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Created in 1896 by Jean-Marie Soubirous (nephew of Saint Bernadette) and his wife Benoîte Toulet, the Grand Hôtel Moderne welcomed aristocrats and visiting dignitaries in a refined and pleasant setting in the very heart of Lourdes.
Desiring to build "the most beautiful hotel in the city", Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), one of the greatest artists of Art Nouveau, was entrusted with the design of the interior of the establishment.
the interior of the hotel.

The Restaurant Le Majorelle - a masterpiece of Art Nouveau
The woodwork and parquet floors of Restaurant Le Majorelle create a warm and intimate atmosphere.
Majorelle's characteristic ornaments combine tradition and modernity and are directly inspired by nature: stems and tendrils of plants as well as water lily leaves
and water lily leaves are delicately carved into the restaurant's woodwork, and gold leaf engravings adorn the walls.

Pyrenean marble - a noble material
Impressive marble columns stand out in the restaurant, providing a striking contrast to the woodwork. This marble from local Pyrenean quarries was also used to design the Salon d'Hercule
(salon of the King's private apartments at the Palace of Versailles).

The architecture
The Grand Hôtel Moderne is inspired by the classical baroque architecture similar to the majestic castles built during the reign of King Louis XVI. The
curved and sculpted walls of the brightly colored building are adorned with elaborate carved stone balconies. The high windows are ideally located and the high
high ceilings bathe the large salons in natural light.

Modernity
When it opened in 1896, the Grand Hôtel Moderne represented the latest in elegance and comfort and was one of the first hotels in southwest France to offer
in southwestern France to offer private bathrooms with hot water, elevators on every floor, and private telephone booths. It instantly became a symbol of modernity and one of the most
sophisticated and prestigious hotels of its time.