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Paris Left Bank Apartment Blends Gold Leaf, Foliage, and Global Artifacts

architecture-design · 2026-06-13

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.

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Institutions

  • Architectural Digest

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Left Bank
  • 6th arrondissement

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