Luxembourg Garden Apartment

A Spacious Left Bank Apartment with Roof Terrace in Paris' 7ème

Recently renovated and thoroughly modernized at the hands of architect Camille Thevenet, this apartment at the heart of Paris' 7ème arrondissement benefits from both southern and northern exposure, making it a sunny oasis high above one of Paris’ prettiest quarters, with the added plus of a private, plant-bordered rooftop terrace. With some 95 square meters of space, the brightly updated apartment is reached up an elegantly curving 18th-century staircase (note: no elevator), and offers a generous respite from this beautiful neighborhood’s monument, boutique, and café-lined streets.

Two double bedrooms—one north-facing, the other looking southward—are set under the tall angling eaves, and feature terracotta-tiled floors, cheery dormer-styled windows (one with a cute window seat), and each room has its own ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. There’s an additional guest bath, a small kitchenette adjacent to the terrace, and a private workspace. The living area is tastefully furnished and brightened by an oversized, loft-like skylight panel with a sun shade, and the dining room for six stretches out under a ceiling of exposed, whitewashed cross beams.

Around

Located in one of Paris’ favorite walking quarters, an easy stroll to the beauty and leisure of the Luxembourg Gardens and steps from the boulevard Raspail, this Left Bank apartment’s location at the heart of Paris’ upscale 7th district is one of its standout features. The fact that it offers a private roof terrace for unwinding after a day of sightseeing, shopping and dining in the area is a rare plus, and the building is situated at the back of a landscaped courtyard with no vis a vis.

The apartment is walking distance to Boulevard Raspail, one of the city’s most storied streets, home to an open market offering produce, homemade breads and pastries, butchers, fromagers, and wine and specialty shops. Boulevard Raspail traverses Paris’ 6th, 7th, and 14th arrondissements, and a stroll along it reveals a wealth of sights, cafes, shops, and open markets. Food lovers flock to La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marché, and should also stroll the rue Cler’s many gourmet outlets.

A quick stroll into the 6th arrondisement lands you at Luxembourg Garden, begun under Marie de Medici, who resided in the garden’s palace. The leafy park is a lung of Paris, covering 25 hectares of tree-lined promenades, dozens of geometric lawns and gardens, fountains, statues, and the family-favorite Grand Bassin, a large octagonal near-pond with model sailboat rentals available. The basin is surrounded by iconic green chairs, gaming tables and benches, and the magnificent Palace is reflected in its waters. With both formal French and English-styled gardens and an orchard of more than 500 heritage varieties of apple and pear trees, the garden has been named one of Europe’s most beautiful many times.

In addition to Luxembourg Gardens, the apartment is well situated to walk to the Seine, head to the gardens and collection of the Musée Rodin, and continue westward towards the Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower.

Location

Nearest airports: Paris CDG (22 miles), Paris Orly (15 miles)

Best time to visit

As Cole Porter wrote and Frank and Ella sang, "I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall. I love Paris in the winter. I love Paris in the summer. "