VANEAU : SOON TO OPEN A FLAGSHIP AGENCY

Created in 1972, acquired in 2011 by entrepreneur Michel Pelège, the Groupe Vaneau now has 15 agencies in Paris, agencies in Cannes and Brussels, and is soon to open a branch in Marrakesh. Headed up by Michel Pelège Investissement, the Group has preserved its DNA, that of sales of high-end properties, while developing in parallel a unique array of services offering high added value.

When Michel Pelège acquired Vaneau in 2011, the group only had four agencies, three on the Left Bank and one in the 16th arrondissement. “The

historic agency on Rue Vaneau has remained “as is” for all these years, and is one of the most go-ahead in the group !” says Michel Pelège with a smile. In the 10 years spent under his direction, the group has unfurled its wings and developed a wide range of services which constitute its singularity : “I like to say that Vaneau handles all aspects of real estate and long-term assets.

On Quai d’Orsay, on the ground floor of an elegant 1930’s building designed by the famous architect Hippolyte Kamenka, this exceptional apartment of 117 m², refurbished throughout as new, is distinguished by its high-spec appointments. It is comprised of a lounge/dining-room, an open kitchen, a gym, laundry area, and 2 bedrooms including a master suite with a hammam. Cellar. Private box-garage with electric charger at extra cost. 2.690.000 €

In the 16th arrondissement (Ranelagh), on the 4th and 5th floors, reached by lift, in a sublime old freestone building designed by architect Jean Walter, this magnificent reception apartment of 380 m² benefits from 385 m² of terraces. It is comprised of superb living rooms including a large lounge with view of the Eiffel Tower, 3 bedrooms including a very large suite with a hammam and terraces. A 1-bedroom apartment, a box-garage and a cellar complete this outstanding property. 14.900.000 €

An entrepreneur with a fascinating career, Michel Pelège founded the group bearing his name in 1984 and acquired Vaneau in 2011. Vaneau’s strength lies in its approach encompassing the entire spectrum of real estate and asset management. Vaneau, 25 rue Vaneau, Paris 7 (01 45 55 46 63). www.vaneau.fr

In the Muette-Flandrin neighbourhood, on the 1st floor of a magnificent and prestigious old building, this spacious apartment of 252 m², ideal for a family and entertaining, refurbished as new, is comprised of a vast entrance foyer, a double reception room, 2 fireplaces, a separate kitchen, 3 large bedrooms. Cellar and parking place within the building. 3.270.000 €.

We are, in fact, the only ones to propose within a single entity, sales of prestigious properties, wealth management, “viagers”, new properties, brokerage for financing, rental management, and a service related to commercial premises. Vaneau is a structure I am really passionate about. In 2023, we are, in fact, going to endow it with a showcase of real distinction, a flagship agency of 500 m2 on Rue de Longchamp near Trocadéro. Vaneau is a very fine company, fully integrated into the Groupe Pelège, which now has 400 members in its team. A group which has become a family affair, as my son and daughter work there.”

On the subject of the Parisian market, Michel Pelège points out : “The Parisian market is complex but overall it could be summed up as follows : faultless apartments, small or large, find takers very rapidly while those with defects are heavily penalized. As for the future, I think that in the context of inflation, war or recession, real estate seems self-evident as a form of security. I am not aware of any large fortunes which have lasted without investing in property”.