KC Martin Presents

Prestigious Modern Masterpiece (Porte de la Muette - Jean Walter, Architect) in Paris’ 16th Arrondissement - This modern masterpiece will capture your heart in Paris’ coveted 16th. Luxury and sophistication abound in this magnificent 425 sq.m (apx. 4,574 sqft) single-story 3 bedroom, 6 bathroom private residence with terraces and a brilliantly landscaped garden of 400sq.m. (apx 4,305 sqft). Incredibly rare and completely renovated by a sophisticated architect and noted interior designer, it comprises a triple reception living with a secret garden, a luxurious master suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, a study, a guest bedroom, and an adjoining 40 sq.m (apx 430 sqft) caretaker/staff apartment. Home automation, air-conditioning, a workout room, a luxurious swimming pool, and a hammam (wet sauna) complete this very unique offering. A double lock-up garage is also included.

Property ID: H2Y794

MLS#: PO1-905

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Baths / 3 Partial Baths/ 2-Car Garage

apx 425 sq.m / apx 4,574 sq.ft

Exquisitely Landscaped Private Garden - apx 400sq.m (apx 4,305 sq.ft)

Apx 40 sq.m (apx 430 sq.ft) caretaker/staff apartment

Address: 16th Arrondissement - Paris, France

Price: $9,600,000€ / $10,362,694 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Perfectly Elegant Paris Townhouse (Musée Rodin - Invalides) in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement - Close to the Invalides and the Rodin museum in the heart of a secured and private neighborhood an elegant apx 4,445 sq.ft. or apx 413 sq.m (apx 525,31 sq.m on the floor) enchanting townhouse in pristine condition with gracious and welcoming apx 223 sq.ft. or 68 sq.m. tree-filled terrace. On the ground floor: an entrance hall with a guest checkroom, two East/West facing living rooms opening onto the terrace, a dining room with a marble bar, and a large chef’s kitchen with pantry. On the second floor: two beautiful suites with their bathrooms and dressing rooms and a TV family room. In the basement: a garage for four cars, a gym, a laundry room, and a wine cellar. Located in the heart of the Left Bank, this opulent residence offers a comfortable and luxurious living environment.

Property ID: Q8QD9Y

MLS#: PP2-2490

4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths / 2 Partial Baths

apx 413 sq.m / apx 4,445 sq.ft.

Balcony/Terrace - apx 68 m2 or apx 223 sq.ft

Address: 7th Arrondissement - Paris, France

Price: $16,500,000€ / $18,219,965 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Stunning Penthouse with Captivating Balcony Terrace in Paris’ 8th Arrondissement - Faubourg Saint-Honoré / Elysée - Penthouse with terrace in the heart of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a prestigious entirely renovated apartment with panoramic views in a beautiful character building. Located on the top floors with an elevator, this large reception and family apx 280sqm or apx 2,981 sq.ft luxury apartment, with an expansive balcony and a terrace of 12 m2, almost 200 sq.ft, offers masterful views of Paris and its monuments (Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Invalides). It is structured around a superlative floor plan: a beautiful entrance with a guest powder room, a double reception opening onto the balcony and facing south, a spacious eat-in kitchen with an adjoining laundry room, and a separate dining room. The upper floor offers a gracious master suite with a desk area, a dressing room, and a full bathroom, plus two bedrooms with a bathroom and a shower, and finally an extra kitchen corner for the terrace which is accessible by an interior staircase. The terrace, like the balcony, offers breathtaking views of the most beautiful mansions of the Faubourg St Honoré, on the Elysee, and the great Parisian monuments. In annex: two parking spaces in the courtyard in addition to the price. A large cellar. This elegant apartment located in a most exceptional location benefits from a renovation of very high quality, an optimal floor plan.

Property ID: XE7B9E

MLS#: PP2-2040

3 Bedrooms/ 1 Full Baths / 2 Partial Baths

apx 280 sq.m / apx 2,981 sq.ft.

Balcony and terrace - apx 12 m2 or Apx 129 sq.ft

Address: 8th Arrondissement - Paris, France

Price: $7,500,000€ / $8,474,576 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Contemporary Mansion with Enchanting Terraces and Garden in Paris’ 16th Arrondissement - This sophisticated and beautiful property is nestled in Paris’ 16th Arrondissement - a large, single-family residence with plenty of living and entertaining space both inside and out is a spectacular offering, and a welcome reprieve from apartment living. Abundant, breathable space awash in light, this mansion has 606 sq. m (apx. 6,522 sqft) of interior living space and sophisticated amenities, as well as, a 190 sq. m (Apx 2,045 sqft) garden and its 2 terraces. This charming property welcomes you into a space of ultimate peace and tranquility. The property’s 4 floors feature a formal dining room, 7 bedrooms, including 5 master suites, 3 full bathrooms, 3 partial baths with shower, and 8 powder rooms with toilette, 2 studies (for remote working), and an inviting and fully modern chef’s kitchen. Enjoy incredible natural light all day long in this south-facing property. There are picturesque views sans vis-à-vis with an excellent location centrally located in the 16th close to public gardens, train station, and schools.

Property ID: 7GQ99K

MLS#: PO3-1468

7 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Baths / 8 Partial Baths

apx 606 sq.m / apx 6,522 sq.ft.

Address: 16th Arrondissement - Paris, France

Price: $12,000,000€ / $13,583,880 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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On the noble floor of a sumptuous Second Empire period building, opposite Parc Monceau, this exceptional and superlative apartment has beautiful volumes of nearly 5 meters high ceilings, benefits from grandiose receptions with more than four adjoining lounges, all adorned with gilded woodwork with gold leaf and bathed in soft light thanks to southwest exposure. Alone upstairs, with a rare surface area of nearly 370 sq.m, its layout is as follows: entrance gallery, triple reception, office, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, mezzanine for the staff (official accommodation), a cellar, and a parking space available for rent. This opulent apartment, which has kept all of its historic charms from the Napoleon III period, has a gorgeous presence, as well as, pleasant tree-lined views over Parc Monceau, which makes it an absolutely rare offering in the Parisian market.

Property ID: 7782DY

MLS#: PP2-2397

5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths

apx 370 sq.m / apx 3,961 sq.ft.

Address: Parc Monceau - Paris, France

Price: $8,500,000 € EUR/ $9,960,159 $ USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

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David Toutain

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Editor's note: This is a guest blog interview post by Haute Residence member KC Martin. 

The idea of a laboratory, a unique space for creative infusion and thoughtful expertise, is what both 2 star Michelin Chef, David Toutain, and world-renown bespoke parfumeur, Blaise Mautin, share in common.

