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LOCATIONLaRochelle,France
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CATEGORYHotel
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ARCHITECTAtelierSoloPhilippeLucazeau–architectedplg

The art-hotel, housed in a former coin factory, dominates the picturesque Old Port of La Rochelle. The sophistication of Caboche is immediately apparent, pre-announcing the hotel’s atmosphere from the outside and welcoming guests with a strong visual impact. Like luminous gems, Caboche’s spheres create a mesmerising effect of transparency, diffusing light through a mosaic of refractions that adds value to the entire lobby, thanks to three matching lamps: one suspension and two wall versions.
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