About us
Three activities. One identity.
Groupe Balzac is an independent group active in three complementary fields: hospitality management, heritage and real estate.
Groupe Balzac
Its projects are different in nature, yet they share the same identity: a strong connection to French culture, an appreciation for character and history, and a personal approach to every place, object and property.
Groupe Balzac was created and is managed by Chango Zaza Favre, a Swiss entrepreneur with a longstanding connection to France and a passion for French literature, culture and art de vivre.
His experience developing cultural and commercial projects between Europe and Asia has shaped the group’s independent, international and personal approach.
Hospitality management · Balzac Café
A French cultural corner.
Balzac Café is more than a café. It is a cultural destination where books, art, music, cinema, food and conversation come together.
Created in Bangkok, Balzac Café offers an original experience of French culture in a warm and distinctive setting. Visitors can discover books, exhibitions, films, music, carefully selected objects and a café inspired by the French art of living.
Groupe Balzac develops and manages the concept with particular attention to identity, atmosphere and cultural programming. Balzac Café is also designed for international development through carefully selected partnerships.
Heritage · Balzac Antiques
Objects with history and character.
Balzac Antiques buys and sells rare books, cultural objects, art, watches, vintage fashion, design pieces and iconic objects.
Our selection is not limited to a single period or category. We look for pieces that carry a story, reflect a particular era or embody the style and creativity of their time.
Each object is selected for its authenticity, character, cultural interest and lasting appeal. Balzac Antiques connects collectors, enthusiasts and clients looking for singular pieces that deserve to be discovered, preserved and passed on.
Balzac Immobilier
A French perspective on exceptional living
Balzac Immobilier offers an international selection of distinctive properties, chosen with a distinctly French sensibility. We seek homes with soul: remarkable residences defined by their architecture, history, setting and the quality of life they inspire.
Our approach draws on the French art de vivre · an appreciation for beauty, proportion, authenticity and the quiet elegance of places shaped over time. From refined city apartments to country houses and singular estates, every property is selected for its individual character rather than its prestige alone.
We provide discreet, highly personalised guidance throughout the acquisition process, taking the time to understand each client’s aspirations and to identify a property that feels both exceptional and deeply personal.
Our approach
Independent, personal and selective.
Groupe Balzac favours character over uniformity, personal relationships over volume and lasting value over passing trends.
Whether managing a cultural café, selecting a rare object or presenting a distinctive property, the group follows the same principle: every project must have a clear identity, a meaningful story and a genuine reason to exist.
This independent vision allows each Balzac activity to develop in its own way while remaining part of a coherent and recognisable whole.
Our vision
Passing on what matters.
Beauty, culture and heritage create lasting bonds between people and places.