The Most Exclusive Houses in Paris

The classic Parisan apartment is situated in a grand building on one of the city’s wide boulevards. A few lucky Parisians, however, get to live in the city’s relatively few and highly-sought after houses. Many of those houses date from the 19th century and are tucked away on secluded, tree-lined streets that tourists never see. With such urban luxuries as terraces and gardens, even heated swimming pools and hammams, their inhabitants enjoy a privileged way of life that the rest of us can only dream of. Still, if we’ll never afford to live in these desirable homes, we can at least take a private tour thanks to our guide to Paris’s most beautiful houses.

Rue Louis David

16th arrondissement – Apartment for rent Trocadéro

Access to the garden through the conservatoryEclectic furniture and objects sourced at Paris’s flea marketsMaster bedroomStylish furnished home in the Trocadéro district of Paris’s 16th arrondissementGuest room - Furnished 3-bedroom apartment in the 16th arrondissementFamily kitchen125m2 furnished apartment - Rue Louis David, 16th arrondissementDining room with a view of the gardenSitting room opening onto the conservatory

What we love
The eclectic furniture and quirky objects sourced from Paris’s incomparable flea markets; the chic, on-trend colour scheme; the wisteria-clad steps leading into the garden; the private garden; those bookshelves. In fact, it would be quicker to say what we don’t love. And right now we can’t think of anything. And did we mention that it’s all a short walk away from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine?
The details
125 m2, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 35 m2 garden.
How much?
The property was let at 4500 €/month.

Avenue Emile Deschanel

7th arrondissement – Champs de Mars

Kitchen opening onto the sitting roomKitchen with an industrial vibe250m2 Parisian apartment with its own garden - Avenue Emile DeschanelA light-filled kitchen and dining roomSoft colours give the sitting room a peaceful atmosphereThe sitting room is both relaxed and elegantFurnished apartment with four bedrooms - 7th arrondissementMaster bath with a wrought iron doorwayPrivate garden with a view of the Eiffel Tower

What we love
The elegant yet relaxed style, all that reclaimed wood, the high ceilings, the light, the huge windows. We could go on. And we didn’t even get to the private garden with the view of the Eiffel Tower yet.
The details
250 m2, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garden at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
How much?
Available to rent at 12 000 €/month here.

Avenue Frochot

9th arrondissement – Pigalle

Classic 19th century facade with shuttersHuge dining room with a vintage Seventies chandelierKitchen with dining areaThe spacious sitting room opens onto the garden Bohemian chic style in the master bedroomStudy area in the master bedroomA softly-coloured antique door opens into the master bathroomDressing room - Furnished house, Avenue Frochot in ParisBasement exercise room with its own hammamThe avenue Frochot and its beautiful 19th century houses screened by treesPrivate secluded garden with a terrace

What we love
The leafy, country feel of the beautiful cul-de-sac where the house is located; the private gym; the huge kitchen; the spiral staircase in the bedroom; and the overall quirky style.
The details
335 m2, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, exercise room, hammam and a 102 m2 garden with terrace.
How much?
The house can be rented for 13 500 €/month here.

Villa Hersent

15th arrondissement – Convention

Furnished house available to rent - Villa HersentHigh-tech family kitchen opening onto the gardenHouse of approximately 300m2 in Paris’s 15th arrondissementCharming private street - 15th arrondissementHeated, covered swimming poolFive-bedroom house with its own swimming poolDetached house with a garden that isn’t overlooked - Convention

What we love
That heated pool; the clean lines of the kitchen; the bright conservatory; the private garden; and the ivy-clad entrance. Did we mention the heated swimming pool?
The details
300 m2, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, exercise room, massage room, swimming pool and a 100 m2 garden.
How much?
The house is available to rent at 10 000 €/month here.

Rue Robert Lindet

15th arrondissement – Convention

Large furnished apartment in the Convention neighbourhood of the 15th arrondissement. The armchair is vintage Elda from 1963300m2 house in Paris’s 15th arrondissementBuddhist altar Marble dining table with Sixties chairs The house has three bedrooms Master suite

What we love
The owner of the apartment bought the place because of its spacious, open, loft-like design, which makes it perfect for entertaining friends and for displaying his large art collection. Good call. Bonus points too for the eclectic blend of retro chic with eastern flair.
The details
300m2, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, terrace.
How much?
The house was recently let for 8500 €/month.

