Moët Hennessy Opens Glamorous Cocktail Bar Inspired By Art, Fashion & Literature
By Alexa Heah, 26 Jun 2023
Those who love sipping on fancy tipples from Moët Hennessy will be delighted to hear that the wine and spirits arm of the famed LVMH conglomerate has recently opened a brand-new cocktail bar in the heart of Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Centering on the brand’s decades of experience with luxury drinks, the bar—called Cravan—will serve customers across five stories of a 17th-century Parisian building, updated by renowned Belgian designer Ramy Fischler.
Champagne enthusiasts can choose to experience Moët’s famed beverages in a series of ambiances, including spaces inspired by art, fashion, cinema, or literature within the establishment’s three bars.
There’s even a Rizzoli bookstore specially curated by Carvan, while the top floors of the building are home to a by-invitation-only private atelier and a mini kiosk where movies will be screened for guests on warm Parisian nights.
To design the glamorous space, the brand worked together with historian turned restaurateur and cocktail expert Franck Audoux, Founder and Artistic Director of Cravan.
The elaborate setup is a merging of the pair’s knowledge of the Parisian hospitality scene, unique approach to cocktail making, and their shared experience of luxury art de vivre in the world of alcohol.
“It is with great pride that we open today the doors of Cravan, bringing to life Moët Hennessy’s mission: crafting experiences,” explained Philippe Schaus, Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy.
“I am delighted to start welcoming our guests at the heart of historical literary neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, inviting them to step into the unique and singular universe of Cravan,” he continued.
“Celebrating epicureanism through a sustainable, lasting, and inspired approach of hospitality, Cravan is a strategic milestone in Moët Hennessy's ambition to lead the future of luxury wines and spirits.”
[via Robb Report and Verdict Food Service, images via various sources]