Palatial Elegance on Place des Victoires A unique blend of provenance and modern comfort
ON THE RIGHT BANK OF THE RIVER SEINE, near the Palais Royal and the Musée du Louvre, in Paris’s second arrondissement, stands a magnifi- cent 17th-Century home. Commanding a premier position overlooking the Place des Victoires—one of the city’s archetypal royal squares built as a monument to The Sun King, Louis XIV—this historic treasure is the epitome of refined Parisian living. Originally built as an hôtel particulier, a palatial mansion once owned
by French nobility, the estate has been perfectly restored and trans- formed into a superlative array of luxurious private domains. “It is exceptionally rare for an hôtel particulier to be found with such character and charm in the renowned Place des Victoires,” states Giles Hannah, Christie’s International Real Estate Director of Sales for London, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “This is a marvelous opportunity to purchase an excellent 17th-Century restored property with a wonderful terrace and aspect over the square.” Encompassing 1,000 total square meters, or more than 10,700 square
feet, the five-story building features a wealth of grandly proportioned entertaining rooms, sumptuous living areas, and a total of 10 bedrooms and bathrooms. Unusual for a house of this age is the recently installed elevator, providing convenient access to each floor. Three terraces grace the structure, with the principal one leading from a grand salon and offering breathtaking views of the Place des Victoires. The beauti- ful main property is a three-story apartment featuring a master suite that includes a bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, dressing room, and conservatory. In addition to the grand salon, the home comprises a library, a study with a terrace, and a charming eat-in kitchen. Furthering the impressive accommodations are a duplex residence,
a mezzanine-level apartment overlooking the Place des Victoires with a private entrance on Rue du Mail, and two studios with planning permission for use as offices. Separate, but also part of the building, are two commercial retail units on the ground floor. Gracing the exterior is a courtyard with a porte cochere, which affords parking in addition to the property’s two private, covered spaces. Renowned architect Laurent Bourgois oversaw the remarkable
restoration, completed in 2009. Work was done to return every facet of the architecture to its former elegance, from exposing the original stone façade, to repairing the mansard roof and stone balustrades. Stucco, decorations, and joinery were mended, while old paintwork was located and matched—indicative of the care that was used.
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