For the oldest Houses · Paris

Money is
common.
Admission is not.

The House of Bellacourt has never mistaken the ability to purchase for the privilege of being permitted to do so.

“A place may be purchased. A position must be conferred.”

The Bellacourt Principle · An unpublished courtesy

The archival collection

The Three Ericas

Three houses. Three stones. One exquisite understanding that not everyone belongs.

A note on acquisition

Each Bellacourt invitation is issued by the Maison. Applicants may express interest. Expressions of interest should not be mistaken for eligibility.

Selection considers lineage, discretion, standing, and other matters we do not explain.

I. You do not select your Erica.The Maison determines which stone, if any, is appropriate.

II. You cannot purchase your way onto the list.Attempts to do so are noted.

III. An invitation is not a guarantee.It is merely permission to request an appointment.

Maison Bellacourt

We thank you for your admiration. The Maison regrets that admiration is not a criterion.