Left bank : lifestyle and authenticity

In Paris “historical” or “bourgeois” neighbourhoods, it’s the address that gives property real prestige.

This is especially true of the Left Bank, due to the rarity of supply, the historical character of the area, the walk-about lifestyle, and the proximity of Parisian cultural sites. The crème de la crème is a place with a view over Luxembourg Gardens, and nothing opposite, which can sell at up to €28,000 a sq. metre. Provided you can find one.

The truly exceptional locations are along the left bank of the Seine. Another hot spot is the Panthéon area in the 5th arrondissement. Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th is completely invincible. And the most elegant neighbourhood of all is the Carré des Antiquaires near the antique shops in the 7th. Now on the rise is the Invalides area and the Champ-de-Mars, all of them symbols “of reliable value on the Left Bank and much appreciated by the

Left bank : lifestyle and authenticity, Luxury real estate in Paris

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