L’Arlatan is an eclectic hotel in the pretty, unassuming little town of Arles in the South of France. Spanning 4,000 sqm, the design presents vibrant interiors by artist Jorge Pardo, in collaboration with architects including Max Romanet and Renzo Wieder, set within a historic, centuries-old building. The property dates as far back as the 5th century, built on the ruins of a Roman Basilica. In the past century, L’Arlatan was primarily a private residence, and in 1988 the previous owners uncovered the ruins of the Roman basilica and the bases of statues and a fountain in the basement. In designing the hotel, Mexico-based Cuban artist Jorge Pardo sought to preserve L’Arlatan’s history while infusing a new creative spirit. Pardo worked closely with Maja Hoffmann, the Swiss billionaire who is on a mission to transform Arles into an arts destination. Hoffmann acquired the mansion in 2014 and oversaw a three-year-long renovation before opening the L’Arlatan hotel in October 2018.
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