Situated near Parc Monceau, this hotel particulier was built in the 19th century, at a time of booming urbanisation in the west of Paris. In those days, the sector came into high demand from politicians and aristocrats who were migrating from eastern neighbourhoods such as today’s 9th arrondissement, or the Marais. Today, the 8th arrondissement is the core of the Paris prime real estate market whether office, retail or residential.

The Paris archives are unclear on the original use of 86 Courcelles, but it is likely to have been a private home given its size and physical features. Fully restructured in 2020, with its quiet courtyard, and the addition of a large roof top terrace to the rear, 86 Courcelles is today a charming building, rich in amenities and with unique historical features.