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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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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David Toutain

Photo Credit: Thai Toutain

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

Photo Credit: Thai Toutain

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

Photo Credit: Cecil Mathieu

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’.

Photo Credit: Cecil Mathieu

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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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Robert and Cortney Novogratz

Haute Residence hosted its “Designing The Future” webinar, featuring acclaimed designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz, to discuss their creative process and body of work, recent collaboration with Sarah Jessica Parker, influence taken from the geographical locations they’ve visited or which exist around them, and to offer exclusive tips on bringing space, light, and most importantly, life and family into the home.

They were hosted by Haute Living Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler. Watch the full webinar here.

Highlight quotes:

Cortney Novogratz: 

“It’s been a strange year we've all had, it's shown us that we can really go anywhere and even if we’re just there for a brief moment, we can set up a shop and bring our homes and love of houses all over. This is so important, now more than ever. People's homes are their sanctuaries, and their offices too. Everything revolves around our house, especially at this moment.” 

“Show the house as people really live in it, so you know, a bench, a hook with actual coats, the backpacks or a basketball. There's ways to make it feel lived in so that people can really visualize their own family moving, but still making it stylish and really beautiful. Plants are really important, they help to bring life into the house.”

“If you come to us, it's about function and about beauty. Every place we've designed has been created with our family in mind. But we also want to keep falling in love, over and over, and so designs need to reflect that. They need to be sexy; all of those kinds of things are so important.” 

Robert Novogratz:

“When I think about designing, I always reference the restaurant Balthazar in New York City, because, there's probably better restaurants, there's probably better food, but when you walk into that restaurant with your girlfriend, your children, your grandmother, whoever it is, you feel like you’re more in Paris than in New York. It is an atmosphere. That's why with this pandemic, where all of these restaurants are closing down, Balthazar is one who survives. And it will always be around, because of its energy. And that's how a hotel and a home should be designed. When you walk into a home you want to feel happy, relaxed, and warm, and that is achieved through all the little touches.”

To watch more webinars curated by Haute Residence, visit http://dev.hauteresidence.com

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KC Martin Presents

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

Photo credit: Sotheby's International Realty

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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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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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

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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The conversation was moderated by Craig Hogan, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, and featured four of Coldwell Banker's best-known agents from around the world of luxury real estate market: Vanda Demeure (Paris, France), Jade Mills (Beverly Hills, CA), Ricardo Rodriguez (Boston, MA), and Wendy Walker (Scottsdale, AZ). Watch the full webinar below.

Each of the speakers is an expert agent in their respective markets and consistently ranked among the top producers in the company. They provided remarks on the "new normal" approach in real estate, their markets, the industry overall, and expanded on each other's points of view in the engaging and upbeat conversation.

"As a company, we are not seeing the drops people are talking about; we are seeing a strong climate," said Hogan. With a clear knowledge of all panelists' luxury markets and their success in each, Hogan kept the dialogue seamlessly flowing from one area of the world to another. "Getting back to where we need to be, each of them (the panelists) have something wonderful to share," he continued. "Those that are at the top of the game are working harder than ever. They are smarter than ever, and improving on their skills set."

Center: Craig Hogan, Jade Mills, Vanda Demeure. Bottom: Ricardo Rodriguez, Wendy Walker

Highlight quotes:

Vanda Demeure: "In times of lockdown, we try to be close to our clients and adapt to the situation. I closed two deals from a distance, so it's something really interesting because no one came to see the property (in person)... (The business) can work from a distance... Everyone wants space outside, a house or a villa, with quick and easy access to Paris... It's very important to understand that (homeowners) want to have more than just a place to sleep. They want a home. This is a good change. We find them a good place to move and sell their apartments (in Paris)... After the lockdown, we are putting distance in the office. We have special streaks on the floor so people can stand at a distance. Sellers or buyers come to the office but we do not shake hands. The business has changed, so now we adapt to work from a distance. We can now market by video, so it's very easy. We are (acquiring) new technologies to be more helpful and save time for our clients... 

Jade Mills: "It has been about nine days (since reopening) and it has been crazy, for which I'm very thankful. We are in escrow on (a property) for $15 million; we have another offer coming in today; and we are in escrow on another one for $14.250 (million) in Bel-Air... Clients have been on our websites. It is really, truly picking up... This is the time that you push hard, connect with your contacts. This is when you should be studying the market, knowing the inventory, and going after listings... I have learned that my buyers are buying what they really want. What I've been advising people now is to step up a little bit and get something that they really want. You don't have to have the best deal for your own home, where you will spend your time with your family. If clients are worried about paying a little bit more to have something that you want, they should go for it... People want a place where they can have the whole family together; a space where people can be for one or two months (at a time)."

