1857: The private hotel construction
In 1857 Monsieur Edmond Petit ordered the construction of the building as his private home. By that time, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées had already become the place to be seen for members of Parisian high-society; some parading its length in magnificent carriages while others would promenade or stroll dressed in their finest attire.
1923: The San Regis opens its doors
In 1923, Simon André Terrail, proprietor of the famous restaurant “La Tour d’Argent”, acquired this stylish residence, wishing to turn it into a luxury hotel that would be the hub of the fashion, entertainment and business worlds. As a result, the San Régis welcomed many English tourists through its doors, for whom Paris was a highly esteemed destination.
In the 50's
In the 1950s, when Monsieur Terrail sold another of his hotels, the palatial George V, much of its exquisite antique furniture was transferred to the San Régis. These sumptuous furnishings became one of the great attractions of this luxurious little hotel. With its enviable location just a few steps from the Christian Dior boutique, the San Régis became the pre-eminent location for members of the fashion world. Many of the leading figures in cinema and fashion chose to make it their home, with regular guests including Carmel Snow, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, Lauren Bacall, Romy Schneider, Gene Kelly, Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen and Louis Malle.
1984: Elie Georges owner
In 1984, looking for the hotel of his dreams, the current owner Elie George fell in love with the San Régis, captivated by the unrivalled location, the proportions of its neo-classical façade, the harmony of its interior spaces, the period furnishing, and the building's rich history.