Their recent collaboration for the highly esteemed restaurant ‘David Toutain’  reaches new heights for the ultimate fine dining experience. Taste, texture, ambiance, and smell are all thoughtfully and meticulously redefined in the superlative dining experience at the newly opened ‘David Toutain’, located at 29 Rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris. +33 01.45.50.11.10

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David Toutain - Starting in Spain (Mugaritz) then to New York (Corton), and now in Paris, 2 Star Michelin Chef David Toutain expresses the most unique techniques and tastes in his cuisine d’excellence. In 2015, he acquired a first star in the Michelin Guide. In 2017, he was awarded 4 toques by the Gault & Millau guide and a Pudlowski Guide cook election of the year. In 2019, the Michelin Guide awarded him a second star, guaranteeing an exceptional cuisine after being guided as 2nd under chef of 3 Michelin Star, Alain Passard, of L'Arpège (Paris).

Blaise Mautin

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Blaise Mautin - Blaise Mautin is one of the world’s most exclusive, bespoke perfumers. Based in Paris, with extensive fragrance schooling in Versailles, France, Blaise has spent almost a quarter of a century creating and perfecting the most incredible and elegant fragrances and bath lines for the finest private global clientele and for over 50 of the most exclusive and celebrated 5-star hotels around the world, including in France the exceptional 5-star Arielles Le Château de Versailles Le Grand Contrôle, 5-star Parc Hyatt - Paris Vendôme, 5-star Le Bristol Paris, and 5-star Chateau de la Messardière - St. Tropez.

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The ‘David Toutain’ avant-garde dining experience begins with the Japanese tradition of ‘oshibori’ - a wet hand towel offered to customers and used to clean one’s hands before or after eating - a long-standing part of the hospitality culture in Japan. Cold, damp hand towels perfumed in the restaurant’s bespoke fragrance ‘David Toutain’ created by Mautin are offered upon arrival. Moreover, scented candles of the same bespoke scent are seen and smelled throughout the restaurant, including on the dining tables.

To the right of the entrance, a room awash in soft light opens onto a narrow corridor lined with various jars and display cases. Then, the chef's laboratory appears, like a dispensary, where herbs and condiments take precedence on the shelves. A kitchen laboratory between creation and tasting, this space becomes a gateway into a magical dining experience which is ‘David Toutain’.

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Q1. Gentlemen, it is such a pleasure to discover this new avenue of a luxury restaurant experience in ‘David Toutain’ (Paris). How did this collaboration come about between you? When was the idea born, and who sought out who?

DT: The idea to have a scent that can be identified with our restaurant had never been found until we met with Blaise Mautin. I met Mr. Mautin through our lawyer, and we just clicked. The experience of the restaurant is always evolving; whether it is on a plate, the design of the restaurant, and down to the simple flower arrangement. We want to give the maximum to our guests, and to our staff. There are many more ideas waiting to blossom, and we stay positive that this will arrive.

BM: I met Chef David Toutain through Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s lawyer, who is a great fan of my work. The experience we all had then was sincerely unique. David came to see me after lunch and we talked about our crafts. It seemed obvious that David was sincerely interested in my field of perfume and the essentials oils that I need to create my fragrances. I invited him to discover my fragrance lab and all of my essentials oils in Paris. This experience and discovery for David was the beginning of this successful first restaurant and fragrance collaboration.

Q2. David, tell me more about the concepts behind putting ‘David Toutain’ together. What are the dining experiences regarding the ingredients, textures, and menus that set ‘David Toutain’ apart from your restaurants in the past, and what is your vision for the experience of ‘David Toutain’ going forward?

DT: It has always been my dream to open my own restaurant. I took a year off after returning from traveling and spending time with my wife and son. I only had about 2 months to find my restaurant and make it work in Paris. The pressure was on and there was only one way, and that was going forward. I had probably visited about 30 restaurants before this restaurant found us. It was actually a restaurant my wife and I passed by a few times when we would take walks around Paris with our son. The dream and imagination had already started, without us knowing it. We imagined the color of the restaurant, the lighting, the guests, the food, the joy. The time was almost up when our broker called us and let us know that this space was available.

The concept of the restaurant is to showcase the seasonal ingredients with tasting menus. This gives us the freedom to create and adjust the menus depending on what is available at the markets and from our purveyors. I respect the past and my cuisine is modern with techniques with herbs and flowers. There is use of butter also, but still in a way that it doesn’t feel heavy. There are many menu products from Normandy, because I am from Normandy, and so I pay respect to it and to all of my experiences from my training and traveling. Now, at this time, I let it go and continue to improve for the guests, my team, and my cuisine.

Q3. Blaise, how long did it take for you to formulate the scent for ‘David Toutain’? What are the head, middle, and base notes that you used? And, what guided you to choose this specific combination of scents for the final bespoke fragrance creation?

BM: ‘David Toutain’ restaurant’s decoration is very pure and delicate. I wanted to present to David a very subtle fragrance based on the white flower fragrance which is a mixture between honeysuckle, rose, and Lily of the valley - the headnotes are based on the work of the honeysuckle flower’s delicate fragrance, the middle note has a hint of rose petals, and the base notes are the bewitching smell of the Lilly of the valley’s scent. Creating this bespoke fragrance took about 2 months.

Q4. David, you have some extraordinary, innovative cooking techniques that you focus on, creating mesmerizing dishes unique to the eye and to tasting such as ‘cucumber caviar’ and ‘smokey creams’, resulting in really unusual textures and tastes. Where do these techniques and flavourings come from, and are they completely your own creations?

DT: Ideas come to me naturally because in my head these flavours, textures, and temperatures work for me. Working with my team and sharing ideas are important aspects also; as are traveling, eating, tasting, experiencing life, and everything else in between. Further, I always remember the foundation of it all which is my grandmother, my mom, and my Normandy roots.

Photo Credit: Thai Toutain

Q5. Blaise, tell us about the idea of using bespoke fragrance candles in the restaurant. The dining public has often been discouraged, especially in Michelin restaurants, for many years from wearing perfumes when dining - sometimes to the point of excluding guests who desire to wear them as to not ‘interfere’ with the restaurant dining experience. The concept of a bespoke restaurant fragrance is a complete turnaround from this thought process. Tell us how embracing the fragrance experience in an exclusive restaurant envelops, rather than hinders, an exclusive dining experience.

BM: This is where I think David is a genius! He wants to give his guests an exclusive avant-garde experience above all from as soon as you arrive until the end when you leave. The idea of integrating fragrance in a Michelin star restaurant is another aspect of David that illustrates his extreme talent and willingness to take risks to achieve an ultimate dining experience at ‘David Toutain’.

The only thing you want to do is to come back to ‘David Toutain’ once you’ve been there. This place is truly amazing and so different from the traditional Michelin star restaurants.

Q6. What are some of the special reactions you’ve received from the dining public since opening ‘David Toutain’? Which one has been your favorite or the most surprising?

DT: It is always nice when the guests come back to our restaurant because that means they truly enjoyed the experience. My cuisine is personal, and to have clients enjoy it and recognise that, I am humbled.

BM: David Toutain’s work is beyond anything you’ve experienced before. I can assure you. I will let him explain the experience you have when you discover the smoky sauce he integrates with the eel and a special sweet wine from Austria. Every dish you experience at ‘David Toutain’ is incredible, and truly a ‘work of art’.