Ricardo Rodriguez: "Even though we had restrictions on group size, we were still able to operate during the stay-at-home. I have never been busier. We did not have downtime; we retooled immediately... For me and my business, it has been an exercise in adaptation, paying attention to what's happening next, and shifting and working through it... Luxury is experiential, not about a price point. How you operate should not differentiate between price points. Across all areas, luxury operates as a craft. Consumers are going to look for practitioners that have the best craft... Our personal relationship is what makes the difference. Seeing people, even through a computer screen, is still very valuable... People have to buy and sell. Show your craft and what you can do... The personal relationship is what matters, articulating who you are. All the tools are great, but they are exactly that: tools... Most of the conversations have been around using technologies that have intuitive integration: touchless, voice-activated systems... 

Wendy Walker: "Forbes names Scottsdale the #1 place in the United States to quarantine. Our real estate industry as a whole is and always has been considered essential... People are coming from the hotbeds (of the pandemic) like New York, California, from San Francisco to San Diego, Chicago, and Seattle that look at Scottsdale as an alternative... As a team, we sat down and said 'what can we do to serve our clients better?'... We are hands-on;  First, check in to make sure everyone is ok. We are in the real estate business, so the conversation goes back to that. We began to adapt our way of communicating and what we were communicating, really showing our genuineness and who we are. We heard over and over, especially from folks that were in lockdown, that they had a yearning for real estate. They were looking at houses online and really wanted interaction with the agent. So we did tours differently. We evolved, and people responded... Buyers are requesting home theaters, home gyms, and outside space... The market has not stopped. People want to move, especially in the luxury market."

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Interior design is a studied art form that requires dedication, attention to detail, and hard work. Sandra Diaz, Principal architect at EOLO A&I design, and Julie Shvedyuk, Marketing & Trade Development Manager at California Closets, were hosted by Haute Living's Deyvanshi Masrani in an insightful conversation. The dialogue included their thoughts on the best use of space, the industry's trends, and the qualities that have led both of the companies they represent to the top in the industry. Watch the webinar below.

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Friday, May 22nd at 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST

"State of Affairs in Real Estate" webinar with Developer Avra Jain, and PMG Managing Partner Ryan Shear. REGISTER.

Wednesday, May 27th at 2 PM EST / 11 AM PST

Craig Hogan, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, moderates a talk with top Coldwell Banker agents from around the world of luxury real estate market: Vanda Demeure (Paris, France), Jade Mills (Beverly Hills, CA), Ricardo Rodriguez (Boston, MA), and Wendy Walker (Scottsdale, AZ). REGISTER.

Sandra Diaz, Julie Shvedyuk

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Sandra Diaz: "We love to learn, so we are eager to evolve in terms of more virtual communications with our clients, which we have been doing for some years now for those that don't live here in Miami. The clients love the 3-D experience... It's our job to do the due diligence of what new technologies there are... For smaller places in condo buildings, there is the challenge to take advantage of every inch to make it look amazing and spacious... People are focusing more attention on how to position spaces to be more multi-purpose, from a home office to a family room and gym or meditation area... Lighting and technology integration is going to be more carefully thought (on current and future trends)... On the wellness movement, we are trying to bring more greenery into spaces. There are more systems now for homes that are integrating UV lighting."

Julie Shvedyuk: "People are beginning to focus on the spaces that they spent the most time: kitchens, garages, family rooms, and of course, closets. They are using the spaces, seeing what is missing and seeing how to utilize them more efficiently with storage ... We are about 90% capacity reopened. The only hold that we are experiencing is getting into buildings or customers that are not comfortable with installers coming in, but for the most part it's the buildings opening up... In our industry, and Miami in particular, our circles are small and we are inter-connected. My favorite part is networking with trade professionals. You meet people randomly. Having the ability to make people's lives simpler and easier is such a plus... The virtual consultations are here to stay... Our showroom is open by appointment, but we still encourage people to come and look at (the inventory). It does make all the difference when you see our products in person and not so much what you think of before."

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The interactive dialogue included Semilof sharing his screen to showcase some of the ultra-luxury listings from each of the panelists. They spoke about their different markets and how the real estate industry has been affected by quarantine measures in each.

Watch the recording of the webinar further below.

