Founded in 1999 in Tours by François-Xavier Richard, Atelier d’Offard – an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant – perpetuates the tradition of block-printed wallpaper while reviving historic techniques such as carton-pierre, adapted for contemporary use. Its team of artisans combines traditional craftsmanship, like engraving, molding, coloring, and installation, with innovative digital tools. The atelier creates both original designs and historical reproductions for heritage sites. In 2009, it received the Liliane Bettencourt Prize for the Intelligence of the Hand.

Excellence and savoir-faire extend the legacy of Orient Express beyond land, finding a new resonance at sea. Aboard the Orient Express Corinthian, the first of the Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the ceiling of The Spa by Guerlain, crafted by Atelier d’Offard, carries forward the art of block-printed wallpaper and carton-pierre into this exceptional setting. The result is a harmonious composition, where interlocking patterns and light interact, shifting subtly throughout the day.

Shedding light on the artisans behind l'Orient Express. Under the artistic direction of architect Maxime d’Angeac, Orient Express Art Director, the brand remains true to its heritage while reinventing the contemporary codes of luxury. Maxime d’Angeac and his teams do not reinterpret the past, but extend its spirit.