Location
In 1685, Marshal de La Feuillade built the first square in Paris to honour the Sun King. He paid for the work from his own fortune, at the risk of ruining himself. Perfectly circular in plan, place des Victoires opens onto six avenues whose carefully calculated convergence draws the eye to the bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV, a symbol of his standing as a military commander. The present figure dates from the 19th century and replaced an earlier one destroyed during the French Revolution. Quiet and affluent, place des Victoires lies a few minutes from the Louvre, the Palais-Royal, and the Montorgueil quarter. Fashion boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants surround the square. Palais Royal metro station, on lines 1 and 7, stands 8 minutes' walk away; Bourse station, on line 3, only 6 minutes.
Description
The property occupies one of these historic buildings, in the 2nd arrondissement, within a small, rigorously maintained commonhold secured by two coded entrances. The apartment sits on the 4th level, reached by a striking, wide staircase that begins in stone and continues in oak, quarter-turning around a central well with wrought-iron balusters. It offers around 70 m² of living area, its main room of nearly 30 m² laid with original oak in a chevron pattern. A separate, semi-open kitchen of about 10 m², a true gathering place, evokes the feel of the countryside in Paris; red-toned terracotta tiles, exposed roof timbers, and a natural-stone window ledge confirm its authenticity. A bedroom of nearly 14 m², with a dressing room and adjoining bathroom, completes the layout. The windows fill the apartment with generous natural light. Facing south, every room enjoys an open outlook, with nothing opposite and complete quiet. A cellar is located in the building's basement.
Our opinion
In a distinguished and elegant location, a few minutes' walk from the Louvre — France's best-known museum — the apartment stands near the Tuileries Garden, the green oasis where formal French gardens playfully combine festivity and heritage. A discreet and central setting within historic Paris, open to its cultural energy and notable landmarks. With a subtle blend of simplicity and refinement, the listed apartment overlooks one of the city's most famous squares, and will serve as a pied-à-terre or a permanent home for anyone wishing to settle down in Paris.
1 190 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 254783
| Floor area under Carrez law | 70 m² |
| Number of rooms | 3 |
| Number of bedrooms | 2 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 3600 € |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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.