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A 310-m² dwelling in a 12th-century chateau, registered as a national Historical Monument, with moats, grounds and outbuildings, 30 minutes from Avignon and Uzès, in the Provencal Gard region. Not far from the banks of the Rhône, this chateau is one of the region’s most characteristic monuments, the landscape of which is influenced by winemaking and the richness of its soil, fed by the canals flowing from the peaceful neighbouring waterway, which once provided access to the river. Making skilful use of its strategic position, its construction, on a site that was most likely already occupied during the Carolingian period, dates back to the 12th century with an initial dwelling abutting a defensive tower. However, it was not until the 16th century that it was considerably developed in order to become the impressive edifice of one of the most prominent families in southern France, as well as one of the few in south-eastern France to have a defensive system composed of moats, still filled by a neighbouring stream, which are, in turn surrounded by a curtain of plane trees. From the 12th century, the chateau preserved its corner tower in the northwest, cadenced by impressive arrow slits, while two other towers (including a dovecote) flank the eastern and south-eastern corners of the three three-storey main buildings. The whole surrounds an immense formal courtyard closed off to the south by a high wall, accessible via a massive door with vermiculated rustic stonework, whereas the former rampart walk was transformed into a path along the banks of the moats. In addition, a stone bridge has now replaced the former drawbridge, which today has all but disappeared except for the bases of two of its piers. As for the buildings’ understated exteriors, cadenced by cross-windows and several more recent low-arched windows, they are somewhat counterbalanced by the richly carved doors in the central building and chapel. Saved from ruin in 1978 and registered as a national Historical Monument, the chateau was the subject of a comprehensive restoration project in the 2000s, which resulted in the creation of accommodations combining modern comforts with an unconditional respect for the property’s heritage. Located on the first floor of the chateau’s western wing and partially situated in what was once the Estates General room, the flat occupies a section built between 1572 and 1590 for Marshall de Joyeuse and communicates with a second, independent flat.

In Avignon, on Place Crillon, in an 18th-century mansion, an entirely renovated apartment of approximately 170 m². Nothing, except for the grand classicism of the facade, indicates the presence of this mansion. The sober design of this architectural façade seems to have the sole mission of showcasing Thomas Lainé's masterpiece, the 'Ancienne Comédie'. Its facade, dominated by a radiant head of Apollo, is adorned with four Ionic pilasters supporting an entablature with a triangular pediment and a balustrade enhanced by four vases simulating fire pots. The theatricality of the elevation imposes its law on the entire square, with this baroque jewel being the dominant element. It has often changed its purpose but has always retained its luminous sculpted facade, directly visible from some windows of the apartment. Far from being frozen in time, this architecture resembling an opera set is now animated by a multitude of restaurants and cafes that, when summer arrives, become one of the favorite refuges for festival-goers. The mansion, rather low, in compliance with regulations that mandated not exceeding the height of the city walls, rises two stories under a crenelated cornice highlighting a roof of canal tiles. It presents its cut stone facade under a broken white plaster. Transformed in the 19th century for commercial use, the former porch and the grand courtyard are today occupied by a restaurant with a terrace. The building comprises one apartment per floor, making it a small condominium. Located on the second floor, this apartment is organized on one side into a kitchen and a bedroom with a mezzanine, which overlook the square, and on the other side into a spacious living room, three additional bedrooms, and three bathrooms which face south away from the square with its terraces.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Île Saint-Louis, with a clear view and a perspective over the Seine, a carefully renovated 20 m² studio, very bright. Located in a modest 18th-century building with a rendered façade and bordered by string courses, the studio is situated on the fourth and top floor. It covers approximately 25 square meters of floor space, nearly 15 m² according to the Carrez law. The common areas, decorated with antique fireplace plaques, are served by a wooden staircase with a balustrade, a testament to the building's historic character. Facing directly south, the apartment benefits from abundant light as well as a view over the Seine. During the renovation, the architect chose an optimized design in a single volume. A fitted oak kitchen has been discreetly integrated, while a shower room with toilets is placed behind a glass wall, embodying both functional and aesthetic spirit. The old tiles on the floor harmonize with a second-hand stone fireplace from a castle, adding a touch of nobility under a framework with exposed beams. Every detail has been carefully considered: custom closets, sculpted 19th-century doors, and ornate cast iron radiators. A wardrobe blends discreetly near the shower room. The recent renovation provides the advantage of a comfortable living space, with an energy rating of D.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A sunny 50-m² flat, on the third floor of a building with a lift, not far from Paris's National Assembly, in the 7th arrondissement. The flat, with a floor area of approximately 50 m², is located in the prestigious Invalides neighbourhood, just steps away from the Boulevard Saint-Germain and within proximity to many establishments emblematic of France’s great democratic ethos. As for the 19th-century building, with five floors and two flats per landing, for a total of ten co-owners, it features an entrance safeguarded by an entry code and pass, meticulously maintained common areas, which reflect the aesthetics of the era in which this building was constructed, and a stairwell, illuminated by a bull’s-eye window, with an original wooden staircase decorated with a polished wooden handrail supported by an ornate wrought-iron post. Accessible either via the staircase or the lift, the flat, facing east, includes a foyer, a kitchen, a large living room, a shower room with a lavatory, as well as a bedroom that faces the quiet interior courtyard. Last, but not least, the flat is also sold with a storage cupboard and a cellar space.

