Listening to the voices that truly matter… is always the best way to speak about the French Art of Living.
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sofitel for quite some time, the most French of all international hotel brands. Maud Bailly, its CEO, perfectly embodies that French spirit which continues to fascinate the world.
For our book “Definint the French art de vivre”, she shared with us her unique vision of this very special art de vivre.
What struck us in our conversation:
✨ Her vision of art de vivre as the ability to “decode aesthetics in every domain”
✨ Her interpretation of French impertinence: creativity and freedom rather than arrogance
✨ Her singular path from the ENA to Sofitel all in the service of excellence
With her background in prestigious state institutions and now at the head of the most French luxury hospitality brand of the Accor Group, Maud Bailly reminds us that the French art de vivre is not about clichés, but a genuine philosophy of everyday life, one rooted in authenticity and refined simplicity.
📖 Discover her testimony and those of 10 other inspiring figures in “The French Art of Living”, the first book to define this emblematic notion.