Castor Fleuriste - The Art of Seasonal Blooms
Every day, Louis-Géraud Castor carefully selects seasonal flowers, building his bouquets around a central bloom. With an eye trained in art and a heart that breathes flowers, his floral atelier was born seven years ago from these two passions. Since then, he has crafted compositions that reflect his personal taste and subconscious inspirations, always guided by deep respect for the seasons.
Louis-Géraud Castor
For Castor, flowers are never an afterthought—they are an art form. He believes that a bouquet is incomplete without the right vase, a philosophy inspired by his mentor in the art world, Francine Grunwald, granddaughter of Gustav Klimt and a renowned art dealer. “I never give a bouquet without the accompanying vase,” she once told him. That sentiment became a guiding principle in his work. Flowers are ephemeral, but the gesture of leaving behind a vase transforms them into a lasting gift.
Clair de Lune.
His taste extends beyond florals to objects d’art—vases by Emile Gallé, Jean Després, Jean Dunand, and the ceramics of Picasso. In today’s minimalist interiors, he sees a vase as an essential element, just like a sofa or coffee table. He favors monochrome palettes, the abstraction of Soulages, Nicolas de Staël, and Mark Rothko, and the raw elegance of Jean-Michel Frank’s designs. Inspired by the concept of “poor luxury,” he demonstrates that even the simplest wildflowers, like cosmos, can become opulent when thoughtfully arranged. By removing their leaves and focusing on mass and form, he creates something lush, sculptural, and profound.
On his website, he shares a beautifully curated questionnaire, offering insight into his love for flowers. It’s remarkable how he positions each bloom as a true statement piece—transforming arrangements into living works of art. His bouquets are not just compositions; they are experiences, drawing the viewer into a world of color, texture, and depth.