An apartment in the historical monument listed Mansart de Sagonne townhouse,
in the old heart of the Marais district, a short way from Place des Vosges
Paris, PARIS paris 75004 FR

Location

This street was created in 1400 and was only known by the moniker Rue de Tournelles from 1546 because it ran alongside the eastern flank of the castle of the same name, which wasdemolished during the reign of Henri IV to give way to the Place des Vosges. The district is a short walk from Place de la Bastille as well as Place des Vosges and is punctuated with art galleries, café terraces and cobbled courtyards hidden behind imposing carriage gates. After erecting the Hôtel de Sagonne townhouse, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who was the great-nephew of François Mansart as well as his pupil, became the favourite architect of Louis XIV, creating masterpieces for him such as Les Invalides, Place Vendôme and a part of the extension to the Chateau de Versailles, including the famous Hall of Mirrors. Stations on Metro lines 1, 5 and 8 are a few minutes’ walk away.

Description

This townhouse, which was built between 1667 and 1670 under the supervision of the young Jules Hardouin-Mansart following his wedding, was used as a personal office for the man who went on to become the superintendent of the kings’ buildings. It was here where he chose to live and situate the seat of social success, particularly after receiving the title of Count of Sagonne. The entrance to the townhouse is via an ashlar facade of great sobriety, which was a reflection of Jules Hardouin-Mansart, scarcely aged 22 at the time, who built his first major work here, displaying that he was already inhabited by genius. Once through the main courtyard, the building can be reached through a double-leaf gate opening into a remarkable cobbled courtyard. A staircase with a finely crafted ironwork guard-rail as well as an elevator lead to the apartment situated on the third floor. In the entrance hall, there are several steps leading to an east-west oriented dual-aspect living space, which is bathed in light through three windows. One side of the apartment overlooks the main courtyard while the other overlooks the street. The only thing opposite is the rose window of the finest synagogue amongst the Jewish places of worship in Paris. The French-style beamed ceiling pays witness to the property’s construction era. Next to the living room, there is a kitchen with a surface of more than 10 m². The sleeping area is made up of two approximately 10-m² bedrooms, in between which there is a bathroom. A utility room could be transformed into a guests’ lavatory. Electric radiators provide heating while there is a collective hot water system for the building.

Our opinion

In this district steeped in history and witness to a prestigious past as well as exceptional architectural heritage, the edifices have been well preserved, as is the case with this apartment. The windows on the third floor enjoy an unbeatable view of noble buildings and the smartly laid out rooms with an impressive ceiling height are bathed in light. This elegant property could be used as an ideal Parisian base for visiting or as a main residence in a privileged setting. The famous 18th-century decorator, collector and art enthusiast Jacques Garcia lived here for more than ten years. For those who set up home in this townhouse listed as a historical monument since 1943, they will be following in the footsteps of the greatest architect of the Great Century.

Exclusive sale

1 250 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 360895

Total floor area 79 m²
Number of rooms 3
Ceiling height 2.80 m
Reception area 32 m²
Number of bedrooms 2
Cellar
Elevator

Number of lots 21
Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses 3312 €

French Energy Performance Diagnosis


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Consultant

Guillaume Naa +33 1 42 84 80 85

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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.

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