Just steps from the Arc de Triomphe, a palatial Paris apartment fuses 19th-century grandeur with 21st-century amenities.
The 262 sq m residence faces the iconic monument and is located within the monumental Hôtel des Maréchaux—a dozen neoclassical hôtels particuliers (grand private mansions) designed by Jacques-Ignace Hittorff and built by Charles Rohault de Fleury during the reign of Napoleon III. These historic buildings form a private courtyard on the western end of the Champs-Élysées, offering both proximity to (and seclusion from) the city’s most famous artery.
Tucked on the building’s first floor and accessed via a grand entrance, the two-bedroom apartment has been completely renovated in keeping with its 19th-century pedigree. Starting with the bones, it has been restructured, soundproofed, air-conditioned, and fully automated, all while preserving its soaring proportions and grand scale.
A vast entrance gallery leads into the double living room, featuring a large fireplace and bespoke shelving. There’s an adjacent formal dining room and a chef-grade kitchen. Each of the two bedrooms has its own dressing room and en suite bathroom. A separate 21 sq m (226 sq ft) staff apartment and two car parking spaces are also included in the sale price. John Taylor Paris is marketing the property for €15m.
Hittorff designed a number of Parisian landmarks, including the Gare du Nord and the fountains of the Place de la Concorde.
