The good life in La Belle Ville!
The La Belle Ville hotel was born from a desire to return to conviviality. In the lively Belleville district of Paris, the hotel is a hybrid, welcoming, warm and comfortable place to live.
Much more than just a hotel, there is a whole universe hidden behind its majestic green façade: a lounge where you can work and relax at any time of the day, pizzas that are “Mamma Mia”, cozy rooms, a place where customers and local regulars rub shoulders, and all in an eco-responsible approach. Ah… The Beautiful Life!
So because we advocate conviviality, we decided to create together a sneaker in alternating grape leather as well as an espadrille in recycled cotton. Two models that reflect our common values, bearing the image of La Belle Ville.
I discovered the collaboration
We were able to meet Michel Delloye, president of the COQ hotel group and owner of the La Belle Ville hotel, for an exclusive interview.
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HAS. |
Hello Michel ! Tell us, how did the story of the La Belle Ville hotel begin? |
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Mr. |
Hello Aurélie! With the La Belle Ville hotel, we wanted to create a beautiful hotel, in a beautiful area, hence the notion of “La Belle Ville”. And with such a baseline, the objective was to do great things. |
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HAS. |
If you had to describe the La Belle Ville hotel in three words, what would they be? |
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Mr. |
I would say sincere, friendly - therefore lively - and humble. |
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HAS. |
Why Angarde? |
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Mr. |
Angarde is a brand that I have known personally for a long time because I have espadrilles. I find that this brand has exactly the same values as us. |
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HAS. |
Why did you choose the Belleville district? |
| Mr. |
What we immediately liked about this neighborhood is that it is still a very authentic neighborhood of Paris. We see a completely mixed population there and this means that the hotel's clientele is totally mixed. And that's what we're looking for.
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| HAS. | What are your eco-responsible challenges? |
| Mr. | Eco-responsible issues are continual since it is an approach that evolves over time. Today, we don't bring in plastic, we collect rainwater and we try to integrate our entire team into new approaches. In addition, all our bathroom care products are solid. |
| HAS. | What would you like to share with your community, your customers? |
| Mr. | First of all, good pizzas…and beautiful sneakers! |
| HAS. | The most “caliente” pizza? |
| Mr. | Caliente… [laughs]. You have to come and taste them all but I want to say that there is always ONE signature pizza, it's the “Belle Pizze” and you have to come and see it to believe it. |
| HAS. | Are you more of sneakers or espadrilles? |
| Mr. | Ah clearly espadrilles! Because it totally inspires comfort and being almost barefoot. |
| HAS. | And if it wasn't in Belleville, where would the hotel be? |
| Mr. | Ah precisely… on the beach where I could wear my espadrilles [laughs] |
The Beautiful Vi(ll)e in Angarde!
Imagine yourself strolling through the colorful corridors and restaurant of La Belle Ville with your espadrilles or sneakers... happiness!
After speaking with Michel Delloye, we were able to visit the hotel and even eat there. We are not disappointed: a more than welcoming team, a summer atmosphere and a “Mama Mia” pizza: it almost feels like we're on vacation!
We took the La Belle Ville logo and placed it on the side of the sneaker, on the alternating grape leather upper. As with our other models, the insole is removable: it is made of recycled latex and anti-bacteria microfiber. The outsole is made from recycled rubber. Everything is handmade in our workshop in Porto.
The perfect combo for a stylish sneaker with unparalleled comfort!
As for the espadrille, we find the same logo on the toe of the recycled cotton shoe. As with our other models, the lining is made of bamboo fiber. The outsole is made of recycled rubber and fine jute braid. The insole is removable: it is made of latex and is anti-odor and anti-shock. Everything is handmade in our workshop in Spain.
In short, a minimalist design but with a touch of pep for as much comfort as ever!
And since good news never comes alone...
And because life is beautiful, especially in La Belle Ville… and even more so in espadrilles!
We are organizing a competition where you can win a night for 2 people, breakfast included & a pair of espadrilles from the collab'! Something to brighten up your summer.
Visit our Instagram account between July 4 and 10, 2022 to participate!
