At 34, Adrien Gloaguen has already opened several hotels in Paris, including the Hôtel Panache and the Hôtel Paradis. Furthermore, a new establishment is about to be born, the Hôtel Bienvenue will officially open its doors at the end of June. He is also at the head of the Bonne Nouvelle skincare brand. He is the father of 6-year-old Manon and 3-year-old Aimée.
Your biggest laugh / Dad moment?
The moment my wife told me she was pregnant… I was between a fit of laughter and a heart attack.
Your favorite family (besides yours and ours)?
The big movie family.
What would you be capable of doing to get a big hug?
I am the father of two little girls, I get free hugs.
At your place, what does a family snack time look like?
A war between my daughters and me to see who will eat the most cookies.
A pretty cool activity with them?
The Bogato parent/child pastry classes at the Hôtel Bienvenue opening this summer.
A recipe that can be made in two shakes of a spoon?
The spaghetti recipe from The Godfather. An improved bolognese with sausages.
How do they roll you in the flour?
I get rolled in the flour all the time no matter what.
They make a big deal out of it when…?
When I ate all their cookies.
How do you manage to coax them?
By promising to go to the À la Mère de Famille shop on rue du Faubourg Montmartre.
A favorite "À la Mère de Famille" product?
The palets for me and the chocolate lollipops for my daughters.
A gift for À la Mère de Famille for its 256th birthday?
A chocolate walker.
