Rich with cultural insights, Chef Jean Imbert and Marc Lambron take you through the destinations, décor, and cuisine that define France's legendary and prestigious Athénée Plaza. Rich with cultural insights, Chef Jean Imbert and Marc Lambron take you through the destinations, décor, and cuisine that define France's legendary and prestigious Athénée Plaza. Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives, and has expanded to cover over 1,700 titles.