This 2nd floor 1-bedroom apartment in St. Germain is a brilliant combination of the luxurious and zen-like simplicity and clean lines. Located on a delightful pedestrian street of art stores, shopping, cafés, and local bars, the apartment’s building is of classic Parisian elegance while its interior is completely and recently renovated to the highest contemporary standards.

The entry features a closet and vanity and opens to the living room, which has raw silk curtains over windows opening to a quiet courtyard. A large 18th century commode compliments a large sofa (convertible), four club chairs, and antique rugs. Below 13-foot ceilings, modern art contrasts with an antique fireplace. The living room opens to the kitchen, dining room, and bedroom and naturally features an advanced sound and entertainment system. The dining room has a formal antique boisiere and two floor-to-ceiling cupboards for dishes with complete service for eight. The 18th century commode sits under soaring 13-foot ceilings and before silk curtains facing a lovely pedestrian street. Framed 18th century engravings grace the walls, and floors are of wood with tasteful taupe wool carpets.

A gorgeous modern kitchen of old parquet floors has the newest of everything else: granite countertops, electric ceramic cooktops, a luxurious Nespresso gourmet coffee machine, microwave, oven, large American-sized fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, and terrific cupboard space. The pantry features not only a washer and dryer but cupboards for linens and an ironing board and iron. The wonderfully generous master bedroom has a queen-size bed, a 13-foot ceiling, and opens onto a courtyard. The windows are graced with two layers of silk curtains for day and for sleeping. The night tables are antiques, and the 18th century table and fauteuil stand before the 18th century German painted armoire on wood floors. This bedroom offers a flatscreen TV and DVD player and opens to both the master bath and the living room. Between the master bedroom and master bath is the dressing room with cedar-lined closets and stocked with wood hangers. The master bath’s floors, counters, and walls are decorated with glass tiles. There is a large shower and separate full bathtub, generous sink and counter space, and separate European-style toilet.