Exotic pearl of the week | A palace in Paris

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Laila Maalouf
The Press

If the City of Light no longer holds any secrets for many tourists, the prestigious 16^e arrondissement conceals a well-guarded real estate treasure whose princely luxury is beyond comprehension.

Custom-made Carrara marble staircase, 16 m swimming pool overlooking an exercise area, hammam and massage room… All on seven levels, behind a historic facade dating from 1885 and fenced. This Parisian castle-like residence even includes a two-storey nightclub to receive its chic guests, not far from the wine cellar.

While all the rest of the property has been modernized to provide current and future owners with comfort at its top, the magnificent original glass ceiling has been retained to provide natural light to this incomparable setting in the heart of the capital.