Q7. What are a few of your very favorite menu items at ‘David Toutain’? Please describe the preparation for these and the experience of the texture and taste involved in these dishes.

DT: There are a few classics that always remain on the menu such as the smoked eel, black sesame, and green apple; cauliflower, white chocolate, and coconut. Not a particular favorite of mine, but a dish that my son enjoys very much, is the egg, corn, and caraway seeds dish. This is a simple preparation of egg yolk cooked gently in its shell at 57 Celsius for 20 minutes, a mousse of corn that has been in flambé with whiskey, fresh corn and chive, and a caramel infused with caraway seeds to top it off. There’s a sweet, salt, fresh and different play of temperature and textures, and of course then memories.

BM: Every menu item at ‘David Toutain’ is exquisitely perfect..nothing further.

Q8. David, are the candles or bespoke fragrance available for guests at ‘David Toutain’ to purchase at the restaurant or online? If not, will this be something you’ll be considering in the future?

DT: We would like to share the candles with the guests in the future. It is a work in progress.

Q9. Do you feel that your collaborated bespoke restaurant fragrance trend will set a new precedence in the fine dining industry with other esteemed restaurants eventually following suit?

DT: It is important for me to be me and do what feels right. To work with Blaise Mautin feels very organic and natural, which I love. It is something nice and unique. If other restaurants and chefs want to follow suit, then yes, of course.

BM: David Toutain’s vision no doubt will be a great influence in the future for other gastronomic restaurants, you’ll see.

Q10. In each of your respective fields of haute cuisine and bespoke fragrance, you are both top experts. Please share a secret of your specialty that makes your expertise in it so unique.

DT: It is not a secret, but it is important to know your identity and to just be you, to be the very best of you.

BM: I believe when you put in a great deal of work along with your heart, love, and passion into something, you can move mountains.

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KC Martin Presents

Luxury Apartment in Paris 8th - Parc Monceau - Exceptional duplex located on the 1st and 2nd floor with the elevator of a luxury mansion. An outstanding residence completely renovated in a very sophisticated way, offering a perfect floor plan and an impressive volume of space with a 4 meters ceiling height and comprised of an entrance hall, a large living room with fireplace, a dining room, and a magnificent kitchen. Each one of these three sunny, expansive rooms have a balcony opening onto the Parc Monceau. On the same level are a cinema room and an office. On the upper floor, a beautiful balcony adorns a complete master suite (with luxurious dressing room and bathroom) and the two other large bedrooms share a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. These rooms also enjoy a magnificent view of the park. A cellar is included in this exceptional property, and two parking spaces which are located close to the apartment can be bought separately.

Property ID: KRXB5Q

MLS#: PO4-1323

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Baths / 3 Partial Baths

apx 226 sq.m / apx 2,454 sq.ft.

Address: Paris 8th, Parc Monceau

Price: $5,850,000 € / $6,901,026 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Renown Paris 16th Arrondissement - Victor Hugo. Avenue Victor Hugo, located on the 3rd floor of a freestone building, an apartment of apx 3,067 sq ft (285 sq.m) with almost 12' ceiling height. This premier luxury residence was redone by a very celebrated architect and is in pristine condition, bright and private, equipped with the latest generation home automation system, and air-conditioning throughout the apartment. Close to all the amenities of the 16th district, schools (Janson de Sailly high school), shops and public transport. It offers a triple reception room, top-of-the-range kitchen, 4 master suites, including a master grand suite with shower room, and a study (or 5th bedroom). Two maid/staff rooms accessible by lift and a double cellar are included. Relish divine living in Paris' exclusive 16th district.

Property ID: D997N2

MLS#: PO1-1466

4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths / 3 Partial Baths

apx 285 sq.m / apx 3,067 sq.ft.

Address: Paris 16th, Avenue Arrondissement

Price: $5,775,000 € / $7,022,984 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Victor Hugo - Exceptional Apartment in Paris 16th Arrondissement. Exquisite living is offered in this glorious 16th arrondissement on the 5th floor with an elevator of a beautifully designed building, completely renovated with high-quality materials. You are welcomed by an inviting entrance hall, a light and bright living room with fireplace, formal dining room, spacious dining kitchen, a master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, a library, a gym room with hammam, a massage room and a high-end cinema room - soundproof range. There are expansive unobstructed views on La Défense. Numerous custom-made storage units were made in precious woods. The ambient atmosphere has been carefully designed to highlight the paintings and sculptures with an exceptional volume of space. Conveniently located the immediate vicinity of shops, transports, the Etoile and everything Paris!

Property ID: HZEQVZ

MLS#: PO4-1419

1 Bedrooms/ 1 Full Bath / 3 Partial Baths

apx 475 sq.m / apx 3,347 sq.ft.

Address: Paris 16th, Avenue Arrondissement

Price: $5,950,000 € / $7,235,802 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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Luxury Penthouse in Paris 16th - Jardin du Ranelagh. Offered in the most desirable 16th arrondissement of Paris in a luxurious and secure building with very elegant communal areas, this splendid 475 sq.m (apx 5,123 sq,ft) penthouse includes a 400 sq.m (apx 4,305 sq.ft) terrace. This exceptionally unique property was redesigned by a famous decorator. On the 4th floor: entrance opening onto the reception rooms with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower, study with a private terrace, double living room with exceptional volume, dining room and separate kitchen. The night quarter comprises 5 bedrooms with bathrooms (currently redesigned into 3 suites with dressing area) and access to terraces. An inner staircase leads to the upper floor which consists of a master suite with dressing rooms and bathroom. A terrace/vertical garden offers a totally unobstructed view away from prying eyes for extreme privacy. A studio apartment, a maid's room, 2 parking spaces and a cellar are also included. A Paris dream come true.

Property ID: 2KWL3X

MLS#: PO4-1157

9 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths/5 Partial Baths

apx 475 sq.m / apx 5,123 sq.ft.

Address: Paris 16th, Avenue Jardin du Ranelagh

Price: $12,500,000€ / $15,201,265 USD

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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Paris residential real estate shows strength and remains resilient amid Covid-19 pandemic.

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First quarter Paris residential real estate sales reveal that the luxury market for mansions and apartments has seen a significant increase in the first quarter of 2021, especially for properties over $2.5M €, up overall approximately 74% from recent years’ first quarters, echoing the global boom for luxury properties. This has been achieved despite the absence of many American buyers this year, primarily due to Covid-19 restrictions. French buyers have been the largest buying proportion for this segment followed by buyers from the Middle East. Once Covid-19 restrictions are eased it is anticipated that Americans will return to the “City of Lights” as lucrative luxury buyers thus continuing Paris’ upward buying trend.

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Luxury buyers are rethinking their priorities to spend more of their financial resources on real estate which provides them and their families with a sense of security, health safety, and privacy in a safeguard all of their own. For the affluent, work, school, socializing and entertainment will all likely share a common home throughout 2021.