Top left: Cyd Greer; Top right: Carrie Wells; Bottom left: Joyce Rey; Bottom right: Laurent Demeure

Tune in on Monday, April 20th at 2PM EST, when two of New York City's biggest names in real estate, Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg, will be together in an exclusive webinar. REGISTER HERE.

About today's panelists:

Cyd Greer is a Broker Associate at Coldwell Banker, Brokers of the Valley; the #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate agent in California 2012-2018; and, the #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate agent in the world among 42,000 agents in 2018

Joyce Rey leads the Global Luxury Division at Beverly Hills of Coldwell Banker. She has over $4.5 billion in career sales to date, and ranks consistently among the nation’s top real estate agents

Carrie Wells is a Coldwell Banker broker in Aspen, CO. In 2019, she was ranked as the #11 broker in the country for Coldwell Banker, and is the #1 Coldwell Banker broker in Colorado since 1995.

Laurent Demeure is Founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker France & Monaco since 2011. It is the #1 international Coldwell Banker office. He has done over 5,000 real estate transactions.

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Laurent Demeure: "In real estate, we still have people interested in buying and selling... Most of our investors want to put their money in real estate... Some clients say they're going out of Paris now because they realize they can do their work from home... Most of our clients at the moment want to put their money in tangible markets."

Cyd Greer: "I sold a property last year because of Matterport (3-D technology)... We help (sellers) understand about flexibility and that we will get through it... Communicate with buyers to tell them to get ready to act. We are expecting pent-up demand after everything stabilizes. I'm already seeing it a bit.

Joyce Rey: "The luxury market is still doing well here (in Los Angeles). Beverly Hills is a magnet around the world because of the weather and the entertainment business that is ready to take off."

Carrie Wells: "We have done virtual tours since four years ago. Every one of our MLS listings has its own Matterport link... Aspen is the perfect place for people that can work remotely... There are buying opportunities right now."

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The webinar was hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. If you missed the live viewing or would like to see it again, watch the recording below.

Top left: Dana Bambace; Bottom left: Ernie Carswell; Middle: Shelton Wilder; Top right: David Gemme; Bottom right: Ben Bacal

Here are the upcoming Haute Residence live webinars:

Friday, April 17th at 2PM EST will feature an international panel. From Los Angeles to Aspen to Paris, Haute Residence hosts a live webinar with four of the top Coldwell Banker real estate agents worldwide: Joyce Rey, Cyd Greer, Carrie Wells, and Laurent Demeure. REGISTER HERE.

On Monday, April 20th at 2PM EST, two of New York City's biggest names in real estate, Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg, will be together in an exclusive webinar. REGISTER HERE.

See the video of today's webinar above. About today's panelists:

Ben Bacal: Record-breaking agent in LA with over $2 billion in sales, among The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Agents in the US

Ernie Carswell: More than $1 billion in sales, over 2 decades among The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Agents in the US

Shelton Wilder: Award-winning real estate agent in Santa Monica, and recipient of the 2018 Douglas Elliman Gold Award.

Dana Bambace: Dominant leader in Carmel/Pebble Beach market, with 25 transactions in 2019.

David Gemme: Among Lake Tahoe’s top brokers, with over 22 years of experience with more than $500 million in career sales.

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Ben Bacal: "The homes that are reduced in price are getting offers. There's action out there. It's an opportunity for buyers to get in."

Ernie Carswell: "It's a great time to buy. It's a definite time to sell if you can." 

Shelton Wilder: "We have been telling buyers to get ready, going over all of the steps to have an offer ready to go."

Dana Bambace: "We are really stepping up to apply new techniques. For the sellers that are considering (coming into the market), we encourage them to list and get exposure before the bulk (of supply) comes on."

David Gemme: "If you provide valuable information, clients can make a conscious decision on what's right for them."

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Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

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Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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As evidenced by the latest string of accolades won by the tower’s visionaries -- including the most recent distinctions, the 2019 “American Architecture Award” by The Chicago Athenaeum: the Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and “Most Innovative Beachside Residential Development” by BUILD Magazine -- Jade Signature reigns supreme in prestige.

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The tower, which was also named by Dezeen magazine as one of 2018’s outstanding skyscrapers worldwide, only has a handful of residences remaining. Adding to the all-embracing allure that makes these flow-through offerings especially enticing is that several have been completely finished and furnished by hand-selected, top-ranked interior designers, including Meyer Davis, Luxury Living Group, and Artefacto.

