Our Story

A small Parisian atelier with big intentions.

Maison Lumière was founded in 2014 by Élise Marchand, a Paris-trained nail artist who believed that beauty rituals deserved more than fluorescent lights and rushed appointments.

Tucked into a quiet corner of the 1er arrondissement, our atelier holds just five seats. Each is reserved for a single guest at a time — never overlapping, never hurried. Soft music, fresh peonies, espresso poured into porcelain.

Our team trains continuously across Paris, Tokyo, and New York. We work exclusively with 10-free, vegan, and cruelty-free formulations — because true luxury includes what we leave out.

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Inside Maison Lumière atelier

14

Years in Paris

2,400+

Loyal guests

10-free

Vegan polishes only

Our Philosophy

"We don't sell manicures. We offer the rare gift of being attended to, slowly and well, in a world that has forgotten how."

— Élise Marchand, Founder