The city's more monied residents, who can foot the bill of its sky-high property prices, can afford significantly more square footage.

Situated 328 feet (100m) from the Champs-Élysées, this 2,368-square-foot (220sqm) apartment hit the market beach in the summer of 2022 for €7.2 million ($7.8m/£6m). It's captured here during a video tour with local realtor Romain Perez. The three-bedroom residence features parquet floors, ornate mouldings and a wraparound balcony with views of the Eiffel Tower. The master suite alone includes a dressing room and a spa-style bathroom clad in marble.

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