Vivant

On the left bank of the Seine, in the idyllic 7th arrondissement, the Vivant apartment overlooks Avenue de la Bourdonnais, one of the most prestigious streets in Paris and has enviable views of the Eiffel Tower. Minutes from the famous Rue Cler gourmet street and steps from the Champ-de-Mars garden, Vivant balances an exclusive location with a village-like atmosphere that makes the Gros-Caillou neighborhood beloved by Parisians and visitors alike.

Owners have four weeks per year in this elegant one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Previously untouched for nearly five decades, the fourth-floor apartment (fifth North American) has been expertly reconfigured and renovated to fit today’s lifestyle. Vivant features a beautiful double living room/dining room and kitchen, with two large double-glazed French doors that showcase the chic tree-lined Avenue de la Bourdonnais, one of the 50 highest-priced locations in Paris.

Vivant is located in a historic building made of hand-cut stone, dating to 1890, built just one year after the famous 1889 World Exhibition. This exhibition is unforgettable, as it marked the completion of the engineering and technology wonder of its time -- the Eiffel Tower. Vivant features Eiffel Tower views from the living room and dining room, as well as a picturesque street that meets the Champ-de-Mars garden.

A restful night’s sleep awaits in the serene bedroom that overlooks a quiet courtyard. Curl up in the bedroom’s cocoon-like window seat, which begs for a book and cup of tea. Draw the custom-made curtains for added privacy. The stylish en suite bathroom features a large shower, toilet, a full-sized Bosch washer and separate dryer and plenty of natural light. The second bathroom and WC are especially handy when guests visit. Vivant also has central air conditioning, which is a rare and welcome amenity during warm days in Paris.

Our first Paris Perfect Shared one-bedroom apartment sold out within a month, and the second sold out 48 hours after its launch. Since then, we’ve amassed a list of 50+ people interested in a one-bedroom fractional apartment. 

Fractional/Shared Ownership:

Vivant is divided into 13 ownership shares, which include four weeks each year. This is NOT a timeshare property or vacation club. You physically own part of the apartment, meaning you participate in the real estate value of the apartment; your shares are fully deeded and can be sold or passed on to loved ones.

The only other cost is the reasonable annual fee. This fee includes everything and is one of the lowest in the industry. It covers all building charges, utilities, service, cleaning and maintenance – even a reserve fund for future maintenance or updates. It’s the most reasonably priced way to stay in Paris: four weeks per year for less than the cost of a few nights in a five-star hotel.

1 BEDROOM; SLEEPS UP TO 4

Bedroom 1: Extra wide queen bed (63in x 75in; 160cm x 200cm)
Living room: High-quality sofa with trundle converts into two comfortable single beds (31in x 75in; 80cm x 190cm)

2 BATHROOM(S)

Bathroom 1: Large shower with fixed and flexible showerhead, toilet, sink and Bosch washing machine and separate dryer
Bathroom 2: Large shower with fixed and flexible showerhead and sink
Half Bath: 2nd toilet and sink, a rarity in Paris

POPULAR AMENITIES

• Located on the 5th floor North American 
• Elevator
• Air conditioning
• Shared owner storage room to leave your personal essentials

KEY ATTRACTIONS ON YOUR DOORSTEP

• Vivant is located on the left bank in the prestigious 7th arrondissement. On the elegant Avenue de la Bourdonnais, you'll enjoy the village-like atmosphere of this neighborhood: the fashion boutiques, cafés, bistros and open-air markets.
• Steps from the Champ-de-Mars garden, home of the Eiffel Tower
• Central to everything, owners joke that their most difficult choice is deciding where to walk to and what to discover each day... then what restaurant to choose for a fabulous, affordable meal afterwards!

HASSLE-FREE OWNERSHIP IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD!

The idea of fractional or shared ownership was launched in the United States with substantial success. Thanks to the Internet, many owners can live and work in their favorite places for part of each year. They increasingly want to spend time in a favorite location such as Paris, and in their own home -- without the hassles and expense of full ownership of a second or third home.

It was a natural fit for Paris Perfect, a company that has been remodeling and managing apartments in Europe for decades. We are uniquely able to offer a second home in Paris, carefully managed and maintained at a reasonable cost. In fact, we’ve done the cost comparable research. Take a look at our price comparison presentation to see for yourself.

TERMS:

• The purchase price represents 1/13th share of the property. You will actually be an owner of the apartment, enjoying it to the fullest, without the worries and expense of day-to-day hassles.
• The annual maintenance fee covers virtually everything: cleaning fees, building management, insurance, accounting, payments, banking, property taxes, utilities, supplies, linens, personal item storage and property management fees, plus a contribution toward a longer-term maintenance fund for regular updates to the apartment as well as minor building assessments. Changeover and mid-stay housekeeping are included in the annual fee.
• The annual fee will not vary with the number of owners, which means you will not pay more if some of the shares are unsold.
• Stays are 2 weeks + 2 weeks: Allocation of stays, two weeks at a time, is based on a rotational draft system so all owners have a fair chance for the most popular weeks. The first round of the draft locks in two consecutive weeks, and a second round guarantees two more consecutive weeks. As with other well-run properties, weeks can be exchanged with the other owners or lent to friends and family.
• Complementary Third Home membership, meaning a $10,000 savings in the premier home exchange club, with luxury homes throughout the world.