Recently completed, the Luxury Living Group corner residence, No. 4801, offered at $6.85 million (with the option to purchase it fully furnished), features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. Stunning accents and finishes abound, including FENDI Casa armchairs in the foyer, a formal dining room with a contemporary table in wenge with a gunmetal base, a master suite with FENDI Casa coffee tables with verde alpi, and a terrace furnished with the Cap Ferrat collection, including Carrara marble coffee tables.

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The North Sky Villa by Meyer Davis, No. 5305, is priced turnkey at $13.99 million. The one-of-a-kind, double-height retreat includes five bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, spread through 6,513 square feet of interior space. Adding to the home’s unmistakable appeal are its outdoor living room-like terraces, equating to an additional 1,407 square feet of space. Design highlights by the New York-based firm include a first-floor, astronomy-themed guest bedroom -- outfitted with a celestial rug from Moooi and artwork above the bed depicting an eclipse -- and an equestrian-themed queen bedroom on the second floor with linen wall-coverings as well as Hermés wallpaper in the bath.

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Additional finished and decorator-ready homes, starting at $4.29 million, include two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse -- ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million

As a whole, Jade Signature’s amenities and services rival those of a five-star resort, including its private beachside restaurant, full-service, full-floor spa by Tata Harper, fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, entertainment and game lounge, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

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Address: 16901 Collins Avenue; Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. 33160

Phone: (305)744-5197

Website: https://www.jadesignature.com/

Prices: Oceanfront 3.5-bedroom residences from $4.29M; Sky Villas and penthouse from $11.9M

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Haute Design: Who or what made you look at interior design as a potential world to enter?

Odalys Hernandez: I went to college with the intent of becoming a fashion designer, but after one class of art and furniture history, I was hooked and changed my major to interior design I had seriously considered going for fashion design, I loved sewing and pattern making, but back in the day, believe it or not Miami was a good three years behind the fashion scene. All we had were sewing factories in Hialeah.

We had a counselor talk to my Home Economics class. When she mentioned and explained interior design, it totally clicked.  I would always drag my parents’ furniture around to give our home a fresh look. As a kid, I would make sure my voice was heard when my mother would reupholster anything in the house or have drapes made. I had always related fashion to interior design without really having a clue.

HD: When did you start your career in interior design?

OH: In 1982, I graduated from college, got married two weeks after, and by the end of that year was working in commercial interiors.

HD: When did you decide it was time to open your own firm?

OH: After 16 years of owning a high-end furniture manufacturing company I walked away from it leaving it to my now ex-husband (2nd one!). I decided to return to my true passion, which is interior design. House Of Odalys was incorporated in 2017.

HD: What projects have been highlights for you so far for House of Odalys?

OH: My best project so far was a dream job of being able to design and select everything and the client giving me the green light. It was a small job but very rewarding.

HD: What do you wish to do in future projects that you have not had the chance to do so yet?

OH: The dream job would entail to travel to other countries and buy precious objects or art for clients. I could see myself in Paris at an auction house bidding for that perfect sculpture.

I once owned an antique store. I traveled to England and bought a 40-foot container full of French and English antiques. I can truly say that was my favorite thing to have done for work. Now, I would not want to do a whole house with antiques. I have fine-tuned my taste to being more on the eclectic side.

Photo Credit: Greg Lotus

For more on Odalys Hernandez and House of Odalys, visit http://www.HouseOfOdalys.com.

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Our focus here is on sumptuous home environments. Each of these four cities has a magnetism that certainly attracts the crème de la crème, thereby keeping that luxury living allure at an all-time high.

London

Paris

The mansion directly overlooks the Champ de Mars and boasts panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides. Recently renovated, it includes a ground-floor foyer that provides access to a most magnificent living room and dining area, which eventually lead into a superb landscaped garden.

With floor-to-ceiling glass doors, the natural light keeps the palatial palace soft and airy. Providing that Parisian flair, no?

To awaken in this bedroom is to experience the best of Paris at dawn.

New York City

This master bedroom sits in elevated solitude amongst the most breathtaking view.

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Tokyo

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Tokyo is lauded for its parks and outdoor activities, as well as its impressive food scene and luxury real estate. And specifically, this luxury apartment will compel you to bring the activities indoors. Chess anyone? A resounding "yes" is the answer if this is your living room.

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Cooking in this kitchen elevates Tokyo's food scene to one of elegance, taste and superior quality.

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It simply does not get any better than toasting Tokyo's skyline from this luxury apartment.

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Sleeping here allows you to slumber is sensational splendor. High above it all and in high-end luxury style.