Paris properties between $1M € and $2.5M € saw an slight increase in the first quarter 2021 up about 5% from prior recent years’ first quarter sales.

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Paris has seen its most significant real estate sales growth in the areas of its 6th and 16th arrondissements and in Neuilly-sur-Seine - together with the 16th and 7th arrondissements of Paris, the town of Neuilly-sur-Seine forms the most affluent and prestigious residential area in the whole of France.

Prized properties for Paris buyers are generally those which have been impeccably maintained and/or remodeled and have large terraces, patios, or lush gardens.

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Consequently, Paris real estate has shown that it remains resilient and extremely strong as buyers look to diversify their portfolios into real estate as a way to increase their quality of life with superlative real property which they can enjoy personally while holding it for financial investment into the future.

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With affluent buyers making more health-driven lifestyle choices amid the Covid-19 pandemic this buying trend will likely continue in 2021 and further influence the Paris and global luxury real estate markets to continued growth as long as inventory holds out.

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US) or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Time and again, we have proven the benefit of using an experienced, licensed real estate professional by earning multiple offers and over list price.  Service, expertise, and a large network are crucial and we combine this with the power of our specialized marketing formula - ultimately yielding a larger return on the home investment.  It also can’t be discounted the necessity of having professional guidance for a many times complicated process." - Lisa Culp Taylor, Tennessee.

"Exposure to the market is key. Any owners selling on their own think that they are saving the commission. Guess what, so does the buyer. Any buyer will deduct the commission. And without the competition brought by exposure to the market, the sellers usually leave tons of money on the table without knowing." - Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, BC.

"A great real estate agent can handle it ALL for you. Staging, showings, negotiations, inspection items -- the list goes on and on.  Most people are surprised to find that the commission amount is negligible compared to the purchase amount when an excellent agent is involved. In my particular market in Southwest Florida, many owners are not living in the area on a full-time basis. In that case, it is especially critical to hire an excellent agent! Check reviews and number of past sales carefully before hiring an agent!" -Angela Lutzi Dellatorè, Bonita Springs, Barefoot Beach, Bonita Beach, FL.

“Homeowners benefit greatly from hiring an experienced realtor when selling because they secure the agent’s expertise in negotiating, marketing, connections and will generally achieve a much higher selling price with shared liability for the transaction.” - KC Martin, Paris, France.

"In most instances, a primary or secondary residence represents one of the most significant assets for a family. Working with a real estate agent not only ensures that a seller obtains the best value for the property but that the entire process is handled efficiently and with little risk. Agents bring years of experience to valuation, negotiations, and marketing. Especially in the current seller’s market in the Sarasota area, the exposure we create often leads to multiple offer situations that, if handled properly, create increased value for sellers." - Joel Schemmel, Sarasota, FL.

"Our clientele demands Kukio Properties’ agents' knowledge of Kukio’s properties and the intricacies of the membership component to safeguard their investment. No other brokerage provides the insight that Kukio Properties brings to their clients." - Jim Schneider, Big Island, HI.

"An experienced agent will get them more money for their home and protect them during the process." - Anna Sherrill, South of Fith, Miami Beach, FL.

For more articles featuring the top real estate agents in luxury markets, visit dev.hauteresidence.com.

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For the third and final installment of my three-part series on French country residences outside of Paris, we look again at residences close-by to the “City of Lights” where we can find space, peace, and quality of life amid our “new normal” of living with the coronavirus. Located in the charming small town of Chapet, Ile-De-France, is this exceptionally unique and timeless traditional stone mansion (originally built in 1850). This beautifully renovated property is sophisticated and inviting, fused with a stunning contemporary flair. The best of the old and new are mixed in perfect harmony together in this 5 Bedroom, 8 Bathroom (4 full baths/ 4 partial baths) approx. 3,282 sq. ft. (approx. 305 sq. meters) haven which includes a 2-car garage and a wine cellar/grotto. A mere 20-minute drive from Paris or an hour by train, this country residence is pure poetry that is sublimely and exquisitely French, and affordably well-priced at just under $2M USD. 

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Price: $1.590.000€  / $1,925,872USD

Property ID: G3YZVQ

MLS#: PO2-1275 

5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths/4 Partial Baths

Apporximately 305 sq. meters / approx. 3,282 sq.ft.

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US) or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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KC Martin Presents

Magnificent Paris 16th - Henri Martin (close to Flandrin). Exceptional duplex residence of 5,963 sq. ft. (552 sq. m.) with 5 Bedrooms and 9 Bathrooms (5 full baths/4 partial baths) terrace and private lift, very similar to a private mansion, built on two floors. The superb ceiling height of more than 16 ft. (5 m.) enhances this residence’s exceptional luxury detailing and fine finishes, including a ceiling covered with gold leaf, doors in the living room covered with silver leaf, two car parking spaces with direct access, and maid’s room. On the 1st floor is a very large entrance gallery with stairs, study, a large living room with terrace, dining room, veranda, a well-equipped chef’s kitchen with central island unit and separate WC. On the 2nd floor are 5 bedrooms, including a master suite and 2 additional bedrooms with terraces, and WC. Built in 1900. Central location to the most desirable destinations in Paris.

Property ID: XMGGW2

MLS#: PO1-1078

5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Baths/4 Partial Baths

apx 552 sq meters / apx 5,963 sq.ft.

Address: Paris 16th, Avenue Henri Martin

Price: $15.450.000€ / $18,713,633USD

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebys.realty

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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This unique offering is real estate and conservation brought together at its finest. An exclusive, non-profit lion sanctuary in Harrismith, South Africa, only 3 hours from the Johannesburg airport, GG Conservation is available for the first time in over a century. GG Conservation is an ethical, non-profit lion preserve in the heart of South Africa where 77 of the world’s most spectacular lions reside, including white lions, along with an abundance of other native wildlife: impala, gemsbok, black wildebeest, bontebok/blesbuck, springbuck, eland, ostriches, red hartebeest, waterbuck, and zebra. Owned by a veterinarian family from the UK for over 100 years, GG is now available for the first time in a lifetime. An incredible property of 856 hectares (apx 2,000 acres) with varying terrain, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Bakerskop mountain range, while also offering idyllic panoramic views of the Harrismith Platberg mountain range. There are several residential structures on the property comprising 12 bedrooms and 5 baths. The 1,000 sqm (apx 10,800 sqft) main lodge has 5 bedrooms, dining and entertainment rooms, and a 250,000 L infinity pool which overlooks the lion enclosures.

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Our humanity depends on the preservation of such magnificent species for our planet. Offered at for ZAR $75,000,000/$4.55M USD. Ideal for an individual, foundation or family estate trust with philanthropic and conservation values. 

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Merchandise (including face masks) supporting the lions and GG Conservation can be ordered online at  https://www.cafepress.com/GGLIONS  or visit www.ggconservation.org and make a generous donation today to keep these magnificent lions safe and protected. Your gracious and generous support will make sure these lions are preserved for future generations. 

