Richelieu

In the heart of Paris, looking over the river to Notre Dame and the Ile de la Cite, this apartment is on the small, charming and exclusive Ile Saint-Louis, which is one of the loveliest and oldest districts of Paris. It combines romantic riverbanks, 18th century houses and village charm. The Ile Saint-Louis of today is also very chic with excellent restaurants and boutiques, tempting bistros and cafes, Bertillon, the best ice-creams in the city, an amazing cheese store, florists, fruit stores, bakeries. As you cross the bridge off the Island, the best of Paris is within walking distance: the Latin Quarter, Pompidou Center, The Louvre and the Tuileries gardens, Notre Dame and la Sainte Chapelle, Bastille, Le Marais, le Pont Neuf...

This jewel of an apartment is located on a cobble street in the banks of the river Seine. Dating from 1647, this Hotel Particulier was the residence of the Marechal Richelieu during the 18th century, and is classified as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. As such, this top standing building has been preserved to its original magnificence.

Sitting on the 5th floor (with elevator), above the Parisian red tiled rooftops, the apartment commands the absolute best views of Paris! With a 180 unobstructed degree view of the Seine river, you can enjoy all of Paris from above, from Bercy to the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, the Pantheon, la Sorbonne, Saint Sulpice, la Bibliotheque Nationale...the list is endless.

The apartment has been newly renovated and decorated to the highest standards. It is furnished using the best contemporary designers, including first edition originals. by the likes of Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Aarnio Eero. The walls boast original contemporary art, and the bathroom is decorated entirely in Bisazza tiles. No expense has been spared in its renovation. The layout comprises a master bedroom with an in suite bathroom, including a bathtub, and a large open space incorporating living room with double sofa bed, dining room and kitchen, with an added second full bathroom. The fully equipped kitchen can be hidden to create a large, elegant living space. There is a small balcony, where you can enjoy an aperitif, or dinner, while regaling yourself with a view of a superb Parisian sunset crowned by Notre Dame. All rooms have windows to the balcony, and a view of the Seine.