Jacques Garcia | |
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| Born | (1947-09-25) 25 September 1947 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Interior design |
| Buildings | Château du Champ de Bataille |
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Jacques Garcia (born 25 September 1947) is a French architect,[1] interior designer and garden designer, best known for his contemporary interiors of Paris hotels and restaurants. He is the current owner of the Château du Champ de Bataille in Normandy.
Early life and education
Born in 1947 to a Spanish father, Jacques Garcia showed a talent for drawing and objects of art at a young age. At the age of eight, he constructed and furnished his first structure at the home of his grandparents.[2] Thereafter he attended a school of interior design and completed his education in the applied arts.
Career
When he finished his education, he began working for a firm of contemporary architects, and created the concepts for the interiors of the Tour Montparnasse in Paris, Le Méridien hotels, and the Royal Monceau à Paris. He was also the interior architect for the Hôtel Costes and Costes restaurants, the Hotel Majestic, and the restaurant Fouquet's. In 2006, he redecorated the Hôtel Odéon Saint Germain in Paris.
In 2023, Garcia designed the interiors for Maison Gainsbourg's museum, bookshop, and piano bar to reflect the aesthetic of musician Serge Gainsbourg's Paris home.[3][4]
Château du Champ de Bataille
Garcia purchased the Château du Champ de Bataille in Normandy in 1992. The Baroque château was built in the 17th century for the Maréchal de Créqui and lies between the communes of Neubourg and Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc. Garcia restored the château and recreated its French formal garden.[5] He also assembled a collection of furniture and royal art objects dispersed after the French Revolution.
Honors and awards
For his achievements, he was named commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, and a Chevalier in the order of the Légion d'honneur.
Works
- Garcia, Jacques; Servat, Henry-Jean. Le Style à La Traviata. Albin Michel. ISBN 978-2-226-15203-9.
- Garcia, Jacques; Ferrand, Franck. L'Éloge du décor. Flammarion. ISBN 978-2-08-011465-5.
- Garcia, Jacques; Ferrand, Frank. Moderne. Gallimard. ISBN 978-2-07-011749-9.
Bibliography
- Jacques Garcia by Franck Ferrand, published by Flammarion.
- Jacques Garcia : ou L'Éloge du décor by Franck Ferrand.
Filmography
- Jacques Garcia, gentleman décorateur (52mn), by Francis Blaise.
References
- ^ "Jesse Tyler Ferguson nabs a swanky Chelsea condo". Curbed NY. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Biographie sur evene.fr
- ^ Serafin, Amy (20 September 2023). "Maison Gainsbourg Opens in Paris, Filled with Serge Gainsbourg's Stories". Wallpaper. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ Burshtein, Karen (4 October 2023). "Serge Gainsbourg's Legendary House Has Reopened as a Time Capsule Frozen in Time". Elle Decor. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ Les jardins sur le site de son domaine sur duchampdebataille.com
External links
- Château du Champ-de-Bataille blog article in French with many photos, including aerial views of the grounds
- Château du Champ de Bataille (French)
- Château du Champ de Bataille at the Committee of Parks and Gardens of the French Ministry of Culture
