What Paris Society does

Paris Society, legally NOCTIS EVENT SAS, is a French luxury hospitality group founded by Laurent de Gourcuff that owns and operates a portfolio of 40+ restaurant concepts, hotels, and event venues across more than eight countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa. The group operates heritage brands such as Maxim's (a 130+ year Art Nouveau Paris institution), Le Grand Véfour (an 18th-century Palais Royal gastronomic landmark), Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay (a countryside heritage hotel), and Le Refuge de Solaise (the highest hotel in the French Alps), alongside scalable modern restaurant brands such as Gigi Rigolatto, Girafe, Maison Revka, and Monsieur Bleu. Paris Society's core business model combines food-and-beverage revenue from restaurant operations, accommodation revenue from its hotels collection, venue-hire revenue from event spaces (Orangerie d'Auteuil, Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, Le Dernier Étage, Le Pavillon des Étangs), a subscription membership program priced at €500-€1,700 per year, and tailor-made consulting services through Paris Society Hospitality. Distribution is hybrid: direct booking through paris-society.com, Sevenrooms-powered reservation management with Adyen payment processing, embedded brand partnerships within flagship hotels (Delano Miami, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Accor Dubai properties), and an earned-media strategy targeting publications such as the Financial Times, The New York Times, Paris Match, and Le Figaro.

The company's technology stack is operational rather than proprietary — it relies on Sevenrooms for reservation management, Adyen for payment processing, Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for marketing attribution, and Sarbacane for email campaigns. There are no documented AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms, or developer-facing APIs. Paris Society's customer base spans ultra-high-net-worth individuals, the creative/business elite from art, film, fashion, music, and technology industries, and premium consumers seeking signature hospitality experiences in iconic locations. The group pursues a strategy of heritage revival (acquiring and reinventing iconic institutions) combined with brand scaling across global luxury destinations, with its most recent strategic priorities being the Accor-led Dubai expansion, the 2025 US market entry via Delano Miami Beach, and the Le Grand Véfour revival under Chef Bruno Doucet.

Name

Paris Society

Legal name

NOCTIS EVENT SAS

Website

https://paris-society.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Paris Society (NOCTIS EVENT SAS) is a French luxury hospitality group operating 40+ restaurant brands, hotels, and event venues across 8+ countries, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals through heritage-asset concepts like Maxim's and Le Grand Véfour alongside scalable modern brands like Gigi Rigolatto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL), Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury hospitality services
• Restaurant operations
• Premium event venues
• Heritage hotel management
• Membership club programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Services: Paris Society operates over 40 restaurant concepts across multiple global locations, generating revenue through food and beverage sales at establishments including Gigi Rigolatto, Girafe, Maxim's, Maison Revka, Monsieur Bleu, and others. The restaurants span various cuisines and concepts from French fine dining to Italian trattorias, Asian fusion, and Mediterranean venues.
2. Hotel Accommodation Services: The company operates a hotels collection including Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris and Le Refuge de Solaise in the French Alps, offering luxury accommodation services with exclusive member benefits.
3. Membership Program: Paris Society offers an exclusive membership program with tiers: Individual (1000 EUR/year plus 500 EUR fee), Couple (1700 EUR/year plus 750 EUR fee), and Individual 33 years old (500 EUR/year plus 300 EUR fee). Members receive privileged access to restaurants, hotels, VIP spa benefits, Kids Club access, and exclusive events.
4. Private Event Hire: Paris Society manages event venues including Orangerie d'Auteuil, Le Pavillon des Etangs, Le Dernier Etage, and Hotel Salomon de Rothschild for private and corporate events, generating revenue through venue hire and event services.
5. Consulting Services: The company offers tailor-made consulting services to other hospitality operators, providing expertise in restaurant concept development, design, and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paris Society operates over 40 luxury restaurant concepts, two heritage hotels (Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay and Le Refuge de Solaise), and premium event venues across France, the UK, Italy, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and South Africa. The group sells fine-dining experiences, hotel accommodation, private event hire, an exclusive paid membership program, and hospitality consulting services to affluent consumers, corporate clients, and hospitality operators.

