Paris Left Bank Apartment Blends Gold Leaf, Foliage, and Global Artifacts
A Paris Left Bank apartment designed by interior architect François Champsaur and owner Jean-Pierre Marois features an eclectic mix of gold leaf, foliage motifs, and global artifacts. The interior includes trompe-l'oeil bamboo, Lebanese brass basins, and a custom gold-leaf ceiling. The apartment, located in the 6th arrondissement, combines contemporary art with antique pieces from Asia and the Middle East. Key artworks include a painting by Chinese artist Zao Wou-Ki and a sculpture by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. The design emphasizes natural light and a seamless flow between rooms, with foliage patterns appearing on walls, curtains, and upholstery. The project was completed in 2022.
Key facts
- Apartment is on the Paris Left Bank in the 6th arrondissement.
- Interior designed by François Champsaur for owner Jean-Pierre Marois.
- Features gold leaf ceiling, trompe-l'oeil bamboo, and Lebanese brass basins.
- Includes artwork by Zao Wou-Ki and Jean-Michel Othoniel.
- Foliage motifs appear throughout walls, curtains, and upholstery.
- Design completed in 2022.
- Combines contemporary art with Asian and Middle Eastern antiques.
- Emphasizes natural light and open flow between rooms.
Entities
Artists
- François Champsaur
- Jean-Pierre Marois
- Zao Wou-Ki
- Jean-Michel Othoniel
Institutions
- Architectural Digest
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Left Bank
- 6th arrondissement