A Renaissance-era home in Paris’ Jardin du Roi district

Paris is made up of a diverse collection of districts. The oldest areas tell a bit about the capital’s history, reflecting the development of the real estate sector and the city’s urban landscape through time. Located between Jussieu University and the National Museum of Natural History, in the fifth arrondissement, the name of Jardin du Roi (the King’s Garden) refers to the greenhouses where medicinal plants were cultivated during the reign of Louis XIII.

Paris, its Quartier du Roi, and its Renaissance-era homes

This Renaissance-style home is located atop this royal site. Built in 1610, the 700 m² building is arranged around a paved courtyard, the roof of which can be opened when the weather allows. Located along a quiet, pedestrian-only street, it is made up of three interconnected buildings overlooking the street and courtyard. 

The kitchen, which opens on to a stylishly rustic dining room, features all the modern equipment you could want. © DR

The sun-filled living room is overlooked by a mezzanine floor that makes the room appear even larger. © DR

A prestigious home with a stunning view

Split across four floors, with a terrace that offers a unique view of Notre Dame cathedral, the home’s twelve rooms are beautifully apportioned, and its eight bedrooms decorated with vintage charm can be accessed by a private elevator. This one-of-a-kind home also features a fitness room complete with a sauna, a gym, and a heated pool on the basement floor. With these kinds of amenities, you’ll rediscover your love for living in Paris…

With its polished parquet floor, carpentry work, exposed beams, and original furnishings, the bedroom is clearly a very sound investment. © DR

Beneath these 100-year-old vaulted ceilings, the water in the pool is heated to 29° C. © DR