Sofitel: Where Glowing Lights Spark Magic and Poetry

For the winter season, Sofitel teams up with Bernardaud, a family-run business and French flagship of Limoges porcelain. The result: a poetic votivelight to light up your home and night.

We want this tradition to last forever

Invented in 1828, the votivelight still continues to delight everyone who loves beautiful objects. This traditional engraving technique on thin unglazed bisque porcelain is the trademark of the Maison Bernardaud, with whom Sofitel creates an exceptional and delicate piece. Two fields of expertise come together in harmony.

Where two worlds meet

Crafted in Limoges, the Sofitel x Bernardaud votivelight features the “Cultural Link” symbol. A mixture of intertwining curves that seemingly creates an infinite print steeped in magic – a true symbol of the bond that connects cultures from all over the world. Immaculately white at first, it transforms into a ball of soft radiance when lit. The candle flame animates the engraved decoration with a subtle interplay of shadow and light.

Where magic is sparked

Sofitel began its Candle Ritual several years ago. It is inspired by Paris in the 1860s, a time when over 56,000 oil lamps illuminated what would later be called the “City of Light.” A unique ceremony, carried out in all the brand’s hotels since 2007. An authentic journey that leads to wonder, filled with surprises along the way. A warm and rhythmic French philosophy that can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home for a soothing ambience all winter long.

The glowing alliance of two French Maisons of excellence

This unique votivelight symbolizes a long-term collaboration between Sofitel and Bernardaud, which will result in the deployment of dinnerware in upcoming Sofitel hotels such as the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa, the Sofitel Riyadh, and the Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort.

Sofitel x Bernardaud votivelight is from €65, available on sofitel.com and in establishments worldwide.