Which Paris hotel became Coco Chanel’s home for many years?

The Ritz Paris became Coco Chanel’s home for many years. She lived in a suite at the hotel on Place Vendôme from the late 1930s until her death in 1971.

The hotel opened in 1898 under César Ritz and quickly became associated with luxury, international society, and prominent guests. Its location placed Chanel close to the center of Parisian jewelry, couture, and high-society life.

Chanel’s residence at the Ritz helped reinforce the hotel’s connection with her public image. The suite is often identified as the place where she lived rather than merely a temporary base for business trips. The hotel also became associated with the Chanel brand through its location near the designer’s boutiques and workshops.

Popular retellings sometimes describe Chanel as having lived permanently in the hotel from the beginning of her career. In fact, her earlier life included residences and work locations elsewhere in France and Paris before the Ritz became her long-term home.