Rue des Saints Pères

6th arrondissement – Apartment for rent Saint-Germain-des-Prés

300 m2 house in Saint-Germain-des-PrèsExposed beams and a high-tech kitchen make for a perfect combinationFurnished house for rent in the Rue des Saints-Pères in Paris’s 6th arrondissementGames roomThe velours sofa is an original design by Fernando & Humberto CampanaClassic parquet floor in the sitting room and elegant staircase

What we love
Everything. The exposed beams, the floors, the elegant kitchen, that lovely leafy garden, and the oh-so-chic interior design. In fact we want to marry this house. And while we hate to repeat the old location, location, location cliché… this house is on one of the loveliest streets in super-stylish Saint-Germain-des-Près. There are great shops, bars, restaurants and brasseries nearby, and you’re just a short stroll from the Louvre and the Seine.
The details
300 m2, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a garden.
How much?
The house was rented for 27 000 €/month.

Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière

9th arrondissement – Grands Boulevards

Loft-style living with a patio - Rue du Faubourg PoissonnièreThis former printers’ workshop has been elegantly convertedA hidden staircase takes you up to an office spaceA bonsai- and flower-filled patioA peaceful and simply styled bedroomThe kitchen is filled with light

What we love
That patio, a rare find in Paris, is a haven of green tranquility, thanks to the owner’s clever planting. Inside, this is just what a loft should be: light, airy, spacious, and all of it in impeccable, simple yet sophisticated Parisian taste.
The details
155 m2, two bedrooms, 64 m2 patio.
How much?
This apartment was rented out for 5500 €/month.

Avenue Junot

18th arrondissement – Apartment for rent Montmartre

Le Hameau des Artistes is a small private street containing several grand houses as well as former artists’ studiosThe entrace to the house is situated on Monmartre’s famous hill 137 m2 house in Paris’s 18th arrondissement Three-bedroom apartment on the Avenue Junot

What we love
The bohemian charm of living in a so-called “artists’ village” and the drama of the interior, which was once the home of an opera composer.
The details
137 m2, three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a private terrace.
How much?
The house is for rent at 5000 €/month here.

Avenue Jules Janin

16th arrondissement – Trocadéro

Avenue Jules Janin - TrocadéroHouse on four levels Elegant 350m2 house - Paris’s 16th arrondissementOne of the six bedrooms in the house - Avenue Jules JaninA dramatic choice of wall colour for the office with mezzanineLuxuriant 90m2 garden designed by Hugues Peuvergne

What we love
The soothing mix of classic and contemporary style, the bold and colourful artwork, the clean lines of the kitchen, and, most of all, the wonderful, informal garden designed by Hugues Peuvergne.
The details
350 m2, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, games room, wine cellars, a 90m2 garden.
How much?
The house is available to rent at 20 000 €/month here.

Avenue du Général Leclerc

14th arrondissement – Petit-Montrouge

45 m2 house on two levelsSmall house opening onto a parkThe house includes one bedroom and a large dressing room

What we love
The 19th century facade and the clean lines of the modern interior. The cottage-like feel combined with the huge private square.
The details
45 m2 house, one bedroom, one bathroom.
How much?
The house is available to rent at 1750 €/month here.

Rue Vital

16the arrondissement – Passy

Numerous artworks are on display in the sitting and dining roomsA marble chimney in the sitting roomGaveau piano in an art nouveau styleRetro vintage style360m2 house in PassyDramatic lighting and a stylish cooking rangeA large and colourful kitchen at the basement levelMaster bedroom in a Seventies style

What we love
The striking artwork, the vintage furniture, and the big kitchen that’s lit as stylishly as a film set. We like that classic car in the driveway too. We’re hoping it comes with the house.
The details
360m2 house, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, garden including terrace.
How much?
The house was let at 20 000 €/month.