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For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information on this lion sanctuary and GG Conservation, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US), or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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Our desire to escape from larger metropolitan cities during the coronavirus pandemic to smaller local communities is inspiring an increasing need for us to get out and “just breathe”. Hence, with lockdowns becoming the new normal, getting away for a respite from Paris is no exception. Driving 45 minutes to 2 hours away from a big city brings us a literal breath of fresh air, both physically and mentally. The era of having a “country residence” once a mainstay of bygone days is now once again cherished. Our desire to slow things down and to appreciate the simple things in life with our friends and family, away from city life, is driving this renewed global trend for country residences. For weekend and holiday/summer getaways, owning a country residence allows us to embrace the ultimate sense of joy, optimism, freedom, and inner peace, not to mention adding some diversity to one’s financial portfolio in these turbulent times.

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In my three-part series this week, we will look at three gracious French country residences only an hour or so drive from Paris, our favorite “City of Lights”.

So, how about a castle to start? For those dreaming of something a little bigger and more extravagant than a simple country residence, this exquisite fully-remodeled and divinely pristine castle in Champeaux, France, is the perfect country dream residence. The castle is a mere 45km (approx 28 miles) southeast of Paris, a picturesque drive of about 50 minutes, and only a few minutes from the famous castle of Vaux le Vicomte, situated in a serene setting of 70 hectares (approx 173 acres) of which 18 hectares (approx 45 acres) is a landscaped park, one of the first parks created in France, with 3 lakes that form an island. This fully-remodeled, significantly historic castle is approx 1800sqm (approx 19,375 sqft) and features 10 bedrooms and 7 full baths along with an entrance gallery, 4 reception rooms with all of the original wood-paneling entirely preserved, gorgeous painted ceiling frescos and a caretakers’ accommodation. Your dream castle awaits less than an hour’s drive from Paris! Offered at $17,346,460 EUR / $20,355,000 USD. Castle - 77950 France Sotheby’s Property ID# 8JZJEM, MLS#PO5-275.

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin, Luxury Broker with Sotheby’s International Realty at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

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Paris 16th /Georges Mandel - Built in 1900, this fully renovated and luxuriously furnished incredible residential offering is located in one of the most beautiful buildings on avenue Georges Mandel, on the second floor with a view of the Eiffel Tower. It is a spectacular and bright apartment of 365 m². The property is close to all the amenities of the district, schools, transport and shops. It consists of an entrance gallery, a reception, a dining room, a large fitted dining kitchen, a TV lounge, a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 suites with bathroom and dressing rooms, a fourth bedroom and a bathroom. This prestigious apartment has an extremely high ceiling (4.20m), and a long balcony which is very sunny. The common parts of the building are well-maintained, an elevator serves all floors, and has a guardian. Two studio flats of 15 and 18 m² on the sixth floor with lift, a lock-up garage, a parking space in the courtyard, and a large cellar are included.

Property ID: 9KZDRX

MLS#: PO1-1428

4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Baths - 1 Partial Bath

365 sq meters / 4,284 sqft

Address: Avenue George Mandel, Paris

Price: $10,639,053 € / $12,549.900 USD

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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A few steps from the prestigious Place du Palais Bourbon, hidden in a fantastically beautiful courtyard, this Directoire mansion was built in 1800. Facing a paved courtyard and decorated with a sublime fountain with a small garden, this mansion of 3 floors boasts a surface of 152 square meters. It consists on the ground floor of an entrance that serves a beautiful iron staircase, on the left a dining room, an adjoining kitchen and in the right wing, a room with canopy bed of great beauty overlooking greenery, en-suite with its bathroom and dressing room. On the first floor, a lounge with a refined decoration in the Louis XVI style and in its continuity, a library-office decorated in the Empire style that can also be transformed into a third bedroom. On the top floor, a master suite with its sublime bathroom in wood paneling painted in shades of pastel gray. In the basement, a laundry room. The sumptuous work done has given a lot of nobility and refinement to this place which gives it an exceptional rarity. The calm and discretion of this house is perfectly combined with its elegance and its very incredible charm.

Property ID: FMHRBQ
MLS ID: PP2-2059

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Baths

152 sq. meters / 1,625 sq.ft.

Address: Paris, Ile-De-France, 75007 France

Price: €5,834,028 / $6,951,356 USD

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here

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Paris’ spectacular Eiffel Tower is breathtaking, especially for anyone viewing it for the first time from the Trocadero. Yet, Paris offers a plethora of exquisite things and places. This is my list of the top 8 other incredibly beautiful places to visit while you’re in Paris!

1 - Palace de la Concorde (Concorde Square) - A grand square in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 75008

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Built in 1772, it is the largest square of Paris. Until 1830, the square was renamed several times before finally being named ‘Place de la Concorde’. It is surrounded by Paris’ most distinguished hotels and is located next to Tuilerie Gardens and the Champs-Élysées. Next to the square you can find the Orangerie and the Jeu de Paume museums. There is a large Egyptian obelisk standing at the center of the Concorde Square which is called ‘Luxor Obelisk’. It is the oldest monument in Paris.

2 - Place de Furstemberg - A small picturesque square behind the Germain-des-Pres-church in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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Noted as one of the most picturesque squares in Paris, Place de Furstemberg, can be found in the heart of the affluent 6th arrondissement, tucked in among the web of streets found between Boulevard Saint-Germain and the left bank of the Seine. The “place” is actually a road, but the surrounding buildings are placed around the central island and form a kind of courtyard, hence its title. The Haussmannian architecture that defines Paris is particularly noticeable both here and in the surrounding roads. This is authentic Paris.

Place de Furstemberg along the Rue de Furstenberg sits in what used to be the first Saint-Germain-des-Pres Abbey built in the 6th century by Childebert I. It remains a picture-perfect artistic and intellectual corner in old Paris, quiet and beautiful with pretty trees in the center, like a masterpiece painting.

Home to the Delacroix Museum, his home and studio, this little square is so romantic and makes your heart beat a little faster when you’re there. A fantastic, quiet place to get engaged! And, for Harry Potter fans, The French Ministry of Magic Headquarters, concealed underground, can be accessed through a “magical entrance” at Wallace fountain at Place de Furstemberg.

3- Pont Alexandre III - Quai d’Orsay in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 75008

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A decked arch bridge which crosses the Seine river in Paris. It connects the Champs-Elysees quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris, and is classified as a French historic monument. It is perfect for viewing vistas of Paris from above the Seine, and for romantic evening walks. A functional bridge which doubles as a magnificent work of art, perfectly French.

The bridge was built between 1896 and 1900 in a Beaux-Arts style with its embellished Art Nouveau lamps, nymphs, cherubs, and winged horses at either end. It is named after Tsar Alexander III who had concluded the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. His son, Nicolas II of Russia, laid its foundation stone in October 1896. The style of the bridge reflects that of the Grand Palais to which it leads on the right bank.