A 300-m² sumptuous flat in a 19th-century Italianate palace, with exceptional views of the Pyrenees Mountains, in the capital of the historical region of Béarn . The palace, built out of stone between 1880-1886 and rectangular in shape, faces south and is flanked by a tower to the west as well as an immense greenhouse to the east. Italianate in style and influenced by neo-Renaissance architecture, like the Osborne House, a summer residence for Queen Victoria, the central building has four storeys, while the tower has five. With a colonnade running along the top storey of the central building’s southern and northern exteriors, it is topped with a rooftop terrace safeguarded by a stone balustrade. As for the southern exterior, facing the garden, a double staircase (added in the 1910s) in Carrare marble, provides access to the peristyle terrace, supported by four caryatids depicting the seasons. Completely symmetrical in appearance and cadenced by tall rectangular windows surrounded by ornately sculpted décor, as well as columns, pilasters, friezes and other types of exuberant ornamental details, its southern exterior also features a gently protruding central row of windows, preceded by the peristyle. Originally with 4.6 hectares, the estate is enclosed by tall stone walls and accessible via two immense gates – one of which is decorated with bronze statuettes – each one located next to a caretaker’s cottage. Between 1902 and 1905, the architects Martinet and Rigault added a couple of follies throughout the property, such as an artificial spring and a temple to Diane, built out of reinforced concrete, whereas, in 1954, the grounds were divided up in large part in order to create a housing estate, the villa was split into magnificent flats and its garden was reduced to 8,200 m². Among these flats, the property in question, located on the first floor, is extended by a terrace and a balcony facing south and includes an entrance hall, four bedrooms, two living rooms, a study, a kitchen and two bathrooms, all featuring noble materials and meticulously decorated in a one-of-a-kind style, from the floor to the ceiling. Last, but not least, the common areas mainly include an entrance hall and a massive staircase in Carrare marble, with balustrades and columns also in white marble.

A 92-m² apartment on the third floor of an 18th-century building, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Bon Marché. Like many of the edifices standing on this street, the 18th-century building stands out thanks to its period façade. It has three vertical rows of windows, all with wrought iron guard-rails and has six levels, including the ground floor and a storey in the roof space. There is an antiques shop on the very bottom level. The building is U-shaped, set around a central patio and can be reached through a security door and gate. The apartment is located on the building’s third floor. It can be reached directly by an elevator or via a staircase which is in the process of being renovated and which is private above the third floor. The entrance door opens into a lounge free of the old beams that grace the other rooms. Light streams into the room, which has an impressive ceiling height and large windows that overlook the neighbouring townhouse. Adjacent to the lounge, there is a bedroom that is also east facing, and whose windows are not overlooked. A bathroom and a shower room are grouped together in the central part of the apartment. In the south-facing wing, there is a large kitchen with a dining area, whose floor is paved with period terracotta tiles. The lift opens into this room. Next to it, there is a second bedroom that is bathed in light.

A large apartment in an elegant 19th-century edifice on Lyon’s river peninsula, a stone’s throw from the city’s famous square Place Bellecour. The apartment’s edifice of dressed stone was built in the 19th century. It stands on a corner where two streets meet. It has five floors and faces south-east. The building displays the main traits of the sumptuous constructions of its time: its elegant facade stands out for decorative features that were typical of architecture of its era. These include corniches, pediments and balconies with wrought-iron balustrades. The entrance is fitted with a videophone, an intercom and an entry code system for security. The communal areas are well maintained. Every landing except the top one connects to a single apartment: there are only six properties in this commonhold. A lift takes you to each floor.