HOW WILL I CHOOSE MY WEEKS?

This is a great problem to have, and there are no bad answers! Owners have two blocks of two weeks each per year. Will I come in the summer, when life slows down and I can enjoy Paris, summer menus and activities at a slower pace? Or shall I come in the cooler months, when exhibitions, design shows and activities are in full swing and there are new menus, with the freshest ingredients, at every restaurant?

Click here to see why Paris is a city to love and live in for every season of the year.

FAQs

Q: You’re a well-regarded company at Paris Perfect for luxury rentals. Can you tell us why you decided to expand to fractional ownership? How you think you can do it better?

A: The reason we launched Paris Perfect Shared is because we recognized a desire among many of our clients to have a beautiful home in their favorite city, without the hassles and expense of full ownership. Paris Perfect has a very clear advantage: We know how to locate, remodel and manage the most beautiful homes in Europe. Thanks to that reputation and our base of thousands of loyal clients, the first fractional apartment sold out quickly. Paris Perfect continues to offer the same excellent service as they have for over twenty years, with attention to detail, from in-house maintenance staff, housekeepers and welcome center to even our own laundry. Owners step into a beautiful, impeccably clean apartment each time they arrive.

Q: Will we need a French bank account, or be liable for taxes in France?

A: No, and this is a key advantage of purchasing fractionally from Paris Perfect Shared. The annual fees include all estimate costs and are paid in dollars to a US non-profit company that owns all the shares of the apartment. The payments are wired to the French bank account of the French SCI (like an LLC), which exclusively owns the apartment. There are no French reporting requirements and no need for a French bank account.

Click Here to read all the important questions you may have about fractional ownership, such as the annual budget and whether there are any additional costs -- and how Paris Perfect Shared has made it such a success.

Please let us know if you would like to know more about becoming a Paris Perfect Shared owner. We would be pleased to schedule a call to discuss further!

On the left bank of the Seine, in the idyllic 7th arrondissement, the Vivant apartment overlooks Avenue de la Bourdonnais, one of the most prestigious streets in Paris and has enviable views of the Eiffel Tower.

In the Neighborhood

• Seine River (5 min): Stroll along the romantic Seine river at sunset
  
• Eiffel Tower (5 min)
• Champ de Mars Park (2 min): Walk, jog, play in one of the playgrounds, throw some hoops, go to the puppet theater or just sit and enjoy the beautiful gardens.
• Paris Sewer Tour (5 min): Fascinating tour of limestone arches and caverns with street signs that traverse all of Paris . The Phantom of the Opera was inspired by these underground streets.
  
• Boat Tours (6 min): Bateaux-Mouches, Batobus and Bateaux Parisiens boat tours.
• Musée Branly (5 min): Award-winning Museum of Ethnic Arts.
  
• Ecole Militaire (10 min): Napoléon attended military school here and the buildings still show signs of gunfire from the French Revolution in 1789.
  
• Bike & Segway Tours (12 min)
• Open Markets: Pont de l'Alma market is a 12 minute walk and has the largest open market in Paris every Saturday morning. Rue Cler is five minutes away and is among the best and most famous shopping streets for food in Paris.
  
• High Fashion (14 min): Walk to the Grand Couturiers on avenue Montaigne - from Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, to the outrageous Jean-Paul Gaultier and many more.
• Four Seasons Hotel, Plaza Athénée (14 min): Enjoy tea or 3 star dining. Plaza Athénée is famous for being the venue where the final episode of 'Sex and the City' was filmed.
• Trocadero (15 min),
  
• Invalides (15 min): Napoléon's tomb rests under its golden dome.
• Grand Palais (20 min): Venue for world-famous art exhibitions.
• Rodin Museum (20 min)
  
• Champs-Élysées (20 min): Walk to the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and Louis Vuitton flagship store.
  
• Musée de l'Armée (15 min): One of the world's finest collections of arms, medieval armor and uniforms
• Rue du Commerce (20 min): A true Parisian shopping street with trendy boutiques, food stores, bistros and the Monoprix department store, like a French Target - good quality and great prices!
• Musée d'Orsay (25 min)
  
• Place de la Concorde, Madeleine, American Embassy (25 min): Walk along the beautiful river or take a nearby train.
• Bon Marché, rue du Bac (25 min): Famous shopping area.
  
• Louvre Museum (40 min): Walk along the beautiful river or go direct by bus.
• Department Stores: Direct metro and bus to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Department Stores.