When Giulia Felicani, the Italian-born co-founder of communications agency Com & Stories, relocated from London to Paris with her French partner Hughes, she envisioned settling in a quintessential Parisian modern home. "For me, Haussmann architecture is Paris in a nutshell," she explains. "So when I imagined living here, I pictured beautiful moldings, generous proportions, high ceilings, and a sense of timeless elegance."
If there's one neighborhood that embodies all of this, capturing the essence of Paris-style decor, it's the 8th arrondissement — an area long associated with the city's bourgeois heritage and landmarks such as La Madeleine and the Opéra Garnier.
"We loved that Belle Époque spirit, but honestly, the choice for this location was driven by more personal reasons," Felicani explains. For starters, the proximity to Parc Monceau and its beautiful gardens, and a desire to remain within walking distance of the city center without being immersed in the intensity of central Paris.
