Emperor Napoleon III in his palace, on avenue Henri-Martin, in Paris
Encouraged by Napoleon III, the flamboyance of the Second Empire is showcased here in an outstanding duplex on Avenue Henri-Martin, in the upscale 16th arrondissement of Paris. A true ode to aesthetics !
Under the reign of Napoleon III, the advent of Decorative Arts renews with the pageantry of royal courts. The monuments and Parisian buildings of prestige multiply the mix of styles—from the Renaissance to neo-classic. The Second Empire gave luxury a new momentum, alongside the ambitious changes of Baron Haussmann that upset existing urbanism and redesigned the aspect of the capital’s upscale districts.
A palace to the glory of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
Such is the case of the illustrious Avenue Henri-Martin, in the 16th arrondissement, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. At the time, freestone buildings flourished under the impulse of well-known architects. Some of them were even rewarded for their remarkable facades through a contest sponsored by Paris city hall. An artistic surge that rings like a research for higher standing.
Columns, stuccos, gilding, frescoes, marble... The french charm for this formal living room. © DR
Under a coffered ceiling, the library features references to the great sagas of French history. © DR
Under the gilding, a shaded garden in the middle of Paris
This duplex of 524 m², enhanced by exceptional materials, is filled with unusual theatrical character. It consists of a formal salon with 8-meter high ceilings, a library filled with precious works, reception rooms opening onto a 185 m² landscaped garden and five bedrooms. Perfect to host your small court in a grand style…
Superbly landscaped, the garden is an open invitation to spend « casual chic » moments when the first rays of sun come out. © DR
Opulence of styles, at the service of artistic furniture
This property is offered by www.feau-immobilier.fr
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