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The Story
Domus Blanc
Step into Domus Blanc, a heaven of refined luxury and personalized service. At our boutique hotel, we are dedicated to creating an exceptional experience through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Discover a place where sophistication and comfort converge, promising a memorable stay beyond expectation.
PAUL BLANC
The history of Domus Blanc runs deep, beginning in 1870 with its construction by French Consul Paul Blanc and his wife, Erasmia Ligouni, daughter of Leonidas Ligounis, a famous engineer of the time. The building was commissioned as a dowry for the marriage of his daughter to the Consul.
Paul Blanc lived in Chania from 1886 to 1901 where he quickly became friends and political allies with his neighbor, Eleftherios Venizelos, who later served as Prime Minister of Greece. Known for his love of fine food, exquisite wines, and the art of living well, Paul Blanc’s home was always a place of warm hospitality, reflecting his refined tastes and welcoming spirit.
FLORENTINE KALOUTSI
A talented artist, Florentine studied painting in England before returning to Crete in 1912 to revive the ancient craft of weaving. She rented Domus Blanc and brought 150 looms to preserve this Minoan tradition.
Her workshop, “The Double Axe”, became one of Europe’s first women-led handicraft industries, thriving with stores across Greece and exports to Europe.
