White and blue glazed ceramic tiles climb the setback facade of this stepped building in Paris, an art deco experiment in reinforced concrete by Henri Sauvage and Charles Sarazin. Listed as a historic monument, the bright, ventilated 208sqm apartment in the 6th arrondissement opens with a broad entrance gallery that leads to a 160sqm reception room. Three-metre ceilings and full-height openings draw daylight deep into the plan.

The building’s terraced profile creates open views and a balcony of almost 13sqm, accessed directly from the living space. A dining room connects to the kitchen, which is arranged with a pantry and separate laundry. The sleeping quarters are set apart: a principal suite with bathroom and dressing room, plus two further bedrooms and a second bathroom. Each bedroom faces the courtyard and incorporates built-in wardrobes, maintaining a consistent calm. A double cellar completes the property, whose legal status permits a professional practice. Moments from the Jardin du Luxembourg and close to Vavin and Notre-Dame-des-Champs stations, it is listed for €4.49M with Architecture de Collection.

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