Le Bijou de l’Hôtel de Ville – All Shares Sold

9 Rue du Temple
75004 Paris

We set out to find a jewel of a studio apartment in central Paris that would be the perfect answer as a Fractional Ownership property with 13 4-week shares. While there may be a sizable inventory of apartments from tiny (10–15 m²) to Standard (20–30 m²) to larger (30 m²+), those that we would consider are one-in-a-thousand because it has to be a JEWEL.
AND WE FOUND IT.

The apartment:

Located at 9 rue du Temple, at the back corner of the famous BHV Department Store, steps from the Paris Hôtel de Ville, with views from the windows of the City Hall, Notre Dame de Paris and of course the BHV—not to mention the pedestrian part of rue du Temple (a Métro entry is just there)—this large studio apartment fit the bill.

The building is a 6-story residential and commercial building built around 1930, with about 18 apartments, plus commercial spaces at the ground level. It was just sold in late 2024 after nearly 100 years without a sale—marking a new chapter for the property. According to urban-planning filings for the property, the project wasn’t a full demolition and reconstruction—it was a significant rehabilitation of the existing building that included structural refreshes (roof and floors), full façade restoration, and modernization of exterior elements like windows and chimneys. What this means is that everything in the building is new, but it maintains its historic and intrinsic value.

Rue du Temple is not just a street—it’s a tapestry of Parisian history. Named for the Knights Templar and tied to one of medieval Paris’s most powerful institutions, it is shaped by centuries of urban change—medieval lanes, classical “hôtels particuliers” (townhouses), and 19th-century urban planning. Today, it connects major civic points such as the Hôtel de Ville and Place de la République, and remains a vibrant urban artery.

Owning a property on this street at this location simply doesn’t get better. If you want to really feel connected to the City of Light, this is where you will want to be. And at this part of the street, it’s pedestrian, so you won’t hear traffic noise…just the sounds of the people below (and only when the double-paned windows are open!).

The apartment is 25m2 (270 square feet), on the second floor with an elevator, with two large windows overlooking the street. We will renovate it and decorate it to the highest of standards and quality, with that magic touch of Martine di Mattéo —the best designer in Paris. It will be outfitted with twin beds that convert to a single queen-sized bed so that you’ll have your choice (sleeps two). The kitchen will be fully equipped with a stove, microwave/oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator and all of the fixin’s. The bathroom will have all the best and finest of fixtures, including a large walk-in shower. The windows are doubled-paned to keep out the noise. And, we’ll ensure there is air-conditioning for those few weeks a year it gets warm.

We are also hoping to fit in 13 small cubbies for each of the owners to leave a few personal items…but this depends on space.

Of course we’ve called it “Le Bijou de l’Hôtel de Ville.” (BHV!)

It’s the perfect answer for our clients and friends living in other parts of France, or anywhere for that matter, who want their fix of Paris from time to time.

Because we’re in the process of purchasing and renovating the property, we have no photos, but we do have Martine’s “Mood Board” of ideas and a floor plan designed by our architect, Nicole Champagnol.

Visitation of the property is impossible, so purchasing a share means trusting us to make it perfect…and we will!

Owners will have four weeks a year based on our fully rotational calendar, just like our other Fractional Properties. (See below to learn more about the usage calendar.)

NOTE: These compilations illustrate our design direction and should not be interpreted as the final result. Our design team, under the direction of Martine di Mattéo, retains full discretion to refine and modify the plans as appropriate.

Also Note: Smoking and pets are not allowed.

CONTACT US FOR RESALE SHARES at [email protected].