Renovating an apartment in the Paris 7th: Faubourg Saint-Germain, Invalides, Eiffel Tower
Most of the 7th is a remarkable heritage site governed by a safeguarding plan (PSMV): any change visible from outside goes through the Architecte des Bâtiments de France. Well prepared, an interior renovation remains entirely possible.
- Fixed quote price
- No extra cost without a signed variation order
- Nothing is due before a stage is done
- Answer within 48 business hours
What you will find in the 7th
Town houses and old buildings
Timber-joist floors, panelling, Versailles parquet, original staircases. Thick walls and irregular surfaces: each intervention is tailor-made, with craftsmen used to old buildings.
Where: Faubourg Saint-Germain, rue de Grenelle, rue de l’Université, rue du Bac
Haussmann and Art Nouveau
Large bourgeois apartments and remarkable façades, such as Jules Lavirotte’s at 29 avenue Rapp. Inside: restore the decor, reorganise service areas, modernise networks.
Where: Champ-de-Mars, École-Militaire, avenue Rapp, avenue Bosquet
Faubourg buildings
More modest, older buildings with smaller apartments, often to be brought fully up to standard.
Where: Gros-Caillou, rue Saint-Dominique, rue Cler
The rules that apply here
- The 7th’s heritage site, created in 2016, covers about 194 hectares, most of the arrondissement. Planning applications need the approval of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France.
- Windows, shutters, railings, shopfronts, courtyards: the most common cases requiring permission. A replacement window must respect the original design, material and divisions.
- A PSMV can also protect interior features: check the building’s status before demolishing.
- Anything touching a load-bearing wall or a common part is voted at the general meeting (article 25 of the 1965 law).
Practical points to anticipate
- Heritage review lengthens the timeline: file early, ideally while comparing quotes.
- Old timber floors: any extra load is checked beforehand.
- Panelling, fireplaces and parquet are protected or removed before heavy works.
Our recent projects in Paris
BeforeA 230 m² Haussmann apartment, from medical practice back to a family home
- Size
- 230 m²
- Duration
- 4 months
- Budget
- €180,000 excl. VAT
Before100 m² of offices in Beaubourg turned into a warm Haussmann-style home
- Size
- 100 m²
- Duration
- 2 months
- Budget
- €75,000 excl. VAT
BeforeA 60 m² Haussmann apartment regains its character, with a glazed partition for light
- Size
- 60 m²
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Budget
- €50,000 excl. VAT
Your project in the 7th
An English-speaking project manager replies within 24 business hours (Paris time). The visit, measurements and comparison of three quotes are free.
Other arrondissements: Paris 3rd · Paris 4th · Paris 6th · Paris 16th · Paris 18th
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace my windows with double glazing in the 7th?
Generally yes, but the new windows must respect the original design, material and divisions, after a prior declaration approved by the Architecte des Bâtiments de France.
Is interior renovation restricted in the 7th?
Interior works are usually free, except for features the safeguarding plan protects in some buildings. We check the building’s status before any demolition.
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