If Paris is home to numerous upscale districts, one has been considered the most prestigious for nearly a century: the Golden Triangle. Located in the 8th arrondissement, this small enclave of about twelve hectares epitomizes luxury and glamour, with exceptional properties that captivate the world's wealthiest investors. Here's a look back at the history and characteristics of the Parisian Golden Triangle.
Where is the Paris's golden triangle?
The Golden Triangle nestles in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, on the right bank of the Seine. Its geographical area is bounded by Avenue des Champs-Elysées to the north, Avenue Montaigne to the southeast, and Avenue Georges V to the west (forming a triangle, hence its name). This district is among the most expensive and fashionable in the French capital; a prestige attributed to the impressive number of haute couture houses, luxury boutiques, palaces, hotels, and internationally renowned restaurants it houses.
The history of the Paris's golden triangle
The history of the Parisian Golden Triangle is relatively recent. During the 19th century, the 1848 revolution prompted bourgeois families to leave the neighborhoods they had settled in (especially around Place des Vosges) to move to a less urbanized area: the west of Paris.
Gradually, the 8th arrondissement developed; the Champs-Elysées became the center of social life, and the district welcomed gleaming private hotels, prestigious jewelers, and fashion houses around Place Vendôme. The area was already favored by the wealthiest Parisians, but it was at the beginning of the following century that it gained its full prestige. In 1909, the couturier Paul Poiret established his haute couture house there. Considered at that time the greatest couturier in Paris, he attracted other renowned couturiers and luxury brands to the capital, many of whom settled around Avenue Montaigne.
A district gaining its prestige in the 20th century
The district has housed the Grand and Petit Palais since the world exhibitions. In 1913, it welcomed the Plaza Athénée hotel, followed by the prestigious Prince de Galles and George V hotels (1928). Throughout the century, personalities from fashion, luxury boutiques, and grand restaurants settled in the district (Chanel, Givenchy, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Armani, Valentino...). Finance sector companies and international law firms also established themselves there, setting up offices in the elegant Haussmann-style buildings of the neighborhood. The Golden Triangle thus acquired a global reputation.
The rare and coveted properties of the Paris's golden triangle
Favored by large corporations and luxury stores, the Parisian Golden Triangle is not a highly residential area. Properties are therefore scarce and highly sought after, with square meter prices among the highest in the capital – ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 euros per square meter on average, depending on the property's location. These are predominantly high-end apartments housed in Haussmann-style buildings. Generally, they offer an area between 120 and 200 sqm. Buyers benefit from exceptional services, in a privileged and secure setting that allows walking access to the most chic and glamorous life in the capital.
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