Strategy & Market Guidance
We define your acquisition strategy, preferred micro-locations and realistic pricing.
Property Search (On & Off-Market)
We source opportunities beyond the public market and filter them to a shortlist that fits.
Viewings & Remote Purchase
We organise viewings, pre-visit properties, and manage remote buying for overseas clients.
Negotiation & Local Representation
We represent your interests locally and negotiate in French with sellers and agents.
Due Diligence & Risk Checks
We coordinate diagnostics, urbanism checks, renovation estimates and legal review.
Notaire & Closing Support
We guide you through the signing process and coordinate all parties until completion.
Representing one of the most prestigious types of real estate acquisitions in France, owning a hôtel particulier in Paris is more than buying into a lifestyle. These historic townhouses and mansions, originally built for aristocratic families in the 17th and 18th centuries, are exceptionally rare within the Parisian property market.
Paris, a global capital defined by culture, diplomacy, and finance, is divided into 20 arrondissements, each with distinct architectural heritage and character. Some of the more notable areas known for hôtel particuliers include the central Right and Left Bank districts, particularly the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 16th arrondissements, as well as parts of the 3rd and 4th in the Marais. Interest in hôtel particuliers for sale in Paris has grown in recent years, as these properties offer architectural and historical significance, privacy, and long-term value stability in a city where new supply is virtually non-existent. As with all key Paris properties, location within the arrondissement is decisive. Two hôtels particuliers on neighbouring streets may differ substantially in terms of scale, condition, historical protection status, and redevelopment potential. Selecting the appropriate townhouse requires careful evaluation of the intended use, whether private residence, mixed use, or family office.
7th Arrondissement (Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Invalides): A prime and historically distinguished area of the Left Bank, favoured for embassies and grand residences. Hôtel particuliers in this arrondissement often include private gardens and high ceilings. Average price per m²: €18,000–€30,000+.
6th Arrondissement (Saint-Germain-des-Prés): A historic intellectual quarter with a limited number of hôtel particuliers and exceptional long-term desirability. These types of properties include 17th-century mansions with courtyards and period features, some of which have been converted for commercial usage, making them rare and tightly held. Average price per m²: €17,000–€25,000.
8th Arrondissement (Golden Triangle / Parc Monceau): A refined Right Bank district combining residential elegance with proximity to luxury retail and business hubs. Larger in scale, many feature styles ranging from the 18th-century to the Belle Époque, often designed entre cour et jardin. Average price per m²: €15,000–€28,000.
16th Arrondissement (Passy / La Muette): A residential and discreet district, known for its grand private mansions with gardens and greater surface area. Average price per m²: €12,000–€20,000.
3rd & 4th Arrondissements (Le Marais): Architecturally rich and historically protected, the arrondissements in Le Marais tend to feature Renaissance-era façades, inner courtyard entrances and gardens, and are extremely limited. Average price per m²: €16,000–€26,000.
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