A Rare Paris Left Bank Residence Near Place Furstemberg

A house-scale Paris residence near Place Fürstenberg has come to market with DGC Luxury Real Estate. The property has been remodeled by a decorator with experience working on Venetian palazzi and major European hotels. It is located on a closely held stretch of Rue Jacob within Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ historic design district.

The residence occupies a late-18th-century building dating to the transitional period between Louis XVI and early Directoire styles, a moment characterized by architectural restraint and proportion rather than ornament. Period details, including refined door surrounds and ceiling moldings, remain legible throughout, reflecting the building’s original decorative language.

The renovation was undertaken as a partial intervention rather than a comprehensive reworking. The decorator’s background includes projects for Hôtel de Crillon, Four Seasons Park Lane, and private Venetian palazzi—contexts in which historic fabric is typically preserved rather than overwritten. Here, contemporary updates were introduced with restraint, allowing the original volumes and architectural framework to remain intact.

The property comprises a total surface of approximately 261 m² (2,810 ft²), with 233.7 m² (2,516 ft²) measured under Carrez law. It is currently configured as two adjoining units that may function independently or be combined into a single residence, offering a degree of flexibility uncommon in this part of the Left Bank.

The primary unit includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a formal living room, dining room, and a separate reading or music room. A kitchen with pantry, guest toilet, and cloakroom complete the layout. The secondary unit comprises two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, with a small independent kitchen, and may alternatively be integrated as a primary suite, office wing, or guest accommodation.

A notable feature for the neighborhood is a large, heated private garage with direct access from the residence. In addition to vehicle storage, the space may be repurposed as a gym, atelier, or private screening room, underscoring the adaptability of the property.

Place Furstemberg

Place Furstemberg sits just north of Boulevard Saint-Germain, between Rue Jacob and Rue de Seine, on the river-facing side of Saint-Germain-des-Prés — a pocket long associated with galleries, design studios, and discreet Left Bank living.

Set within Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ historic design and literary quarter, Place Furstemberg is among the Left Bank’s most discreet and culturally significant addresses, long favored by those working across design, fashion, and the decorative arts. The surrounding streets, including Rue Jacob, are known for their concentration of galleries, antiquaires, and design studios, while maintaining a residential character distinct from more heavily trafficked areas of central Paris.

For international buyers, particularly those based in the United States, the appeal of this pocket of the Left Bank lies in its balance of cultural centrality and discretion. The area functions less as a showcase location and more as a long-term residential base, offering walkable access to Paris’s design and fashion ecosystems without the visibility associated with more touristic neighborhoods.

Listed with DGC Luxury Real Estate, the residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented home in one of Paris’s most closely held districts.

All photos courtesy of the listing agency.