4- The Institut de France is the seat of the Académie Francaise - French Academy in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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The Institut de France - Academie Francaise is located by the Pont des Arts, the footbridge that connects it to the Louvre Palace. The building originally accommodated the Collège des Quatre Nations. Its construction, funded with the legacy left by Cardinal Mazarin lasted from 1662 and 1680.

The Collège des Quatre Nations opened in 1688. It provided tuition to 60 young noblemen from Piedmont, Alsace, Artois and Flanders for the following 101 years.
The Institut de France was founded in 1795, but sat in the Louvre until 1805, when Napoleon transferred it to the former Collège des Quatre Nations.

La Coupole, as it is commonly called, is a true feat of architecture. Le Vau indeed succeeded in creating a dome circular on the outside and oval on the inside! This building, housing the rooms of the ordinary sessions of the academies, was classified historical monument in 1862.

The Institut de France regroups the Académie Française founded by Richelieu in 1635, the Académie des Inscriptions des Belles Lettres (Literature) and the Académie des Sciences founded by Colbert respectively in 1663 and 1666. It also includes the Académie des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts) founded in 1816, and the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (Moral and Political Sciences) founded in 1832.

The French Academy is a prestigious French academic foundation. It has been composed of 40 members Académiciens since 1980. The Institute manages approximately 1,000 foundations and museums and chateaux. The Académiciens are elected by a college of their peers and approved by the President of the French Republic, their patron.

The Immortels, as they are known, are in charge of various missions. One of them is to protect and ensure the proper use and evolution of French language and contribute to the addition of new words in the dictionary. This definitely qualifies as an inspirational place to visit.

5- Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) - in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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The Jardin du Luxembourg was created beginning in 1612 by Queen Marie de’ Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France, for a new residence she constructed, the Luxembourg Palace. The garden is owned today by the French Senate, which meets in the Palace. It covers 23 hectares and is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its circular basin, and the incredibly picturesque Medici Fountain, built in 1620. The name Luxembourg comes from the Latin Mons Lucotitius, the name of the hill where the garden is located. Spectacular, in absolutely every season in a different way, the gardens are elaborate and would need many images to show the full incredible breadth of their presence.

6 - Palais de la Légion d’Honneur - in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, 75007

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The Palace of the Legion of Honour is a historic building on the Left Bank of the River Seine. It houses the Musée de la Légion d'honneur (‘Museum of the Legion of Honour’) and is the seat of the Legion d’ Honneur, the highest French order of merit. The building is also known as the Hotel de Salm. It is located at 64 rue de Lille, next to the Musée d’Orsay.

The museum is housed within the Hôtel de Salm, built in 1782 by architect Pierre Rousseau for Frederick III, Prince of Salm-Kyrburg. The building burned in 1871 during the Paris Commune, and it subsequently was restored by a subscription of medallists. Since 1804, this building has been called the Palais de la Legion d’Honneur and it is the seat of France's highest honours: the Legion d’Honneur (1802), the Medaille militaire (1852), and the Ordre national du Merite (1963).

Today's museum was created in 1925. It displays a history of France's honours, medals, decorations, and chivalric orders from the time of King Louis XI to the present, including Napoleonic souvenirs and more than 300 portraits. A special section is dedicated to foreign orders. Its library and archives contain more than 3,000 works.

7 - Palais Garnier - L’Opera national de Paris - Place de l'Opera in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 75009

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If you can’t visit Versailles while in France, the Palais Garnier will take your breath away! Its ornate interior with gold gilding and crystal, layered with elaborate frescos and paintings will transport you to somewhere else enchanting. Plan to visit the Palais Garnier/Opéra Garnier for its acclaimed opera and ballet.

In the tradition of Italian theatre, the horseshoe-shaped "French" auditorium, so-called for the way the seats are arranged according to their category, was designed for the audience to see and to be seen. Its metallic structure, hidden by marble, stucco, velvet and gilding, supports the weight of the 8-ton bronze and crystal chandelier with its 340 lights. The house curtain was created by theatrical painters Auguste Rube (1817-1899) and Philippe Chaperon (1823-1906), following Charles Garnier's instructions. The ceiling painted by the famous Marc Chagall and commissioned by the Minister of Culture André Malraux was inaugurated on September 23, 1964.

At the end of a long gallery is the Rotunde du Glacier, a fresh and bright rotunda with a ceiling painted by Clairin (1843-1919) and featuring dancing bacchantes and fauna, along with tapestries illustrating different refreshments as well as fishing and hunting. Completed after the opening of the Palais Garnier, this salon evokes the aesthetic of the Belle Époque.

The vault of the Avant-Foyer is covered with mosaics of shimmering colours on a gold background. The view of the Grand Staircase is spectacular. The play of light between mirrors and windows in the Grand Foyer further accentuates the latter's vast dimensions. The ceiling painted by Paul Baudry (1828-1886) features themes from the history of music.

Each year, the Paris Opera presents about 380 performances of opera, ballet, and other concerts to an audience of 800,000 people, many of whom travel from abroad at almost 100% capacity seating. Truly astounding.

8 -Place du Tertre, Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, 75018Photo Credit: Shutterstock

This square in Montmartre which means “little hill”, was once frequented by many of Paris' greatest artists. Today, it is still and art haven for professional and amateur artists alike. It is located only a few streets away from Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacre Coeur, near the summit of Paris’ elevated Montmartre quarter. The Place du Tertre was the heart of the prestigious Benedictine Montmartre Abbey, established in 1133 by King Louis VI.

The Montmartre Abbey thrived through the centuries until the French revolution under the patronage of the Kings of France. Place du Tertre was opened to the public in 1635 as Montmartre village central square. From the end of the 18th century until World War I, the whole Montmartre Boheme could been seen here: painters, songwriters and poets.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many painters including Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani were living here. The Musee de Montmartre, the former home and studio of Pierre-Augusto Renoir and the L'Espace Salvador Dalí, a museum principally dedicated to the sculpture and drawings of Salvador Dali, can be found near Place du Tertre.

With many artists setting up their easels here each day for painting, the Place du Tertre is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the center in Paris for modern art.

There are many restaurants here and you can have your portrait done by one of the many artists at the square. It is like going back in time to the era of Picasso and Dali. The Dali museum is around the corner. This area absolutely makes you feel like you’re in the movie "Mignight in Paris".

Quick tip: there is an elevator on the left side of the giant stairs to Montmartre, if the stairs seem too daunting. At the top of the Sacre Coeur is a wondrous panoramic view of Paris.

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KC Martin presents

Extremely private located at the bottom of a secure driveway, an exceptional 1,294 sqm property on a 1,370 sqm landscaped plot, perfectly renovated with high-quality materials, including a 1,105 sqm mansion erected on 3 levels plus basement connected by elevator, a 152 sqm guest house rising on 2 levels plus basement and a 37 sqm caretaker's apartment. This exceptional real estate complex is complemented by a 100 sqm indoor swimming pool, a sauna, 2 workout rooms, a projection room, a wine cellar, a security station, a state-of-the-art domotique and a 6-car garage. An absolutely exquisite residence to behold.

