03/11/2026
Did you know?
Those elegant continuous balconies you see across Paris are no accident.
In classic Haussmann buildings, the most ornate balconies typically run along the second and fifth floors. This was a deliberate design choice, and the second floor, known as the étage noble, was once the most sought-after, offering grandeur without too many stairs to climb.
Today, these details are part of what makes a Parisian apartment so distinctive.
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Photo by Raphael Metivet