La Villette | 1.39 million euros (1.5 million dollars)
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom industrial loft accessed via a private patio near the Canal de l'Ourcq
This two-bedroom loft is located in the vibrant La Villette district, a former slaughterhouse district in northeast Paris that has been undergoing redevelopment since the 1980s. The 136-acre La Villette park, with concert halls, museums, theaters, event spaces and other cultural venues, is less than a 10-minute walk away. A comparable walk in the other direction reaches the Bassin de la Villette, the largest artificial lake in Paris, and a bohemian area offering shops, restaurants and bars, boating and other attractions.
There are cafes, grocery stores, shops and parking in the immediate area. Metro stops in the area include Crimée, Ourcq and Corentin Cariou, and the journey to central Paris usually takes less than 30 minutes.
Size: 1,959 square feet
Price per square foot: €710 ($777)
Inside: This loft with commercial area has the feel of a townhouse on three levels. The front door opens onto a landing leading into a light filled living room with 18ft industrial style glass ceilings. The space has a slightly raw feel with metal beams, skylights and exposed stone.
From the landing, a small staircase ascends to a mezzanine bedroom with glass windows overlooking the living room. Below the bedroom is a large open kitchen with white cabinets and a center island.
Opposite the main entrance, a wooden and metal staircase ascends to a second bedroom with large windows facing the interior and a bathroom with shower and separate toilet, all cantilevered over a library and office space.
The lowest level of the house, partially visible through a glazed floor, has a laundry room, a cinema room and another large room that could serve as a master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom.
Outer space: The loft, which is located in the backyard of an early 20th century building, is accessed via a 129-square-foot private patio.
Taxes: 2,067 euros ($2,261) per year, plus annual co-ownership fees of 3,560 euros ($3,901).
Contact: Magaly Leygnac, Espacios Atypiques, 011-33-06-63-16-83-32, Espacios-atypiques.com
Sainte-Avoye | 1.39 million euros (1.5 million dollars)
A former workshop and gallery with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a quiet street in the Marais
This loft apartment is located in the colorful Sainte-Avoye neighborhood, a center of artists and art dealers in the Marais district. Attractions include the half-acre Anne Frank Garden and several museums, including the Museum of Jewish Art and History. The peculiar Passage de L'Ancre is a hidden pedestrian route.
The Marais had fallen into disrepair but was revived in recent years and is now among the most fashionable areas of Paris, with many buildings of historical and architectural importance. The district has many restaurants, shops, groceries, parking and other services.
Nearby metro stops include Rambuteau, Arts et Métiers and Étienne Marcel, with all the amenities of central Paris minutes away.
Size: 1,112 square feet
Price per square foot: €1,250 ($1,368)
Inside: This loft was once a workshop and then a gallery. Highlighted is a floor-to-ceiling industrial-style glass wall that houses the main entry door, which opens to a landing that opens to a substantial living space with 13-foot ceilings. An exposed stone wall, old wooden beams, metal I-beams, and a column add a slightly gritty feel to the space.
A kitchen with a contemporary marble design opens to the main living room. All floors are polished concrete. Beyond the kitchen, a space topped with a sloped glass roof is used as a library and office. A workshop-style glass partition separates it from a bedroom adjacent to a bathroom.
From the entrance landing, concrete stairs ascend to a mezzanine with two open sides running the length of the apartment. The mezzanine has an open bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room large enough to convert into a third bedroom.
Outer space: The apartment, in a nine-unit building, is located on a quiet and private street.
Taxes: €1,035 ($1,130) per year, plus proportional annual expenses of €6,000 ($6,573)
Contact: Renaud Goalabré, Patrice Besse, 011-33-1-42-84-80-85, patrice-besse.co.uk
Saint-Louis Island | 1,395 million euros (1.5 million dollars)
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a historic building on Île Saint-Louis
This apartment is on Île Saint-Louis, one of the three islands on the Seine River in Paris. An elegant representation of classical 17th-century architecture, Île Saint-Louis has a quiet neighborhood feel amidst the bustle of the city and easy access to many of Paris's offerings. Four bridges connect the island to the right and left banks, and there is a pedestrian bridge to the largest island, Île de la Cité.
Places of interest include 17th-century city mansions such as the Hôtel Lambert and the Hôtel de Lauzun, and the church of Saint Louis on L'Île. There are cafes, restaurants, bars, grocery stores and other shops, including the famous Parisian ice cream parlor Berthillon.
Nearby metro stops include Pont Marie and Sully-Morland on the mainland, as well as Cité on the Île de la Cité.
Size: 710 square feet
Price per square foot: €1,965 ($2,149)
Inside: This apartment has touches of the 19th century, with antique bricks, wooden ceiling beams and parquet floors. It has also been modernized and includes double glazed windows, new radiators and air conditioning.
A small entry foyer leads to a spacious living room with a wall of French windows with stunning views. Each end of the room has a marble-surrounded fireplace. The fully equipped open kitchen has teal cabinets and a brick backsplash.
Off the main living room are the two bedrooms, which have exposed stone, antique bricks and parquet floors. One has a private bathroom and the other has a private bathroom with a shower. There is a bathroom next to the entrance hall. The apartment has a secondary entrance that gives access to one of the bedrooms.
Outer space: Five French windows open to Juliet balconies with ornate railings.
Taxes: €1,063 ($1,163) per year
Contact: Rebecca Braunholtz, Prestige Property Group, 011-44-19-3581-7188, prestigeproperty.co.uk
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