With each of these four cities enjoying the status of being "One of the World's Best," it follows that the aforementioned luxury homes contribute to their city’s competitive identity, community well-being and future prosperity - an eclectic real estate trifecta that surely has proven to be a win bet.

Except as otherwise noted, all images courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

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From the City of Light to the Eighth Wonder of the World to the City That Never Sleeps and selected cities in between. Amazing nighttime views exist that create sensations that must be experienced by you: seen and savored; heard and heralded.

Take a scroll through these cities that will surely intoxicate you with their sable robes of beauty fringed with orbs of light from certain celestial city landmarks.

City of Light: Paris, France

Apartment View of Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower/ciaobambino.com

Experience those vuja de moments that belong only to the witching hour. Float in the sweet intoxication of sensory delight. These nocturnal sentiments are only evoked after hours by the Champs-Élysées.

Apartment on the High Left Bank with view of Eiffel Tower

The Left Bank in Paris is always the right choice.

Apartment View of Paris.

The Eiffel Tower inspires May flowers. And robust, red wine.

Eiffel Tower In Window.

Look through your window and experience a wondrous close-up of the Eiffel Tower.

The Parisian night begins to unfurl its splendor along the Seine River.

Eighth Wonder Of The World: Dubai, UAE

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Can you hear the trailing of gowns of the night’s magic pass through these glass walls of inspiration? Grasp it; sense it.

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The merry-go-round of luxury living. Let your mind start a journey through a luxurious, new world.

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A view that rouses and wakes the imagination.

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A balcony view that inspires you to take higher flight in Dubai.

City That Never Sleeps: New York City, USA

View from New York City apartment.

A penthouse view of bridges over splendid waters.

An Empire state of mind.

Midtown West is the new Upper West Side. That's New York lingo for luxury living.

New York City apartment view.

Living here, day or night, is always the perfect time.

The Cradle Of The Renaissance: Florence, Italy

Ponte Sisto at night. Image by Joe Daniel Price / Moment / Getty

Cross this bridge into Ponte Sisto and leave all thoughts of the milieu you knew before.

www.habitatapartments.com Florence apartment located on historical Piazza della Repubblica

The Mother City: Cape Town, South Africa

Clifton Views in Clifton, Cape Town, Western Cape , South Africa/www.afristay.com

Clifton Views is the view of all views that reveals the wet, wanderlust power of the approaching African night.

Apartment view from 13 Houghton Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa/Booking.com

Just when you thought it could not get any more extraordinary, it does. Open up your eyes and let the majesty unwind.

La Grande Vue by SAOTA/freshome.com

La Grande Vue does not disappoint and takes you where you long to go.

Let the dream of luxury living begin, and to the harmony that only these evening views can sing.

Top image: Paris Studio Apartment with Eiffel Tower View/traveldrinkdine.com

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Whether you’re planning a wedding abroad and want to combine hotel costs for family with the price of renting a venue, are planning the next boutique music festival, or just want to have a vacation for the whole family that doesn’t involve shaking hands with a man in a mascot costume, these castles will have anyone feeling like royalty.

Kilmartin Castle, Scotland

Held originally by the rector of Kilmartin Glen and the Bishop of The Isles, this castle, built in 1550, is a cozy retreat for anyone fond of nature and the beautiful scenery of the Scottish countryside.

Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick

This castle is built on a 2,000-acre property covering glens, forests, gardens, lochs, and waterfalls. The nine beds, 5.5 bath estate also features an expansive library and grand dining room. Contrary to what you might think was intended of a space built to explore nature in, it also has internet access.

Dairsie Castle, Scotland

Located 15 minutes outside St Andrews University, this castle sleeps 13 and is great for everything from the company golf outing at the historic course in St Andrews to a family holiday. The castle is also an hour drive away from Edinburgh, the heart of Scottish culture.

Devon Castle, Devon

A beautiful old mansion in Devon, featuring 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and broad views reaching out to the ocean, this three story mansion is beautiful in its traditional English design and has several large gardens enclosed in the property to wander through.

Beaulieu Sur Loire Castle, France

Located in central France, and a short drive from Paris, this 10 bedroom, 8 bathroom estate is built across multiple buildings in the commune. The property also features multiple gardens, ponds, pools, and greenery to roam during your stay. Forget having to deal with the neighbors in the room next door when next door are birds chirping round the clock.

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Noteworthy features of the French silver-screen doyenne's well-manicured home include two 700-square-foot master suites; a splendid "lounge boudoir"; a 750-square-foot sauna space; and a cozy attic-turned-cinema-slash-relaxation-room...not to mention a kitchen about the size of a Manhattan studio apartment.

