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Discover the Penthouse at 41 Avenue Hoche in the Heart of Paris

This ultra-luxury penthouse adjoins the five-star Le Royal Monceau Raffles hotel in Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement

Step out onto the balcony, look to the right, and scan the rooftops of the elegant tree-lined Haussmannian avenue that leads to one of Paris’s most beautiful parks. Then cast your gaze left, where one of the world’s most famous landmarks pierces the skyline: l’Arc de Triomphe. In a city where breathtaking views come as standard, these are remarkable.

The penthouse occupies the sixth and seventh floors of 41 Avenue Hoche, which was built in 1900, the height of the Belle Époque.

But then they only serve to match the many other unique qualities found at the penthouse apartment at 41 Avenue Hoche. With interiors by Philippe Starck spanning nearly 4,000 square feet (372 sq m) of living space, double-height ceilings punctuated with sunny skylights, four bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and separate dining room, a balcony with outdoor sculpture, and a totally private landscaped terrace for alfresco wining and dining, this residence is also attached to the five-star Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris and benefits from exclusive access to all its services and facilities.

Philippe Starck designed the hotel and the apartment, and this is a penthouse with terraces in a period building. This is a combination you won’t find anywhere else in Paris.”

The attached Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris first opened in 1928, quickly becoming the haunt of artists and intellectuals including Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway, and gained “Palace” status in 2013.

THE LOCATION

Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement has the best of all worlds: a central location just steps from l’Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, some of the city’s finest restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Le Taillevent, and proximity to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most exclusive retail destinations. But travel down Avenue Hoche away from the famous Arc and you come to the quiet, genteel Parc Monceau, where local residents while away afternoons on park benches and schoolchildren from the highly ranked international bilingual school play.

With landmark panoramas, renowned design credentials, and five-star services, this two-story penthouse in one of Paris’s most desirable locales is utterly unique.

A street market at nearby Rue de Lévis is a staple of neighborhood life, and music lovers can visit the Salle Pleyel, which hosts concerts from artists of every genre. The tree-lined streets of this understatedly elegant neighborhood seem a world away from busy central Paris. But, of course, that Parisian esprit de vie is truly on the doorstep.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the sumptuous interiors offer nearly 4,000 square feet (372 square meters) of living space, featuring double-height ceilings punctuated with floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the views of Paris.

VIP SERVICE

In 2008, a star-studded “demolition party” launched the renovation of Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, marking—with champagne and sledgehammers—its new incarnation as a place with artistry, creativity, and playfulness at its core. Now there’s a library full of art and design titles, an art gallery, a buzzy bar for all-day dining, lush outdoor spaces, a cinema that hosts film premieres and cocktail parties, and two fine-dining restaurants, one of which is by Nobu: Matsuhisa Paris. In addition to these amenities, residents of the penthouse apartment can take advantage of the hotel’s concierge, swimming pool, and spa facilities—and even order room service.

The two-story penthouse at 41 Avenue Hoche is not only adjacent, but actually connected to Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris. It’s the only apartment in Paris with all the services of a five-star Palace hotel.
The hotel amenities include a library full of art and design titles, an art gallery, a bar for all-day dining, and two fine-dining restaurants (one of which is Matsuhisa Paris). Philippe Starck has said that Le Royal Monceau is for “sensitive VIPs” who play their part in creating the vibrant character of the hotel.

EXPERT VIEW

“This apartment is totally unique for Paris, unlike London and New York, where serviced hotel residences are more common. The result of a two-year overhaul completed in 2010, the two-story penthouse at 41 Avenue Hoche is not only adjacent, but actually connected to Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris. It’s the only apartment in Paris with all the services of a five-star Palace hotel.

The penthouse at 41 Avenue Hoche is one of very few private residences by Philippe Starck, known for his big hotel renovation projects including the Royalton and the Paramount in New York City, the Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London, as well as Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris itself.

But not just any hotel Le Royal Monceau is a landmark, and its renovation was a very big project. Philippe Starck designed the hotel and the apartment, and this is a penthouse with terraces in a period building. This is a combination you won’t find anywhere else in Paris.”—Marie-Hélène Lundgreen, Belles demeures de France (Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier)

The residence blends modern comfort with traditional Parisian elegance. The ultra-luxurious appointments include a lavish master suite with a vast spa-style bathroom with marble floors, mirror walls, and bespoke fixtures and furnishings.

[ Excerpt from Christie’s International Real Estate’s 2019 Luxury Edition — A curated collection of the world’s finest properties. Explore more properties here ]