Living in Saint-Germain-des-Prés on Paris’ Left Bank

In the collective imagination of Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the district of literary cafes like Flore and Les Deux Magots and political hotspots like the Lipp bar. If there are places that truly embody this elegant yet bohemian attitude in the neighbourhood, it’s the town houses lining Rue Bonaparte, nestled between the majesty of the senate and the poetic beauty of the banks of the Seine.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés : the best the Left Bank has to offer

At No. 54 on Rue Bonaparte, a Hausmannian building is home to an exceptional apartment that’s been customised by Gérard Faivre, a designer whose aesthetic vision offers an original take on luxury in which nothing is left to chance. Faivre is revolutionising the luxury real estate market in Paris by creating renovated sites that are immediately ready for use and decorated like true works of art—all with concierge service.

This perfectly arranged library features light-coloured wood work that underscores its elegance. © DR

The master bedroom resembles the suite of a top-notch luxury hotel. © DR

A brand-new Parisian apartment

This brand-new, 175 m² apartment includes a living room, dining room, library with adjacent balcony, kitchen, and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and closets—everything you need to settle in once and for all and turn into a true Saint-Germain-des-Prés local.

A bathroom like this one would be reason enough to purchase this exceptional apartment. © DR