They are rich, famous and their real estate assets are worth millions – and make us dream. Between extravagance and decadence, Pretto embarked on an exploration of the most expensive star residences in France. So, how much does it cost?
In this selection, we have chosen 5 exceptional properties whose prices start around 7 million euros and reach up to around a hundred million euros. These residences, located in the four corners of France, have captured the hearts of personalities from fashion, cinema, and even politics.
To estimate the monthly payments that you would have to pay to purchase one of these exceptional properties, we took as a basis the average salary of French people in the private sector according to INSEE figures for 2023. That is €2,520 net/month.
Also, we base our calculation on a duration of 25 years, with a rate of 3.94%.
The former Parisian apartment of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, 295 m²
Located in a typically Parisian mansion, this 295 m² apartment vibrated for 10 years to the rhythm of the couple. You will discover period moldings, a succession of living and reception spaces, a dining room and three bedrooms. As for the master suite, it offers the comfort of a private bathroom. And to top it all off, the property includes a studio for staff, with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
Its advantages : We are literally charmed by the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower and the dome of the Invalides, the ceiling height of five meters, the private garden with trees of 180 m² sheltered from prying eyes, and even the gym nestled in the basement. -ground.
And the price ? This jewel is offered at €6,900,000, or approximately €23,389.83 per square meter. If we rely on the estimates from Meilleurs Agents, the asking price is in the high range of the prices usually found for this type of property.
How much to pay back to afford it? To take up residence in this Parisian setting, prepare to pay €39,925 per month over 25 years, with a rate of 3.94% and an initial contribution of €20,000… this is far from the contribution usually required. Normally for a purchase, you must put on the table a minimum of 10% of the price of the good.
What if you repaid with your actual maximum monthly payment (€882 per month)? Well, you will sign until 2676, or 652 years without counting the interest for the bank… not sure that your descendants will be happy.
Karl Lagerfeld’s house, 260 m² in Paris
Imagine an exclusive address, nestled in a building dating from 1694, steeped in exceptional heritage which has been completely transformed. This extraordinary three-room apartment extends over 260 m² where we say goodbye to traditional moldings and parquet floors to welcome an ultra-pure style, with resin and gray concrete floors and white false ceilings. This space carries the artistic soul of Lagerfeld, one of the most renowned designers of haute couture, who used it both as his private apartments and as a place of creation.
Its advantages : Imagine yourself with a breathtaking view of the Seine and the Louvre, already with stars in your eyes. But that’s not all: this apartment is almost a creation in its own right by the designer. We find his inimitable touch there, mixing futuristic design and innovation, since Lagerfeld had designed it as an “Odyssey 3000 spaceship”. These innovative architectural details make it an avant-garde place.
And the price ? To settle down in this unique property, count on 10 million euros. At that price, it’s almost a work of art in which to take up residence.
In a world that does not exist, where bankers grant you a loan for an indefinite period, if you had to repay the maximum of your actual monthly payment, you would need 11,347 monthly payments of €882, which is equivalent to… 945 years credit. At that price, you might as well buy a real spaceship!
Johnny Hallyday’s house, 1,000 m² in Marnes-la-Coquette
If there’s one promise that Johnny’s family home keeps, it’s excess. Called “La Savannah”, it is located at the gates of Paris and seduces with its 1,000 m² overlooking a wooded park. A spectacular setting found inside with a master suite, luxurious dressing rooms, a games room and four other spacious bedrooms.
But that’s not all ! This exceptional residence also includes a private cinema room, outbuildings and caretaker’s accommodation of approximately 60 m² with its own interior courtyard.
The “Savannah” almost passed into the hands of the famous Kretz family from the Netflix series “The Agency”, before Laeticia withdrew. To this day, it remains for sale. Who knows what the future holds for him…
Its advantages : An ultra-exclusive address, imbued with Johnny’s universe. It’s hard not to succumb to the charm of this place where one of the greatest icons of French music spent the last years of his life. We are also seduced by its vast grounds of 7,000 m², sheltered from prying eyes, with a swimming pool and a private tennis court.
And the price ? Initially listed at 26 million euros, the exclusive address in Marne-la-Coquette is finally on sale for 10.5 million euros, a fall as memorable as that of Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars. Since the time the house has been on sale, buyers have been rare despite its unique character.
The Kennedy house, 1,000 m² on the Côte d’Azur
It was with the song of cicadas, an oasis decorated with a pond of water lilies and lush vegetation that the Kennedy family loved to recharge their batteries for the holidays, particularly in the entirely marble swimming pool. The residence, made up of 9 rooms, welcomed the future American president John F. Kennedy and his siblings, as well as his father Joseph Patrick Kennedy, United States ambassador to Great Britain.
Its advantages : Between its proximity to Cannes, the prestige of its architect, Jacques Couëlle, and its location on a wooded hill of 18 hectares, we don’t know what to choose as the villa is breathtaking.
And the price ? 31.5 million euros.
The castle of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, 1,200 hectares in the Var
An iconic couple, an iconic home. It was in the Var that the Brangelinas purchased a 1,200 hectare wine estate, Château Miraval. This 17th century building is made up of 35 rooms between olive trees and pines. Like any self-respecting castle, it is surrounded by a moat and benefits from a wine cellar completely renovated by the couple. If you are passionate about motorcycles, you will be delighted to discover a track installed in a plot of the garden.
Its advantages : Its charming wine estate, a listed garden, and at the heart of the land, a private lake. The castle includes a full gym, a SPA for relaxing, and even a private cinema room for rewatching “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”.
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