Product overview

Paris Society operates as a global ultra-premium and luxury lifestyle hospitality group managing a diversified portfolio of restaurant brands, hotels, and event venues. The company's restaurant portfolio spans over 40+ concepts across Europe (France, United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), North America (USA), and Africa (South Africa). Core restaurant brands include Gigi Rigolatto (Italian, present in Paris, Saint-Tropez, Dubai, Rome, Bodrum, and Miami), BeauCoCo (French art deco), Girafe (seafood brasserie), Maison Revka (French-Slavic), Mūn (Asian), Monsieur Bleu (bistronomic), Il Bambini Club (Italian), Mondaine de Pariso (French cabaret), Le Piaf (nocturnal entertainment), Dar Mima (Maghreb cuisine), Perruche (Mediterranean), and many more across diverse cuisines. The hotel collection includes Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay (countryside heritage) and Le Refuge de Solaise (mountain luxury). Event venues encompass Le Dernier Étage (rooftop), Orangerie d'Auteuil, Le Pavillon des Etangs, and Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. The group also offers an exclusive membership program (€1,000/year individual) and consulting services under Paris Society Hospitality. Founded by Laurent de Gourcuff, the group is registered as NOCTIS EVENT SAS and is expanding internationally with recent launches in the United States (Miami) and Turkey (Istanbul).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gigi Rigolatto: Italian-inspired 'Alla Grande' restaurant brand present in Paris, Saint-Tropez, Rome, Bodrum, Dubai, and Miami.
• Girafe
• BeauCoCo
• Maison Revka
• Mūn
• Monsieur Bleu
• House of Louie
• Il Bambini Club
• Le Piaf
• Bonnie
• Maxim's
• Le Grand Véfour
• Laurent
• Baronne
• La Suite
• Le Pompon
• Dar Mima
• Perruche
• Mondaine de Pariso
• Madeleine & Marcel
• Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay
• Le Refuge de Solaise
• Le Dernier Étage
• Orangerie d'Auteuil
• Le Pavillon des Etangs
• Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild
• Membership Program
• PSC Hospitality Consulting