A high-ceilinged Parisian apartment bathed in natural light in a former belle époque workshop in the French capital’s 16th arrondissement. The edifice stands out for its pale brickwork facade with a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. The entrance door is set in a surround of blue enamelled ceramic made by the famous French ceramist Émile Müller. This surround is embellished with ceramic tiles with floral and foliage motifs in an art nouveau style and is crowned with a lion’s head. Beyond the entrance door, there is a hallway with a staircase that displays an astonishing ceramic frieze – a listed work in the local land use plan. It is a tall frieze of Persian archers made by Émile Müller. Enamelled bricks adorn the walls and faithfully reflect a frieze from the Palace of Darius in Susa, Iran. Wooden steps lead up to the second floor. Beyond the apartment’s door, there is a vast 120m² space with a five-metre-high ceiling. The main part is an open-plan space bathed in an abundance of natural light from a huge glazed east-facing wall of large panes set in wooden frames. This extensive glazing is the architectural centrepiece of this former workshop. It looks down at an inner court in which the colourful elevations of the neighbouring buildings display a picture that changes over the course of the day. Wood strip flooring of solid oak with a patina of time extends across all the rooms. Its honey tinge and broad planks invite your gaze to explore the apartment. The pure-white walls underline the true sizes of the rooms and reflect the light. The layout respects the workshop’s original fluidity and keeps its character while organising distinct purposes for the different spaces. Beside the huge glazed wall, there is a workspace. The centre is taken up by a relaxation area with contemporary furniture. And a kitchen lies beneath a mezzanine. You reach this mezzanine via a white staircase with geometric lines, to the left of the entrance hall. An open-plan reading room lies up on this mezzanine and a landing connects to the main bedroom and a bathroom with a bathtub, a lavatory and a window. One last flight of stairs takes you up to a second bedroom in the roof space.

Away from the noise, in Passy, a family Haussmannian apartment of 225 m2 and its service rooms. The entrance to the stone building, secured by a digicode and intercom, opens onto well-maintained common areas with a caretaker. The apartment is located on the first floor. The double-leaf entrance door opens onto an imposing hall. The reception rooms it serves, totaling some 111 m2 with the hall, follow a double exposure: a double living room facing the street in front of the entrance, and the dining room overlooking the courtyard to the left. These rooms are adorned at the edges of the ceilings with particularly ornate moldings that crown the doors, entablatures with cartouches decorated with acanthus leaves. The parquet floors are laid in herringbone pattern and the ceiling height is 3.20 meters. All the rooms are fitted with marble fireplaces, particularly elaborate in the reception rooms. Three Haussmannian windows at ground level open onto a balcony, illuminating the double living room which is lined on one side with a wooden library. The sculpted white marble fireplace in Rococo style can warm the hearts with a joyful fire in winter. To the left, the dining room with high paneling and moldings is bathed in light thanks to two tall windows overlooking the tree-filled courtyard. Opposite, the double-leaf door opens onto the main bedroom with closets and a fireplace. The corresponding bathroom is located between the dining room and the entrance. Next to it, a room converted into a wardrobe, followed by another bedroom. A water closet near the two toilets faces these rooms and adjoins the door that opens onto the service corridor equipped with large dish cabinets. Finally, the kitchen, onto which the service door opens, is adjacent, through this circular circulation, to the dining room. The last part consists of a corridor that serves a bathroom along the kitchen, ending at a final bedroom with a high window and fireplace, probably once reserved for the service. Two bedrooms on the top floor accessible by elevator complete this apartment.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Lille, in a 1925 Art Deco building, an apartment located on the third floor, with a garage. The apartment is situated on the third floor of a stone building from 1925, located on Boulevard de la Liberté, a thoroughfare opened in 1860, which was part of the Haussmannian urban planning developments under the Second Empire. Today lined with plane trees, it runs alongside the Palais des Beaux-Arts, the Lille Prefecture, and allows easy access to the city center. The building, designed by architect Charles Sarazin, consists of seven floors and features an Art Deco-inspired façade with rigorous geometry, characterized by a sober line, embellished with stylized motifs and wrought ironwork, where concrete, stone, and brick combine. Access to the residence is through a large glass gate equipped with an intercom. At the end of the entrance, access to the inner courtyard and cellars is through a large wrought iron gate, inspired by Art Deco. On the right, after passing through the vestibule, the elevator, installed in a metal cage, serves the floors except for the seventh. The building stands out for the excellent condition of its common areas. A 14 m² service room, located on the seventh floor, and two basements are attached to the apartment.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 48-m² flat on the third floor of a 19th-century walk-up building, steps away from the Latin Quarter’s Musée de Cluny, in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. The flat is located in a Left Bank neighbourhood synonymous with French philosophy and culture, nestled between the boulevards of Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain. In this historical sector of the capital, known as the Latin Quarter, named in honour of the period when students used Latin to communicate with one other, the 19th-century building, with five storeys, contains two flats per floor, e.g. approximately 15 units in all. Safeguarded by an access code and an entry pass, the common areas feature meticulously maintained Paris stone, while an elegant wooden staircase leads to the third floor where the flat is located. Facing west, it includes a foyer lined with cabinets and a bedroom with built-in storage cupboards that looks out on to a peaceful interior courtyard, followed by a living room with a dining area, the latter of which is separated from the former by an atelier window fitted with frosted glass for extra privacy. In addition, a second bedroom could also be created for guests on the flat’s western side, while the open and fitted kitchen gives on to the living area. As for the bathroom with lavatory, located between the living area and sleeping quarters, it is decorated with blue and white Greek-inspired patterns and is accessible from either side, which could turn out to be quite useful if a second bedroom is created. Featuring straight-plank hardwood floors and tall, double-glazed windows, which bathe the flat in ample sunlight, the property is sold with a storeroom on the first floor, providing additional and precious storage space.

