Cover A shot of the colourful living room (Photo: Vincent Leroux)

Step into private residences around Paris with splendid interior design, as seen in Tatler Homes

With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, all eyes will be on the French capital—whether it’s for the thrilling sporting events, luxury fashion, world-renowned cuisine and patisserie, or even for its captivating architecture.

Designers of diverse backgrounds have lent their knowledge, expertise, and personal touch to many Haussmannian homes, and shared the process of transforming these historical spaces into modern, peaceful oases within the bustling heart of the French metropolis.

Take inspiration from the visionary architects and interior designers who have breathed new life into traditional Parisian dwellings, masterfully blending timeless elegance with contemporary sensibilities.

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An artistic Parisian townhouse with an enviable spa zone

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Above Contemporary home interiors for a family designed by Le Berre Vevaud

The 16th arrondissement of Paris is an artistic district known for its storied mix of museums and art nouveau architecture, as well as its graceful rows of prized abodes.

In this notable neighbourhood stands an enchanting hôtel particulier designed by Le Berre Vevaud—this grand Parisian townhouse is the home of a French couple and their two children.

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How a Hong Kong designer revamped a power couple’s 17th century Paris apartment

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Above Simon Wang and Sandrine Zerbib with their dogs Zuka and Hanna in one of the living rooms in their new home (Photo: Anne-Sophie Heist)

When Sandrine Zerbib and Simon Wang decided to relocate to Europe from Shanghai, they visited some 70 houses and apartments in search of their dream home—and without success.

That was until they saw photos of this magnificent apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, inside an hôtel particulier—a grand townhouse—that dates back to 1668.

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A Parisian apartment built around art

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Above Oak partitions separate the sitting area from the kitchen and dining space

Interior designer and Hermès Maison deputy artistic director Charlotte Macaux Perelman revels in the clean slate she created that’s also centred around the couple’s art collection.

As a general rule, French interior designer Charlotte Macaux Perelman tries to respect the history of the spaces she transforms. “There’s always a soul, something to preserve,” she explains. “I like to take inspiration from what I find.” 

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A calming apartment with modern Parisian-style details

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Above The living room is brought to life with cheerful furnishings like the Pierre Paulin Mushroom armchair and the Knoll Planter armchair

With more than three decades of interior design experience, French interior designer Frédéric Crouzet is no stranger to reimagining spaces, be it commercial properties or private residences.

This particular Parisian apartment, however, has proven to be quite the challenge. 

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How a Hong Kong firm restored a classic Paris apartment

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Above The home features a mix of contemporary and classic design details

This family residence in Paris’s chic 16th arrondissement, which encompasses 4,090 sq ft and has striking views of the Eiffel Tower, is located inside a Haussmannian apartment building.

Yet prior to a revamp by the Hong Kong-based architectural and interior design firm In Situ & Partners, it had few original features associated with Haussmanian design, which dates back to the 19th century and is considered the definitive architectural style of the French capital.

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Salomé Grouard
Digital Editor, Hong Kong, Tatler Hong Kong
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Salomé Grouard was Digital Editor and Front & Female Content Lead at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on managing Tatler Hong Kong’s digital platform and content, she also covers gender equality, the music scene and sports through interviews with industry leaders, experts and trendsetters. 

Interview highlights include renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, Korean actor Park Seo Jun, singer Jorja Smith, Chinese TV host Yue-Sai Kan, YouTuber Kimono Mom, Japanese rapper Awich, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Mikey Musumeci.

She has also produced stories on revolutionising sexual wellness in Asia, activism within the surfing community, Asian trans musicians reclaiming their narratives through music and looked at the toxicity of gym culture through the lens of the plus-size community. She also covers music festivals, such as Hong Kong’s Clockenflap and Bali’s Suara