The bedroom's animal drawings include works by Paul Jouve, Georges Lucien Guyot, and André Margat, the bed is a custom design, the rug is an antique Persian, the 19th-century chandelier is by Baguès, the curtains are of a Holland & Sherry tweed, and the walls are painted in Farrow & Ball's Wevet.
The cornice and parquet in the living room are also original, but almost everything else in the apartment are the owners additions, including the wall paneling and gilded double doors that lead to the living room, as well as the traditional stone flooring in the entry foyer, which was repurposed from an old farmhouse.
The circa-1910 dining table is English, the Louis XV–style linen-covered chairs are trimmed with ribbon by Houlès with a Jim Thompson silk on the backs, the marble fireplace is original to the apartment, and the painting dates from the late 17th or early 18th century.
This apartment in Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood is like a true masterpiece of sumptuous style and regal luxury. From the moment you step through the door, the tall corniced ceilings, parquet floors, and draped French windows create an ambiance of sophistication. The elegant Juliet balconies add a touch of romance to the overall atmosphere.
A 19th-century iron-and-marble garden table serves as a desk outside the bedroom; the chair is in the style of Louis XV, the lamp is a custom design, and the curtains are of a Holland & Sherry cashmere.
The decor as described is dripping in extravagance and regal splendor, with gold sphere chandeliers, antique wingback chairs, ornamental fireplaces, and an abundance of busts and statues. The marble detailing throughout further enhances the opulent feel of the space, creating a visual feast of luxury and grandeur.
The master bedroom, resembling an intimate art gallery with portraits, books, and vintage furniture, adds a personal and curated touch to the living space. The master bath, with its marble tub, invites relaxation and indulgence, making it an ideal retreat after a day of exploring the city.
The location of the apartment makes it an excellent base for art enthusiasts, with the Musée d’Orsay just a six-minute walk away and the Louvre reachable on foot in ten minutes. The romantic Pont des Arts being a twelve-minute stroll from the door adds to the allure of the surroundings. Overall, this Parisian gem is like a haven for those who appreciate the finer things in life and seek an immersive experience in the heart of the city's cultural and artistic treasures.
The apartment is spectacular and makes you feel like you are in the Renaissance Period with its art and decoration
Ancient fabrics, fibers, marbles, brasses. Different textures and materials coexist in harmony. A veritable kaleidoscope of opulence, your eyes will be pinballing in every direction to soak up the grandeur of this incredible space. The living room is literally out of Elle Decor magazine (this was place was featured), the beds are so luxuriously comfortable, the master bath belongs in a 5 * hotel.
A subtle weave of cultures and historical periods, of East and West united in a distillation of elegance . It is the leitmotif of this pied-à-terre in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, chosen by a famous architect as a buen retiro during his stays in the Ville Lumière. It is located on the second floor of a building from 1830, between the 6th arrondissement and the extreme eastern edge of the 7th, a strategic area dotted with tree-lined avenues, galleries and cafes. Relatively modest in size (one hundred and twenty square meters), the house expresses an aesthetic that is free from rules: «I don't let myself be influenced by anything, much less by fashions. I love to freely create the ideal background to give voice to dreams , while at the same time showing the fascinating layers of the various eras ".Luxurious designer apartment in St Germain des Pres. On the best corner of the most sought after neighborhood. In the famous Carré des Antiquaires. Glorious antique stores, furniture and art galleries in all directions. The appartement is elegant and grand with 12 foot ceilings (on the Noble floor), bathed in natural light and pin drop quiet.
A unique and very personal ensemble, nourished by memories, emotions and loved objects. For the frame, the Architect preserved the original elements as much as possible. In particular, in the living room, the past is breathed in between the very high ceilings and an oak parquet , which has been dismantled, worked and repositioned. The fixtures boast enchanting touches, such as the handles carved with minute motifs, so that they look like miniature sculptures. The black and white marble in the entrance and in the guest bedroom comes from an old French estate. For the rest, each detail is the result of a contemporary restyling, while respecting the context. An example of this are profiles and moldings added from scratch in the living room: they give a classic aura, but the design speaks a current language. From its tall corniced ceilings to its parquet floors and draped French windows giving way to elegant Juliet balconies, there’s an air of sophistication the moment you walk through the door. And then there’s the decor that’s dripping in extravagance and regal splendour – gold sphere chandeliers, antique wingback chairs, ornamental fireplaces, busts and statues galore and marble detailing every which way you look.
The master bedroom feels like an intimate art gallery with its plethora of portraits, books and vintage furniture while the master bath beckons with its marble tub, ideal for a long soak with a glass of bubbly after a day of seeing the sights. Speaking of exploring, this is a particularly excellent base for aesthetes with the Musée d’Orsay a six-minute walk away and the Louvre reachable on foot in ten, while the romantic Pont des Arts is a twelve-minute stroll from your door.