In the first arrondissement of Lyon, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, an apartment in a character building, on the edge of the Rhône. The corner building rises five stories. Its sober and regular façade, made of light stone, reflects a careful and balanced architecture. From the upper floors, the view overlooks the riverbanks, the moored houseboats, the tree-lined walks, as well as the Croix-Rousse and Place Maréchal Lyautey. The entrance to the residence, secured by a double video intercom, leads to well-maintained common areas. A bike storage area meets current needs, while the elevator services the floors. The apartment is located on the fifth and top floor of the building.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A modern, 91-m² apartment, with roof terraces, on the seventh floor of a recent building, in Marseille, in the Arenc district, with parking space. The “2nd Element” programme, which was completed in late 2019, is part of a deliberate environmental approach in keeping with a sustainable building charter for the wider Mediterranean region. The project was designed by the Quartus and Pitch group, focusing on controlled simplicity rather than technological overkill. The building rises above a landscaped garden that is shared by the residents. This very bright apartment is located on the 7th floor of the buildings, has a surface of approximately 91 m² and overlooks the garden. From the roof terrace and loggia, the sea is visible in the distance.

Left bank, adjoining the house of Serge Gainsbourg, a prestigious apartment fully renovated with noble materials. Built during the second half of the 19th century, the five-story building is set back from the street. The stone façade presents a classical order: its windows are topped with delicate arched pediments, supported by sculpted key-formed elements featuring mask motifs, scallops, and floral designs. Upon passing through the grand entrance, whose nobility is emphasized by pilasters with Doric capitals, the path leads, beyond a tree-lined courtyard, to an entry that provides access to the apartment located on the fourth floor, via an elevator and staircase. One of the building's particularities is that each level has only one housing unit. Once through the door, a hall opens directly onto a large, bright living room. This extends into a contemporary open kitchen, centered around a beige marble island. Fully renovated, the apartment showcases remarkable light oak herringbone parquet flooring, whose tones harmonize with the lighting fixtures and brushed brass switches. A gray marble fireplace, a relic from the 19th century, adds a touch of elegance to the living room. The sleeping area comprises two bedrooms with a refined atmosphere. The first features a wardrobe, a beige marble shower room with a double shower, and a toilet. The second, more spacious, includes a large wardrobe as well as a study area. Its adjoining bathroom is majestic, revealing veined green marble that matches the bathtub. Independent toilets with a marble sink are adjacent to the space. The sanitary fixtures have contemporary gunmetal-colored faucets. For optimal comfort, the entire space is equipped with a reversible air conditioning system powered by a heat pump.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In a quiet area of old Paris, near rue Montorgueil, a large studio of over 33 m². Rue Greneta, calm and immediately close to rue Montorgueil, the building was constructed in the 17th century. Many elements are still visible: cut stones, wrought iron railings, and half-timbering in the staircase. The common areas are well maintained and have secure access via Vigik as well as an intercom. The studio, in very good condition, has an area of over 33 m². Its volume is illuminated by two tall double-glazed windows. The main room, over 26 m², includes a fully equipped open kitchen (dishwasher and washing machine). A bathroom with marble finishes includes a sink, a large shower, and a toilet. A wardrobe is fitted in the entrance.This description has been automatically translated from French.

