A fully renovated flat, of approximately 170 m²,
in an 18th-century private mansion, on the Place Crillon in Avignon
in an 18th-century private mansion, on the Place Crillon in Avignon
Avignon,
VAUCLUSE
provence-cote-dazur
84000
FR
Location
Built on the southern side of one of the most famous squares in the Papal City, the private mansion in which the flat is located was built at the same time as Avignon’s first theatre, far before this city became the global capital of dramaturgy.
Closed off to the north by the classical façade of one of the city’s oldest luxury hotels, the Place Crillon is also within close proximity to the banks of the Rhone River, located on the other side of the ramparts that border the square on its western edge, guaranteeing welcome fresh air in the heat of the Provencal summers and one of the reasons that the most affluent private mansions were built, for many years, so close to the river.
Constructed near one of the city’s ancient gates, the private mansion is within proximity to two public car parks and a bus terminal, which provides service throughout the region, while Avignon’s central train station, offering connections to its high-speed rail station, is fifteen minutes away on foot, as is Villeneuve-lès-Avignon via the nearby Pont du Royaume.
Description
Despite its classical façade, whose understated architectural appearance seems to have the sole purpose of showcasing the nearby “Ancienne Comédie”, Thomas Lainé’s masterpiece, the private mansion is rather discreet in contrast to the theatre’s stunning façade, crowned with a radiant Apollo head and decorated with four ionic pilasters, which support an entablature with a triangular pediment and a balustrade highlighted with four vases resembling fire pot finials. The theatricality of this façade sets the aesthetic for the entire square, this Baroque gem being its dominant element, whereas, despite having changed vocations over the years, its luminous sculpted façade remains the same, the latter of which is directly visible from some of the flat’s windows.
Far from being static, this architecture, reminiscent of an opera set, is today enlivened by a number of nearby restaurants and cafés, which, once summer arrives, becomes a favourite haven of festival attendees. As for the private mansion, with only three storeys in accordance with the city’s regulation requiring buildings to be constructed no higher than the city’s ramparts, it is topped with a barrel tile roof, the latter of which is highlighted by a crenelated genoise cornice, and boasts an off-white plaster-coated ashlar stone façade.
Modified as of the 19th century in order to be turned into commercial premises, its former carriage door entrance and formal courtyard have now been replaced with the terrace of the neighbouring restaurant, while, with one flat per storey, which creates a small commonhold property, the flat in question is located on the second and last floor.
Featuring a kitchen and a bedroom with a mezzanine, on one side, which look out on to the square with its café/restaurant terraces shaded by majestic plane trees, on the other side, an immense living room, three more bedrooms and three shower rooms face south in the opposite direction.
Far from being static, this architecture, reminiscent of an opera set, is today enlivened by a number of nearby restaurants and cafés, which, once summer arrives, becomes a favourite haven of festival attendees. As for the private mansion, with only three storeys in accordance with the city’s regulation requiring buildings to be constructed no higher than the city’s ramparts, it is topped with a barrel tile roof, the latter of which is highlighted by a crenelated genoise cornice, and boasts an off-white plaster-coated ashlar stone façade.
Modified as of the 19th century in order to be turned into commercial premises, its former carriage door entrance and formal courtyard have now been replaced with the terrace of the neighbouring restaurant, while, with one flat per storey, which creates a small commonhold property, the flat in question is located on the second and last floor.
Featuring a kitchen and a bedroom with a mezzanine, on one side, which look out on to the square with its café/restaurant terraces shaded by majestic plane trees, on the other side, an immense living room, three more bedrooms and three shower rooms face south in the opposite direction.
The Flat
A Directoire-style wooden door, with moulded pilasters and topped with a fanlight whose wrought-iron grill features an ornate basket pattern, provides access to the building, located right next to a restaurant terrace. With cement floor tiles, the entryway contains the staircase, constructed out of Les Baux stones and safeguarded by a wrought-iron bannister, as well as a window giving on to the city square.
Recently renovated, the flat, with approximately 170 m², extends over the entire second floor, while its front door opens on to a fitted and tiled kitchen, which stands out thanks to an ashlar stone wall, highlighted with an arch dating from 1720. Looking out over the square, as does the adjacent bedroom, the latter of which is topped with a mezzanine and used as a rental studio, the rest of the dwelling faces south and southeast.
Featuring wide-plank oak parquet floors in the living room as well as in one of the two bedrooms with hardwood floors, which echo the flat’s 18th-century ceiling alternating between joists and thick swaths of plaster, a rather rural Provencal tradition, lastly, three tiled bath or shower rooms round out the spaces in this eye-catching dwelling.
Our opinion
Living in the centre of Avignon, whose coat of arms proudly displays three golden keys, is a tremendous privilege thanks to the exceptional architecture and history of the Papal City, as well as Jean Vilar’s theatre festival, which not only helped create the city’s status as an international cultural capital, but also provided it with a decidedly one-of-a-kind character, less than three hours from Paris via high-speed rail.
As for the flat’s location, on one of the most sought-out squares in the city centre and only a few steps away from its famous bridge, it only adds to the property’s stunning character and accessibility, while a lucky person or equally fortunate couple will soon get to call this urban gem their home, whether that be on a year-round basis or for shorter stays, like the city’s many other visitors who walk its cobblestone lanes for either work or pleasure.
575 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 471019
| Total floor area | 171.20 m² |
| Number of rooms | 5 |
| Ceiling height | De 1,95 m à 5,20 m |
| Reception area | 55 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
| Number of lots | 5 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 1600 € |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