Property ID: NRRPNQ
MLS ID: PP2-208

4BR / 4BA
13,928 sq.ft.
.3385 acre(s)

Address: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Ile-De-France - Apx 20 Min Outside Downtown Paris

Price: Available upon request

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

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Blaise Mautin is one of the world’s most sought after exclusive, bespoke perfumers. Based in Paris, France, Mautin has spent almost a quarter of a century creating and perfecting the most incredible and elegant fragrances and bath lines for the finest private clientele and the most luxurious 5-star hotels around the world, including the exceptional 5-star Park Hyatt – Paris Vendôme.

Mautin recently launched the BM01 Fragrance Collection, his first fragrance collection ever offered to the general public. His goal – to create affordable, exquisite luxury fragrances for the public.“I think a fragrance should not only be exceptionally made but should also make you feel amazing when you’re wearing it.” -Blaise Mautin

You are one of the most sought after bespoke perfumers by the most exclusive international clientele designing unique and personal home, helicopter, car, and yacht scents, and the only bespoke perfumer in the world who has created signature luxury fragrance and bath lines for 50 of the most renowned 5-star luxury hotels around the world which bear your name, including the Park Hyatt – Paris Vendome. Explain briefly what the process is from an initial fragrance order to completion for one of your custom fragrances.

BM: A lot of time is spent up front, whether the bespoke client is an individual or a hotel. I spend initially time talking with them and getting to know their likes and dislikes. If the fragrance is for a specific place like a hotel, residence, yacht, helicopter, then I visit the place and take into consideration the location and geographical and/or cultural sensitivities of the area or space designated.

After, I come up with some fragrance notes that I feel would reflect the client's desires and we begin the smelling and sampling process from there. Sometimes the process goes quickly, while other times it can take quite a while from start to finish. Ultimately, the goal is to end up with a unique fragrance scent or product line in a distinctive bottle whether in glass or crystal or adorned with jewels, which best reflects the client’s needs and preferences and which is uniquely reflective of them at the end of the day. Creating a bespoke scent is always a truly extraordinary experience, none of which is ever exactly the same each time.

You are one of the world’s most exclusive bespoke perfumers having taken a professional course at the International Higher Institute of Perfume and Cosmetics and Food Aromatic (ISIPCA) – Versailles (France) and are a Knight of Arts and Letters appointed by the French Ministry of Culture. How did you aspire to such a unique career path in the fragrance industry?

BM: My career started in the bespoke toy industry initially, as I worked for the most famous toy store in the world at the time, Au Nain Bleu, founded in the heart of Paris in 1836. We had some of the most exclusive clientele of the world there, and I became involved in franchising the toy store to Dubai through a connection with the royal family there. I had an idea at the time to create a signature fragrance for the toy store which I felt would enhance the childhood memories of our clientele.

Ultimately, my idea for the toy store fragrance was rejected by its board, yet the idea of exclusive fragrances stayed with me. By the late 1990s, I had studied perfume making in Versailles (France) and trained at the same time in a famous perfume house in Paris after I stopped working at the Nain Bleu and began my own company, Blaise Mautin, Parfumeur (Paris). My first bespoke fragrance design job was for the renowned 5-star hotel, Hotel Le Bristol in Paris. Thereafter, I was given the opportunity to work with many other specialty clientele, including various haute couture fashion houses, international royalty, and over 40 other luxury international 5-star hotels and resorts.

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Your perfume laboratory is in Paris, and your fragrances are shipped directly to customers from Paris. In your opinion, what is it that makes Paris and France, specifically, such a mecca for the bespoke and designer fragrance industry?

BM: France became very famous for fragrances in the late 19th century with the fragrance house Coty designing fragrances exclusively for the emperor and empress of France. Coty launched the fragrance “La Rose Jacqueminot” in 1906 which included a tincture of fine roses. This fragrance cultivated a desire for fine fragrance from France’s most elite society women and fueled the evolution of the “Chypre” fragrance launched by Coty in 1917. “Chypre” was offered in a stylish bottle designed by Parisian artisan glassmaker, Lalique, its scent inspired by raw ingredients from the Mediterranean countries. The “Chypre” perfume offering was so popular at the time with the general public that it led to a whole family of related fragrances for both men and women, and to an incredible partnership between Coty and Lilaque creating fragrances in stylish glass bottles at affordable prices for the general public. Fragrances became seen by the public as a required luxury accessory item, like wearing a nice pin or a tie.

Fragrances quickly became an everyday fashion expression and an integral part of one’s self-expression. This is why there is so much emphasis placed on the French and Paris in the fragrance industry. Its popularity for mass consumption to the public came directly from Paris. Of course, Paris and France’s fragrance legacy is also partially derived from Coco Chanel and her creation of the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume in 1921 which is also synonymous with Paris, and with fragrance becoming a “must-have” public fashion accessory.

You spent 20 years developing your newly launched BM01 Fragrance Collection, the first fragrance collection you have ever offered to the general public. What was your inspiration for this special fragrance collection, and how does it feel to have completed its launch this past fall?

BM: I am really delighted to have launched my new BM01 Fragrance Collection, which includes 10 affordable signature scents for both men and women, and unisex scents. I was asked by many clients over my career to create and offer some fragrances for the general public, and now this has been done. Since starting my fragrance business, I have always been intrigued and captivated by authentic fragrance ingredients and discovering their true fragrance nature through their purest essence. I use a lot of natural products from around the world in each of my fragrances. For me, this fragrance collection has been a true labor of love for my audience and customers. It’s something I’m thrilled to share with the public.

While it may seem straightforward to say, “This is simply a basic fragrance of amber, rose, vetiver, white musk, aoud, or orange flower,” as examples, the formulas for these newly launched fragrances are actually extremely complex, having been created with some of the finest globally sourced natural ingredients, and with multiple ingredients being combined together to form the top, middle, and base notes for each fragrance. It has taken many years to create and finesse each of these highly unique fragrance formulas so that they combine together effortlessly into a singular scent. My new fragrance line is one of the purest fragrance experiences anyone can have with each of the specific scents.

In fact, for my Lily of the Valley fragrance, it is so concise that it smells as if the flower itself is with you when you wear it, and yet, Lily of the Valley is not a flower that can have its scent extracted in any way, thus illustrating the complexity to achieve this exact scent. Lily of the valley symbolizes the return of happiness in the “language of the flowers” and is a flower given to your love at the beginning of spring in France, so it is was especially inspiring to create this fragrance as one of the signature scents for my new collection.

You have said that the 10 different fragrance scents which comprise the BM01 Fragrance Collection, “transform the perfume experience by deconstructing the most beautiful and complex fragrance scents ever envisioned, and refining and offering them in their purest essence for a reasonable price.” What does this mean for a customer, and explain how this “deconstruction” leads the wearer to a uniquely pure and authentic fragrance experience.

