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Avenue Montaigne is one of the few Paris addresses that needs no introduction, and one of the hardest to buy on. Apartments here rarely come to market in volume, and the term "Avenue Montaigne" is applied to properties that differ widely in floor, orientation, condition and price. This guide explains what the address represents, compares the three apartments currently listed for sale by LuxuryFlat on the avenue, and sets out what a buyer should verify before making an offer.
Avenue Montaigne is in the 8th arrondissement, in the Golden Triangle (Triangle d'Or). It runs for 615 metres from Place de l'Alma to the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées. It took its present name from the Renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne in 1850, after being known in the early 18th century as the Allée des Veuves.
Today it is defined by the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées at No. 15, the Plaza Athénée hotel at Nos. 23 to 27, and the flagship boutiques of the major fashion and jewellery houses. The Seine is a short walk away, as are Avenue George V and the Champs-Élysées. For a buyer, the practical consequence is a location that combines a residential address with immediate access to hotels, restaurants and shopping.
For a wider view of the district, see the guide to Paris 8: Triangle d'Or, Champs-Élysées and George V and the Paris 8 neighbourhood page.
Benchmarks vary depending on what is measured. According to a 2026 industry source based on notarial data (DVF) for the 12 months to the end of June 2026, the median price in the 8th arrondissement as a whole is about €12,000 per m², with the top decile starting at about €20,600 per m². The same source states that the best Golden Triangle addresses sell well above that threshold. A separate May 2026 industry source puts the average price on Avenue Montaigne itself at around €24,000 per m², the highest of the five streets it ranks. Both are estimates rather than official street-level indices.
Asking prices on current listings are a different matter, since they reflect a seller's expectations rather than completed sales. The three apartments listed by LuxuryFlat on the avenue are priced as follows:
Apartment AApartment BApartment CListingEiffel Tower view90 sqm with balcony90 sqm, to renovateAsking price€5,750,000€3,350,000€2,980,000 as is, or €3,605,000 delivered after renovationSurface150 m²90 m²about 90 m²Approx. price per m²about €38,300about €37,200about €33,000 as isFloor2nd, with elevator6th, with elevator3rdBedrooms221 (layouts for 2 possible)Outdoor spaceBalcony off the main living areaBalcony off the reception room7 m² balconyViewEiffel TowerNot statedOpen view over the avenueConditionFully renovatedFully renovatedTo renovate
Prices per m² are calculated from the published asking prices and are indicative. Condition, floor, view, parking and whether agency fees are included all affect comparability, which is why the sections below look at each apartment individually.
This is the largest of the three and the only one with an Eiffel Tower view, which the listing describes as rare. The apartment has two bedrooms, each with its own suite comprising a shower room, WC and dressing room, plus a separate guest WC. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the reception area open onto a balcony. The kitchen is separate and fully equipped, the apartment is air-conditioned, and a private parking space in the building is listed. The renovation is described as complete, with new materials throughout.
Who it may suit: a buyer who wants two full suites and a reception area designed around a view, and who prefers to move in without works. For a closer look at how view quality is priced, see the guide to Eiffel Tower view apartments in Paris. A view from a second-floor apartment is worth verifying in person at different times of day and in different seasons.
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This apartment is on the sixth floor with an elevator, and faces south-west and east. It has a double reception room opening onto a balcony, a separate kitchen, and two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and dressing room. The building is described as secure, with 24-hour security, a concierge, CCTV and reinforced entrance security. A private parking space and a cellar are listed, though the page does not say whether they are included in the price.
Who it may suit: a buyer looking for a renovated pied-à-terre or a compact primary residence where building services matter as much as the apartment itself. Owners who use a Paris home only part of the year often weigh security and concierge presence heavily, a theme developed in the guide to buying a pied-à-terre in Paris.
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The third apartment is offered in its current condition and is the entry point to the avenue among these three. It is a one-bedroom layout with generous rooms: an 18 m² entrance hall, a 15 m² independent kitchen, a 22 m² living room, a 20 m² bedroom, a 9 m² bathroom and a separate WC, plus a 7 m² balcony and a storage room. The listing sets out three possible layouts: one bedroom with larger reception rooms, two bedrooms, or two bedrooms with an integrated kitchen in the entrance area.
Two prices are published, both including agency fees: €2,980,000 for the apartment as it stands, and €3,605,000 for the apartment delivered after renovation. The difference is €625,000. Parking is available separately for €156,750.
Who it may suit: a buyer who wants to design the layout rather than inherit one, and who is comfortable managing or delegating a renovation. Buyers considering this route should obtain independent works estimates and check what the co-ownership rules allow before comparing the two prices. The total budget should also include purchase costs, covered in the guide to the total cost of buying in Paris.
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An address does not determine a price on its own. Industry sources point out that a courtyard-facing apartment on a middle floor is not automatically priced like a higher floor facing the avenue. A few points deserve particular attention in buildings of this standing:
Not every Avenue Montaigne sale is advertised. One 2026 industry source estimates that around 15% of sales in the area close without a published listing. Buyers with a defined brief may register their criteria to be informed of such opportunities, as explained in the guide to off-market apartments in Paris.
How much do apartments cost on Avenue Montaigne?Current asking prices on LuxuryFlat's listings range from €2,980,000 (about 90 m², to renovate) to €5,750,000 (150 m², Eiffel Tower view, fully renovated). Benchmarks for the avenue as a whole vary by source, and asking prices are not transaction prices.
Is there an Avenue Montaigne apartment with an Eiffel Tower view?One of the three current listings is described as having an Eiffel Tower view. It is a 150 m² apartment on the second floor.
Are there apartments to renovate on Avenue Montaigne?One of the three current listings is offered to renovate, at €2,980,000 as is or €3,605,000 delivered after works, with three layout options described.
Can a non-resident buy an apartment on Avenue Montaigne?Non-residents can buy property in France, and the purchase can be completed remotely using video signing or a power of attorney. See the guides on buying remotely and financing as a foreign buyer.
What are the additional costs of buying?Notary fees on an existing apartment are typically about 7% to 8% of the price, and further costs depend on financing, works and how the property is held. A full breakdown is in the guide to the total cost of buying.
Each of the three apartments can be visited by appointment. Buyers can also describe their criteria (floor, view, budget, level of renovation) to be shown similar apartments in the Golden Triangle, including properties not yet advertised.
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Owners of an apartment in the Golden Triangle considering a sale can get in touch through the seller page.