that now house attic guest rooms. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
The baths in le Haras rooms. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
One of the luxe treatment rooms at the spa. Photo: ERIC MARTIN
Cover: La vallée de Chevreuse. Hôtel de l'Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay à Cernay-la-Ville
Photo: ERIC MARTIN