BM: I wanted this fragrance collection to showcase each of the 10 unique fragrances – rose, vetiver, amber, white musk, neroli, lily of the valley, lavender, aoud, leather, orange flower – in their purest and most authentic form. When you extract from an ingredient, let’s say from a rose, it will smell like a rose, but not necessarily as a fresh rose. In my formulation for the fragrances, I use the finest natural ingredients to reconstruct each fragrance’s truest essence. Thus, I am reconstructing original singular scents to be experienced at the purest level, while deconstructing by not combining multiple scents in order to create a completely “new” fragrance. They are fragrances that have relevance in the fragrance world. Neroli, as an example, is a favorite of mine since it was a fragrance originally made for and worn exclusively by emperors and kings.

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The fragrances in your new BM01 Fragrance Collection are created and produced in an extremely different way in quality and manufacture so as to be a very different fragrance product and experience from other luxury fragrances currently available to the public. Explain what makes your fragrance collection so different and unique from other high-end fragrance brands.

BM: While I will say that there are a number of incredible, high-quality fragrances on the market
which I do like, I have developed a unique approach in my fragrance formulation, combined with using exceptionally high-quality ingredients, which provides a very special fragrance experience to my clients. Like any artist or designer, perfumers each have their own unique style and way of combining and formulation. I have created a highly tailored and unique style which I think gives the BM01 Fragrance Collection a special feeling and a texture. It offers a highly luxurious signature experience in the international fragrance marketplace. You will feel as if you’re experiencing fragrance for the very first time while wearing the fragrances from the new collection.

You travel constantly and infuse the finest ingredients from around the world into your fragrances. You have said that your travels led to your signature motto: ”The world is yours,” since each fragrance smells either familiar or exotic depending on your geographic location. Tell us more about this concept of being able to travel the world through experiencing your fragrances.

BM: In my career, I travel a lot. It is true that traveling is one of my greatest joys since it inspires me constantly for my fragrance development and formulation. I love visiting other countries to experience different cultures and to find plants and flowers which are not familiar to me that I can source from to create signature scents. By using ingredients sourced globally, I am able to share my unique travels through my fragrances. In Hawaii, there is a coffee flower there which is a bit of a combination of an orange flower and jasmine flower. You can find this flower about an hour flight from Honolulu (Hawaii).

This flower is something I will always remember since smelling it. If I didn’t travel, I wouldn’t know personally of the experience of such a flower. Traveling gives me the freedom to experience not only new fragrance ingredients, but also to learn what scents culturally are important in different areas of the world, and why they carry such significance for each culture and location. Traveling also makes me culturally sensitive to the needs and desires of my bespoke customers and for my international hotel clients.

As one of the top perfumers in the world, please discuss how fragrance layering works, and some of your favorite fragrance layering combinations from the new fragrance collection.

BM: Fragrance layering is something that I really enjoy. It’s the game of creating your own bespoke scents using fragrances you combine by layering them on top of one another when wearing them. You can really have fun with it by creating your own completely unique scents. The key is to know which types of fragrances combine together. For example, rose and lily of the valley fragrances will always combine or layer well with any other flower fragrances. Some other nice fragrance layering combinations are lily of the valley+ white musk, white musk+aoud, rose+aoud+lily of the valley, vetiver+orange flower, orange flower+neroli, lavender+orange flower, aoud+rose. I have a section on my website menu “layering” at www.blaisemautin. com that explains fragrance layering in detail and offers multiple combinations for successful fragrance layering for both men and women.

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Right now, the BM01 Fragrance Collection is only available online direct from your website (www. blaisemautin.com). Do you have future plans to have your fragrances available to the public through retail outlets?

BM: I think the internet and social media is really the future for retail selling. This is where I feel most comfortable at the moment. Everyone is busy. Being online with a direct to consumer shopping website allows me efficient control of my brand. It’s also very practical for the business to have the designer directly behind the shopping website. It allows me the ability to interact globally with my clients and my audience through direct internet selling internationally.

Since it is understandable that some people may miss the experience of retail purchasing and being able to try on and experience the fragrances in a retail store, we do offer samples available for purchase online for sampling the fragrances, or for experimenting with fragrance layering.

You’re quoted as saying, “The happiest people wear Blaise Mautin.” Where did this saying come from and what does it mean to you exactly?

BM: It is a saying that I quite like a lot. I think that if you do an excellent job in your chosen work, especially in the fragrance world, you have an incredible opportunity to bring joy to many people. Wearing a specialty fragrance makes you happy. I feel that part of my task in creating unique fragrances is to help people to feel happy by bringing them joy and great memories. I believe my bespoke fragrances and the new BM01 Fragrance Collection provide a special feeling of happiness. I have received so much feedback stating this from my clients, as well. They also love that we ship directly from Paris, which makes our fragrance arrival extra special. This is something I have loved hearing, and it resonates deeply with me.

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Luxury Duplex apartment in Paris 7th – Invalides. Enjoy easy proximity to the Eiffel Tower. This sophisticated and luxuriously furnished grand duplex apartment is located on the prestigious Champ de Mars, directly facing the Eiffel Tower, with completely unobstructed, dazzling views of the famous Parisian landmark. Created by the world-renowned architectural and development firm, Cogemad, the 669 square meters apartment is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship featuring intricately hand-painted ceilings, elaborate marble work, elegant Versailles parquet floors, exquisite crystal chandeliers, plus a dramatic grand staircase leading off the stunning double-height entrance hall with a custom made Bösendorfer Grand Piano. The splendid entrance hall leads to a balcony facing the Eiffel Tower. This prestigious apartment occupies the entire first floor of the building and comprises of a large living room, a library, an elegant dining room, a very large equipped La Cornue kitchen, a master bedroom with a dressing room and a luxurious bathroom, two other bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The second floor comprises a fourth bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a home cinema, a spa area with a massage room, a sauna, a hammam, and a gym. A truly exceptional property in a very special and unique location.

Property ID: NHYT67
MLS ID: PO4-1207

Address: Paris, FR

Price: 40.000.000 € ($43,393,361 USD)

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

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In a 18th-century building of Palais Royal, on the noble floor, above the mezzanine floor, a stunning Parisian apartment overlooks the gardens of the Palais Royal, comprising an entrance gallery, a large bedroom with its bathroom overlooking the gardens, a further bedroom with bathroom opening on to a street, a large eat-in kitchen/ dining room with a stone fireplace overlooking a street. High ceilings, light and bright with original floors, and Versailles parquet flooring. True Parisian elegance. Also available with this apartment: a studio apartment on the top floor of the building accessed by lift for €350,000.00 and a garage on the ground floor for €250,000.00.

Property ID: Q96Y6T
MLS ID: PP2-1931

Address: Paris, Ile-De-France, 75001 France

Price: 5.900.000 € ($6,501,377 USD)

For all of your Paris and international real estate needs and for more information, please contact KC Martin at 505.690.7192 (press "011" first if outside of the US)  or kc.martin@sothebyshomes.com

KC Martin is the exclusive agent representing the Paris, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her courtesy listings here.

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