As if all that were not lavish enough, the countryside estate's garden and outdoor pool were both designed by famed landscaper Jacques Wirtz, who is best known for sculpting the hedges of the Palais de l'Élysée, the French president's official residence.

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Our homes are curated to our own liking. Whether that’s subway tiles, crown molding, or a grand piano in the living room, living luxuriously means living amongst one’s own tastes.

Hotels offer a rare insight into living quarters that homes don’t, where the resident of each room doesn’t decide on the design and layout. This leave hoteliers in charge of design, and able to craft a plan and layout that best features the artistic points of each space. In Paris, the legendary Hotel George V, by the Four Seasons, is steeped in rich, French history.

The hotel features an opulent design both in the rooms and throughout the building that harkens back to a bygone era of Parisian culture. Constructed in 1928 by André Terrail and George Wybo, it was handed away after Black Thursday in France in 1929 to the bank. The décor in the rooms feature plump pillows, tufted backboards, and a white color palate that is accented by fresh flowers daily.

According to a source, “ the Four Seasons Hotel George V is now part of the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts chain of the Kingdom Holding Company (Prince Al-Walid Ben Talal's investment company ben Abdelaziz Al Saoud of Saudi Arabia to 45%, Bill Gates at 45% and the founder Isador Sharp at 10%). Since 13 September 2011, Four Seasons Hotel George V has joined the other eight palaces of France3.”

The hotel also makes wonderful use of not overcrowding rooms. While a slew of decadent items can be a problem for more regal and prestigious hotels, the décor included in guests’ rooms includes only the necessities for travelers like a desk, chair, and ornamental objects like a lamp or vase. These tactics are perfectly balanced in one’s home, as well by not overcrowding rooms to better express one’s self.

For those living in large scale, opulent homes, consider scaling back on regal ornamentation for a décor sampling, and instead keep fewer, better pieces in a room. The Four Seasons’ George V is a perfect example of how doing so can help make the chosen pieces shine that much brighter.

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Along a tree-lined boulevard, the avenue Montaigne, French luxury is never more in vogue. From design in fashion to the architecture of the white, stone buildings that line the street, French style is always perfectly poised for any home.

While residential properties for luxury buyers are always considerably crafted to one’s individual tastes, the true bearer of artistic design can be found in the world’s greatest hotels. From Nicola Tesla to F. Scott Fitzgerald, the regal design and living quarters for hotels have become the best homes to some of the world’s greatest thinkers and artists. It should come as no surprise that the design used in these places still serve as the best possible template to bring into one’s home.

At The Plaza Anthénée, luxury is on full display. This Parisian retreat has become one of the most iconic hotels in the world. To just look at the hotel from the street brings excitement to the eyes with a belle époque aesthetic that immediately makes the hotel seem more like a palace that a stopping point for travelers. Inside the suites of the hotel, furniture is all matched to the same regal design. The hotel does an incredible job at bringing together unique furniture that is crafted down to every last detail with intricate design work. From the furniture used to the overall aesthetic, the hotel is a perfect example of keeping a theme current in every room. No minimalist or overly modern edges are featured in rooms at The Plaza Anthénée, rather every pieces in the room is ornate and unique. For all those designing new homes, this hotel’s use of detail can be a perfect conduit to proper style.

The exterior of the hotel also offers a unique example of design and landscaping for new homeowners. The intricate detail on the façade is matched perfectly by the rows of fresh flowers outside each window. The ruby red flowers give a perfect accent to the grey, stone building. With a level of luxury both inside and out that can’t be matched, this hotel is surely one for every new designer and homeowner’s inspiration board.

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While homes and houses are built to one tenants style and taste, hotels offer designers the rare insight into a third party's planning and concepts that are aimed to invoke the design of many rather than one resident. In doing so, Le Meurice has continued to construct an incredible landscape in each room. While Parisian design is often considered to express the beauty of the city, offerings at Le Meurice may reflect the inverse, handsome nature of Paris' architecture. Rooms are flecked in silver and grey as opposed to floral tones and tuften pinks. Large marble bathrooms express the same sense of grandeur while still feeling cozy and comfortable enough to rest and relax in. In the modern day, hotels are often consumed by sleek minimalist designs that leave interiors feeling rather bare. Le Meurice, on the other hand, excels beyond all recognition with a design that feels perfectly fit to the modern aesthetic while celebrating the rich history of Parisian interior decor.

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