An entirely renovated, 295-m² flat, in a neoclassical chateau, thirty minutes from Paris. Behind a wrought-iron gate and sheltered from view, the chateau stands proudly behind its contemporary-looking courtyard. According to archival records, in 1746, the estate was first bought by the farmer-general Marin de La Haye, before it was acquired in 1790, on the eve of the Revolution, by Madame de Saint-Sauvery, who built a house here, which would then be transformed in the middle of the 19th century into a chateau with an eclectic architectural style by the architect Cannissié, who added an Italian neo-Renaissance style chapel, connected to the central building via a gallery, and designed stables inspired by Swiss chalets. In 1873, an outdoor sitting area covered by a metal and glass truss frame was constructed next to the stables by the André et Fleury company of Neuilly-sur-Seine, while, in 1857, the estate was purchased by the two brothers of the industrialist Jules Laveissière, owner of the chateau at that time, who then carried out an in-depth renovation and replaced it with a neoclassical style edifice in 1902. Lastly, in the 1990s, a four-storey, L-shaped building was attached to the back of the plaster-coated brick chateau, the central building of which is topped with a long-span gable roof and flanked by two protruding wings, which are, in turn, crowned with long-span hipped roofs. In addition, the central building is extended by a forepart on the ground floor topped with a terrace, as are the two side pavilions located on either corner. As for the flat, it occupies the first two levels on the chateau’s western side and faces the garden and ornamental pond, while the commonhold property, set within immense grounds of 1.5 hectares, includes three buildings in total: the chateau, the stables and the recent neoclassical-style wing.

In Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, a spacious family apartment of 220 m², with a sea view. Near the Dinan gate, the apartment is located in a shipowner's building built in the early 18th century under the auspices of Garangeau, a disciple of Vauban. Listed as a historical monument in 1942, the building was rebuilt identically in the 1950s after the bombings of 1944. The structure consists of a modern concrete structure with a granite façade, which has retained the original stones. Raised with three square floors under the eaves, the whole evokes pre-war buildings. Topped with tall chimney stacks, the slate roof is pierced with dormer windows with curved granite lintels and small capucine windows. The entrance door is a double-leaf design with panels, surmounted by a glazed transom with small panes. It opens into a long entrance hall that leads to a vestibule paved with polished stone. In addition to a lift, a staircase leads to the upper floors. Another staircase descends to the cellars. The main staircase, also in polished stone, is bordered by a wrought-iron railing with scrolls. The cellar is located on the first basement level, accessible by a granite staircase. Covering an area of approximately 28 m², it has a high ceiling. The floor is made of compacted earth. Under the roof, an attic extends over approximately 42 m², of which 24 are in accordance with the Carrez law. Wooden-floored, it is illuminated by two dormer windows facing south and north. A garage is located in the neighboring co-ownership, accessible via an inner courtyard. Covering an area of approximately 18 m², it is constructed of concrete and cement, with a wooden door.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Nantes, with the Graslin square in sight, a 168 m2 Louis-Philippe style apartment. The apartment occupies the second floor of a building from 1843 with classical architecture, rising six levels above the basement. The north-facing street facade, made of light stone, features regular and aligned openings. The property is distinguished by a continuous balcony along its entire length, set on a molded cornice with corbels and bordered by a simple geometric wrought iron railing. Covering nearly 168 m², the interior consists of five rooms decorated in the Louis-Philippe style. The complete renovation carried out in 2016 managed to preserve the spirit of the place while providing immediate comfort. The property includes a vaulted cellar of approximately 30 m² in the basement as well as an attic of approximately 9 m² on the sixth floor.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saussaye district, a bright penthouse of 395 m² and its panoramic terrace of 290 m². Built in the 1960s, the well-maintained building is of beautiful quality. A caretaker lives on-site. Spread over two levels, the penthouse occupies the entire fifth and top floor as well as part of the fourth. The fifth level is accessible by an elevator, which opens directly into a spacious entrance paved with cabochon marble. There, a staircase bordered by an 18th-century style wrought-iron railing leads, through a glass door, to a vast rooftop terrace that covers the entire surface of the building's roof, offering a 360-degree view of Paris and La Défense.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, in the Préfecture district, a duplex apartment on the top floor of a 19th-century building, with a parking space. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, the five-story building has a balanced and well-maintained appearance. Its orderly facade, accented by discreet pilasters and finely molded cornices, is punctuated by balconies, including a continuous one on the top level. The entrance, secured by an intercom, has retained its original features: stone staircase, cement tiles, and stained glass. The communal courtyard provides a peaceful space and includes a spot for bike parking. An elevator serves the half-floors.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A more than 300-m² reception apartment, in a 19th-century mansion house, between Avenue Victor Hugo and the Bois de Boulogne. This private mansion, built in the late 19th century, boasts a classic and sober façade typical of the Haussmannian era. Made of ashlar, the edifice rises up above its sleeper wall of rusticated masonry. The walls of the upper floors are adorned with pilasters crowned by Ionic capitals, while the windows are underlined by sculpted bas-reliefs depicting abundance. After passing through the carriage gate, a sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux depicting a goat and 4 cupids welcomes visitors. Opposite, a large, marble staircase with a remarkable wrought-iron balustrade leads to the first floor on which the property is located. It can also be reached via an elevator. The entrance is made up of a hall with grey and red marble flooring and could serve as the setting for sculptures or works of art. The ceiling height of 5 metres further enhances this majestic impression. Overlooking the street, a living room with a ceiling boasting very ornate moulding and wood-panelled walls could be used as an office or a bedroom. Two bathrooms open directly into this room. Opposite, there is a room into which light streams through a large glass roof typical of 19th-century galleries. It is fitted with Versailles wood stripped flooring and the oak wainscotting is enhanced by a Hubert Robert inspired overmantel mirror in the shape of a door. An adjacent dining room is followed by a kitchen and an office. An interior staircase leads to the second floor, which has two bedrooms as well as a bathroom. The master bedroom is located on the third floor, in the attic level, and boasts exposed metal beams that bestow an industrial aspect upon it. In the corner, there is a semi-open-plan bathroom.

