The Élysée Montmartre is a music-infused boutique hotel that heroes eco-conscious design from one of Paris' most vibrant cultural districts. Olivia Palamountain reports

The Élysée Montmartre Hôtel, on Boulevard Rochechouart in the heart of Montmartre, features just 16 rooms, including four duplexes, strategically positioned between two of the French capital's most iconic music venues.

Created by producer Abel Nahmias and architect-entrepreneur Julien Labrousse, the hotel occupies a distinctive location with the bustling Parisian street life at its front and panoramic views of the Sacré-Cœur basilica to the rear.

Boulevard Rochechouart, which once marked Paris's northern boundary, has a storied history as a centre for entertainment, having been frequented by artistic luminaries like Toulouse-Lautrec and La Goulue during the area's bohemian heyday.The property is sandwiched between the historic Trianon, an avant-garde theatre dating back to 1894, and the Élysée-Montmartre, a legendary concert venue that has welcomed music legends including David Bowie, Björk and Daft Punk.

In a unique gesture towards its musical surroundings, hotel guests receive privileged access to concerts at the neighbouring venues, with room reservations easily combined with tickets to sought-after performances.Despite its position in one of Paris's most animated neighbourhoods, the hotel is tranquil and calm. The interior design showcases artisanal craftsmanship throughout, with bespoke furniture custom-made from sustainable eucalyptus wood -typically used in paper production but repurposed here as part of the hotel's eco-conscious approach.

Original architectural elements have been thoughtfully preserved, with ancient brick walls visible behind light linen curtains and an intricately sculpted wooden ceiling featuring delicate swirls. The breakfast area offers speciality coffees from independent roasters, while bathrooms feature distinctive pink stone basins sourced from Portugal.

One of seven hotels worldwide shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards, the design philosophy draws inspiration from Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetics, emphasising the beauty of imperfection and raw materials to create a space of "originality and serenity".