The timeless elegance of Haussmann flats

A Haussmann building is a type of residential building emblematic of Paris, built mainly between 1853 and 1870 under the direction of Prefect Georges-Eugène Haussmann, during Napoleon III's transformation of the city under the Second Empire. 

These buildings met strict architectural standards designed to create aesthetic and functional harmony in the capital's newly widened boulevards and streets.

• Wrought-iron balconies: often on the second and fifth floors, with subtle ornamentation;
• Windows: tall and symmetrical, often framed by ornamentation such as cornices or wrought-iron railings.
• Roofs: Zinc or slate roofs, pitched at 45 degrees, are typical of Haussmann buildings. 
• Bull's-eye windows: Built into slate or zinc roofs, typical of Haussmann-style buildings. The shape of our logo is inspired by the oeil-de-bœuf, an emblematic detail of classic French architecture and Haussmann buildings, to capture the timeless elegance of Paris in its design.
• The interior courtyards: they allow the rooms at the back to be aired and lit.
• High ceilings: adorned with refined mouldings and rosettes;
• Prestigious floors: herringbone parquet and cement tiles.

These features make Haussmann-style buildings a popular choice on the Paris property market. Haussmann buildings have transformed Paris into a modern, harmonious and functional city. Today, these buildings remain one of the most recognisable symbols of Paris, contributing to its charm and unique architectural identity.