Paris, Auteuil-sud, a family apartment with four bedrooms and its private garden of 30 m². Built in 1926, the real estate complex stands out for its sober architectural lines. The main entrance reveals an elegant, guarded, and secure hall. In contrast, a more discreet metal door, located in the pedestrian street, serves as a confidential access point. With an area of nearly 150 m², extended by a private garden of about 30 m², the apartment offers unique volumes. The living room, organized in two half-levels, creates a reception space of over 50 m² structured by a few wooden steps and a remarkable ceiling height, reaching up to 4 m. The layout creates smooth circulation and an almost scenographic perception of the spaces, which are naturally extended by the private garden, accessible at ground level. Isolated, it overlooks a pedestrian pathway and enjoys absolute calm, which is rare at such an address. Large openings flood the living room with abundant light. In the main entrance of the apartment, a gallery distributes all the rooms: an independent kitchen, guest toilets, and four bedrooms, two of which are exposed to the green spaces of the co-ownership, while the other two face the private garden. Three shower rooms complete the ensemble for added comfort. The whole exudes timeless elegance: a warm parquet floor, a fireplace framed by woodwork, doors adorned with mirrors, and above all, a custom oak library that spans an entire wall. It is possible to purchase a garage nearby in addition to the price.

A peaceful 113-m² apartment in Montmartre, in the Abbesses-Lepic district, on the top floor with 55-m² of terraces and two bedrooms. The apartment has no neighbours above and no shared walls on any of its sides. It is very peaceful, boasts uninterrupted views and is not overlooked. The entrance door opens into a hall followed by a corridor with a window, opposite which there is a guests’ lavatory with a hand washbasin and cupboards. To the right, behind a glazed door, there is a living room with windows to the south and west, allowing it to be generously bathed in light. It extends to the south onto an almost 27-m², peaceful, sunlit and leafy terrace. Next to the lounge, the fully fitted kitchen is semi-open-plan and was custom-made by a joiner. The worktops and backsplashes are made of Zimbabwean black granite. The doors of the kitchen furniture are made of light-coloured wood, creating a harmonious contrast. There are no cupboards on the top of the walls to avoid cluttering the room’s volume. A south-facing French window opens onto a small terrace. At the end of the entrance corridor, there is a shower room with a walk-in shower, a Corian washbasin and a washing machine. To the left, there is an east-facing bedroom that has vast wardrobe space, is bathed in light, is not overlooked and looks out onto a wall covered in vegetation. In the lounge, a comfortable wooden staircase with steps almost one-meter-wide climbs upstairs. Below these stairs, there is plenty of storage space. At the top of the staircase, there is a landing with a patio door leading onto an almost 24-m² terrace. To the left, a second bedroom also has a patio door that opens onto the terrace. The rear wall of the room is occupied by a wardrobe stretching from floor to ceiling. There is a shower room with a double washbasin Corian counter-top, a large walk-in shower and a separate lavatory. There is light oakwood stripped flooring throughout, except in the shower rooms, which are tiled. All the windows are fitted with electric roller shutters. A cellar and a secure unit for bicycles and pushchairs is available with the property. As an option, in the building’s basement, it is possible to purchase a parking place, which is fitted with a charging point for electric vehicles and is wide enough to park a car and a scooter.