Products and services

• Gigi Rigolatto Italian-inspired 'Alla Grande' restaurant brand offering Mediterranean cuisine with signature dishes including Arancini, Linguini with lobster, beef carpaccio, and veal scaloppini alla Milanese; present across Paris, Saint-Tropez, Dubai, Rome, Bodrum, and Miami for affluent diners seeking a dolce vita experience.
• BeauCoCo Art deco-inspired French restaurant near Opéra Garnier in Paris and Lyon, evoking Roaring Twenties Parisian salons with refined French fare for diners seeking an opulent, sophisticated experience.
• Girafe Seafood-focused contemporary Parisian brasserie inspired by 1930s elegance, located near Trocadéro in Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower, offering ultra-fresh platters, lobster, and raw preparations for diners seeking maritime luxury.
• Maison Revka Multi-storey mansion restaurant blending French elegance with Slavic heritage, offering classic Slavic dishes reimagined with contemporary refinement; present in Paris, Saint-Tropez, Dubai, and Bodrum for diners seeking sophisticated European cuisine.
• Mūn Asian-inspired contemporary restaurant on the Champs-Élysées, Paris, blending East Asian traditions with French savoir-faire, featuring shareable dishes inspired by Asia's diverse culinary cultures for diners seeking refined Asian fusion.
• Monsieur Bleu The group's founding restaurant concept, located in the west wing of Palais de Tokyo, Paris, offering art deco-inspired internationally influenced bistronomic cuisine with French flair and Eiffel Tower views.
• House of Louie Live music and dining venue in the heart of London offering a sensorial journey combining bold flavors with musical performances in a plush townhouse environment.
• Dar Mima Moroccan and North African (Maghreb) cuisine restaurant at Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, celebrating the sunny cuisine of the Maghreb where East and West embrace.
• Perruche Mediterranean-inspired dining destination at Printemps Haussmann, Paris, blending Parisian elegance with the laid-back lifestyle of the French Riviera, offering sun-kissed Provencal cuisine with Eiffel Tower views.
• Il Bambini Club Italian trattoria concept inspired by the vibrant spirit of Italy, located at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Megève, and London, offering wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta, and a carefree atmosphere.
• Mondaine de Pariso French cabaret-style restaurant and nightlife concept inspired by the golden age of Parisian nightlife, featuring sophisticated culinary experiences, exceptional cocktails, and a vibrant arty atmosphere; located in Paris and Istanbul.
• Le Piaf Nocturnal sanctuary and entertainment restaurant named after Edith Piaf, present in Paris, Courchevel, Megève, and Val-d'Isère, featuring a vibrant piano-driven atmosphere with eclectic music and classic French gastronomy.
• Bonnie New York state-of-mind dining concept atop the Morland Tower in Paris, blending Parisian sophistication with Manhattan energy in a sophisticated lounge atmosphere with city views.
• Le Grand Véfour Iconic Parisian gastronomy institution founded in the late 18th century at Palais Royal, Paris, listed as a historic monument and previously frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, and Colette; revived by Laurent de Gourcuff with Chef Bruno Doucet.
• Maxim's Storied Art Nouveau restaurant destination in Paris, having recently started a new chapter after 130 years in business; a heritage icon revived and reinvented by Paris Society.
• Laurent Celebrated landmark restaurant on the Champs-Élysées, Paris, part of Paris Society's portfolio of heritage dining establishments.
• Baronne Splendid restaurant within the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris's 8th arrondissement, listed as a Historic Monument, hosting prestigious events with a 486 sqm ballroom and 3,900 sqm gardens.
• La Suite Discreet dining venue atop the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine in Paris, offering panoramic views and an intimate atmosphere for refined experiences.
• Le Pompon Celebration-focused restaurant at Printemps Haussmann, Paris, described as a destination for events and festive gatherings.
• Bistrot Minim's Revival of the legendary Minim's bistrot brand offering classic French bistro fare in Paris.
• Mimi Kakushi Orient nouveau-inspired restaurant brand operated by Paris Society in Dubai and Miami (at the Delano Hotel), blending Eastern and contemporary culinary influences for affluent diners.
• Madeleine & Marcel French patisserie brand inspired by timeless tradition, offering elegant pastries, viennoiseries, and desserts crafted with precision and premium ingredients; present in Paris (Printemps Haussmann) and Dubai (The View at The Palm).
• Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay Iconic countryside hotel near Paris, a historic abbey property offering a French version of a grand country estate experience, featured as a heritage revival by Paris Society.
• Le Refuge de Solaise The highest hotel in the French Alps, located at altitude 2,551 meters near Val-d'Isère, offering pure luxury mountain experiences for affluent travelers.
• Le Dernier Étage Rooftop event venue on the 7th floor near Place de Clichy, Paris, offering a 180° panoramic view of the Parisian skyline with 730 sqm total surface including a 650 sqm main hall and 80 sqm terrace.
• Orangerie d'Auteuil 19th-century greenhouse venue nestled in the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil at Stade Roland-Garros, Paris, with 1,047 sqm total surface area including reception hall, lounge areas, and mezzanines; available for private hire from July to April.
• Le Pavillon des Etangs Historic manor house venue in western Paris within Bois de Boulogne, featuring two ponds and an eight-hectare park; 564 sqm total surface including a 164 sqm Salon 1899, 200 sqm covered outdoor area, and 200 sqm terrace; available with opening hours up to 2:00 AM.
• Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild 19th-century Haussmannian residence listed as a Historic Monument in Paris's 8th arrondissement; 5,340 sqm total venue surface including a 486 sqm ballroom, 3,900 sqm gardens, and private rooms, previously the residence of Baroness Adèle.
• Paris Society Membership Exclusive membership program offering privileged access across Paris Society's hotels, restaurants, and partner experiences, including VIP spa welcomes, treatment discounts, complimentary Kids Clubs, accommodation discounts, early check-in/late check-out, and exclusive events; Individual at €1,000/year plus €500 joining fee, Couple at €1,700/year plus €750 joining fee.
• Paris Society Consulting Tailor-made consulting services provided by Paris Society Hospitality, offering hospitality expertise and know-how to external hospitality operators for restaurant concept development, design, and operations.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Mandarin Oriental BodrummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Paris Society partnered with Mandarin Oriental Bodrum to open Maison Revka Bodrum at the luxury resort. This represents a key partnership for summer expansion of the Maison Revka brand on the Turkish Riviera, where the restaurant offers French-Slavic fusion cuisine with views of the Aegean.
• Delano Miami BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Paris Society partnered with the Delano Hotel in Miami to open Gigi Rigolatto and Mimi Kakushi dining concepts, marking the group's first entry into the United States market. The Delano Hotel is an iconic Art Deco landmark from 1947 that underwent a 100 million USD renovation, and Paris Society's dining concepts are key attractions of the reopened property alongside existing outlets like the legendary Rose Bar and Bellini Bar.
• AccorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024Accor partnered with Paris Society to expand the group's gastronomy brands in Dubai. Les Echos reported on November 20, 2024 that Accor is betting on Paris Society's gastronomy to expand its presence in the Dubai market, indicating a strategic partnership for hotel and restaurant operations.
• SevenroomssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSevenrooms provides booking and reservation management software for Paris Society's restaurant operations. The privacy policy mentions integration with Sevenrooms for booking management and payment processing through the platform.
• AdyensupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdyen provides payment processing services for Paris Society's online transactions. The terms and conditions state that Paris Society chose Adyen to secure online payments by bank card, with examination of payment card validity through the platform.
• Google (Analytics, Maps)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle provides analytics and mapping services for the Paris Society website, including Google Analytics for audience measurement and Google Maps integration for location information across restaurant and hotel venues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Major Food Group: New York-based luxury restaurant and hospitality group (Carbone, Sadelle's, Torrisi, The Grill, The Lobster Club) with international expansion. Comparable premium restaurant brand builder with multiple distinct concepts and global rollout ambitions.
• Cipriani: Iconic luxury hospitality brand (Harry's Bar, Cipriani 42nd Street, Abu Dhabi, Miami, Doha, Monte Carlo) operating heritage restaurants, clubs, residences, and event venues globally. Highly comparable in combining single-brand luxury F&B, events, and hotel/club extensions.
• The Birley Group: London luxury hospitality group founded by Richard Caring operating Annabel's, Harry's Bar, Mark's Club, Scott's, and other premium restaurants and private members' clubs. Comparable founder-driven multi-venue luxury brand operator with heritage restaurant and private-club concepts.
• Soho House & Co: Global membership-based hospitality group operating clubs, hotels, restaurants, and event spaces targeting creative professionals and affluent members. Closest comparable to Paris Society by business model combining paid membership, restaurant portfolio, hotels, and curated event programming.
• Rocco Forte Hotels: Family-owned luxury hotel group operating 15+ five-star hotels across Europe with strong in-house restaurant, spa, and private-event components. Comparable heritage luxury hospitality positioning with experiential F&B at the core.
• Nobu Hospitality: Global luxury Japanese restaurant and hotel brand with 50+ locations across hotels, standalone restaurants, and residences. Comparable premium lifestyle brand combining F&B concepts with hotel partnerships and celebrity-anchored positioning.
• Oetker Collection: European luxury hotel and restaurant group operating masterwork historic properties (Le Bristol Paris, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Brenners Park) with Michelin-starred restaurants and event venues. Comparable in heritage luxury hospitality with premium F&B and event operations.
• D&D London: UK-based operator of 40+ premium and luxury restaurants, bars, and event venues (Le Pont de la Tour, Quaglino's, Blueprint Café). Directly comparable multi-concept luxury restaurant group with heritage locations and events business.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (LVMH): Luxury hospitality group (now under LVMH) operating iconic hotels, restaurants, trains, and river cruises with deep heritage assets (Orient Express, Cipriani Venice, Splendido). Comparable in heritage-asset acquisition strategy and luxury experiential positioning, but at significantly larger scale under LVMH ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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