Because the apartment is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a lively, elegant and fun district with many art galleries. The Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Pantheon are all less than ten minutes' walk away. The Luxembourg Gardens are at one end of the street, with the Seine and the Institut de France at the other.
The building dates back to the 17th century and its façade is listed. The main staircase caught the eye of painter Sam Safran, who painted it in every way imaginable. The first-floor apartment revolves around a small private garden, giving occupants the feeling of being in a house.
In a street steeped in history, the apartment also has a more modest history. It once belonged to Melina Mercouri, actress and then Greek Minister of Culture, and the building has long held the memory of the parties she used to throw in the small garden, without worrying too much about the peace and quiet of her neighbours.
The apartment is very centrally located and offers the opportunity to visit Paris on foot. It is decorated with unique pieces by famous designers, Ron Arad, Danny Lane, Ingo Maurer and André Dubreuil, as well as a forest of ancient totem poles from the Sunda Islands that take you travelling while still in Paris.
There are countless restaurants within easy reach. "Il Vicolo”, on rue Mazarine, is quiet and delicious if you like Italian food. The "Écume des pages” bookshop is one of the best stocked and most accessible. "Down Town” is perhaps the most renowned gallery for design.
The spectacular, modern apartment, set in an ancient location, provides an ideal setting for filming and location shoots.
ref 181826
This property has been added to My favourites
This property has been deleted from My favourites
A link to enter a new password has been sent to you by email.
back