An apartment on the top floor, with a roof terrace, renovated by a renowned architect, in the Marais district and on one of the oldest shopping streets in Paris. The apartment occupies the fifth and top floor of a small building typical of the Marias district. It has 64 m² of living space spread over two levels. It was designed by Italian architect Luciano Giorgi as a veritable movie set, playing subtly with the effects of light to create a unique atmosphere. The entrance opens into a 27-m² reception room, reminiscent of a film set, combining a lounge and dining room. A south-facing corner terrace, like a podium, overlooks the roofs of Paris. A sober and functional separate kitchen completes the first level, which also includes shower room with a washbasin and lavatory intended for guests. A floating staircase leads to the top floor which includes a master bedroom and an adjoining room that could be used as an office or walk-in wardrobe. A bathroom with a bath and washbasin is bathed in light through a skylight. There is sufficient space for a washing machine to be housed in the bathroom. Storage space can be found on the landing. The whiteness of the rooms is emphasised by many storage spaces and built-in cupboards of the same colour, while the exposed concrete floor enhances the modern appearance. This south-facing property is naturally bathed in light by the sunshine. Furthermore, the apartment can be purchased with its furniture, which is inspired by Italian design. Indeed, some pieces were designed by the architect himself.

A Parisian apartment renovated by an interior designer, nestled at the back of an edifice's calm inner court in the French capital's 1st arrondissement. The edifice’s plain facade reflects the classical Parisian architectural style of the 19th century. Its ashlar facing is remarkably well maintained. This facade is a token of the splendid building’s construction quality. The windows are spaced out evenly. They are fitted with wrought-iron guardrails with fine motifs that are typical of the edifice’s time of construction. The covered entrance, framed between two stone pilasters, leads into a paved inner court, which adds to the secrecy of this haven. The facade, which is timeless in style and impeccably maintained, echoes the calm, refined ambience of the apartment it hides inside. The apartment lies in the second building, at the back of a court dotted with plants. This secret haven of tranquillity is a rare asset in such a central district of Paris. A covered entrance takes you to the edifice. Beyond a gate, you get to a cosy open-air space where a lodge houses the letterboxes. A door that has an intercom and is fitted for security leads into the building. The apartment lies up on the first floor. You reach it via a staircase or a lift. The landing here connects to only two dwellings. The apartment offers an 88m² floor area. It was renovated by an interior designer in 2019. The delightful dwelling masterfully combines historical charm with modern touches. Right from the entrance hall and in all the other rooms, oak chevron parquet or oak strip flooring extends across the home. On the left, there is a shower room with a shower and lavatory. Just beyond it, there is a little room that could serve as an office or even as a small first bedroom. Straight ahead from the entrance hall, there is the second bedroom: the master bedroom – a haven of calm that looks out at the inner court. On the right, there is the lounge – the dwelling’s centrepiece. This splendid lounge has exposed ceiling beams and a working fireplace with a white marble mantel. In-built storage spaces and bookshelves line the walls. Beyond the lounge, there is a fitted kitchen. It blends into the apartment discreetly and harmoniously. On the left, a door leads into a third bedroom. It has an en-suite bathroom with white tiles and a black and white mosaic floor. This bathroom has a window and a lavatory. A fourth bedroom can also be reached from the lounge. It has its own private shower room and lavatory. The apartment’s well-designed layout would be perfect for a family, yet each occupant can enjoy their own privacy too.