During Renovation of Le Palace des Vosges...

August 13, 2009

The final details are being attended to like adding icing on the cake. As with more renovations, the elements came together quickly to produce one magnificent space -- even more beautiful than we might have imagined.

By the end of next week, virtually element will be in place and we'll have proper photos to show off. Meanwhile, all those who have visited the apartment have swooned with delight and more importantly, those who have come and relaxed on the velour sofa or leaned on the zinc bar, have not wanted to leave...but just stay and enjoy the elegant surroundings for as long as possible.

Our hats go off to Benoit Salun and Martine di Matteo for a brilliant creation that we are sure will be enjoyed by all who have the pleasure of owning and using it.

Stay tuned for the final showing...coming soon!

June 11, 2009

The boxes and cartons were piled high outside on the cobblestones of the courtyard today as the kitchen was being installed along with the appliances while the carpenters and masons were completing the tile work on the floors and in the bathrooms. The saw was making such a racket the upstairs neighbors couldn't hear their television...but they were assured that by the afternoon, all would be calm again and the debris removed.

Until today, there wasn't much to show on the exterior for all the work that goes into the reconstruction of the walls and ceilings in preparation for the finishings. As with all construction projects, the last 10% of the time spent on the project completes 90% of the exterior finish -- so the bulk of time is spent on creating the foundation for the final decor and all that is finally enjoyed by its residents.

Within the next two to three weeks, we'll be able to show a finished product, with occupancy scheduled for mid July! So, stay tuned...

March 27, 2009

Le Palace des Vosges will be no ordinary Paris apartment! We're lucky to have Interior Designer Martine di Matteo along with her General Contractor, Benoit Salun, to create the royal setting for the lucky 13 "aristocrats" who will occupy its chambers. Martine and Benoit's winning combination which combine French esthetics with Western comfort, convenience and functionality is well proven in the many luxury rental apartments they have designed, renovated and decorated for Parler Paris Apartments.

As the progress to the property takes place, we will be giving you an ongoing update. This first video shows the apartment just after complete demolition of the existing property and in preparation for reconstruction of new walls, floors and ceilings...