Paris 6th district, A View on the Seine

This magnificent apartment, steeped in history, is on the second floor of a 17th century private home, once an outbuilding of Queen Margot's mansion. By the banks of the Seine, facing the Louvre, it has one of the most extraordinary views over the heart of Paris. "You'll feel like a privileged spectator, leaving the bustle of the street and finding yourself in an out-of-time refined atmosphere," stresses Emile Garcin. The vintage furbishings have been carefully preserved (the facade and several rooms are listed in the inventory of French monuments) but they can also accomodate more contemporary styles. With a 4-m wide clearance, the rooms are very bright and the vast living room, overlooking the Seine, features painted beams. Facing South, another living room opens on an inner tree-planted courtyard, as do a delightful library and a dining room. A vast hall, two bedrooms with bathrooms and a kitchen round up this fantastic property. A 15-sq m maid's quarter with kitchen and bathroom, and a double cellar, are part of the sale, while a parking space (for rent) is available.

PRATIQUE : Where ? 6th district - Living space : 225 m2 - period : XVIIe (1622) - Price : 4 600 000 € - Estate agent : Emile Garcin Rive Gauche - 75007 Paris. - Tél. : 01 42 61 73 38. https://www.emilegarcin.fr