A real estate gem in the heart of Paris: Anna Judic’s historic apartment listed by Sotheby’s International Realty France - Monaco

The exceptional apartment once owned by actress Anna Judic is offered for sale by Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco at 5.2 million euros, at 12 rue du Cardinal-Mercier, in the Nouvelle Athènes district (Paris 9th). This 159 m² property (154.26 m² under the Carrez law), set within the former Hôtel Judic built in 1883, has been listed as a Monument Historique since 1995. Its reception-room ceiling was painted by Georges Clairin.

A listed apartment within the former Hôtel Judic

The property is a listed apartment set inside a Belle Époque private mansion. The Hôtel Judic was built in 1883 for Anna Judic by architect Jacques Drevet, on a private dead-end lane in the Nouvelle Athènes. Behind the carved façade, an oak carriage door dressed with wrought-iron work by the Frères Moreau opens onto the main rooms. The 1995 listing covers the apartment across two levels.

A reception room on a theatrical scale

The reception room rises to 7.40 metres in ceiling height and opens onto a private balcony. Its ceiling, painted by Georges Clairin, the orientalist known for his portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, shows Anna Judic in her stage roles. A monumental stained-glass window signed by Charles Champigneulle, a leading 19th-century master glassmaker, lights the space. The dining room also keeps a painted ceiling. These original decors explain the property’s protection.

The sleeping quarters and layout

A carved wooden staircase leads to the sleeping quarters. The upper level gathers two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. The apartment sits on the second floor, served by a lift. Its 159 m² (154.26 m² under the Carrez law) balances grand reception rooms with a more private space, a rare configuration for a listed property.

Anna Judic and the Nouvelle Athènes

Anna Judic (1849-1911) was one of the most celebrated stage and operetta performers of the Belle Époque. Her success in « Mam’zelle Nitouche » in 1883 allowed her to commission this private mansion. The property lies at the heart of the Nouvelle Athènes, a romantic district of the 9th arrondissement, close to the musée de la Vie romantique and place Saint-Georges, served by the Place de Clichy and Liège stations.

Prices for prime property in the 9th arrondissement

The price of a listed property such as the Anna Judic apartment cannot be read from the local price per square metre. To place the 9th arrondissement residential market in early 2026:

• 9th arrondissement average: around 10,500 to 11,800 €/m²
• Nouvelle Athènes and Saint-Georges: slightly above average, up to about 14,000 €/m² for period buildings
• Most sought-after 9th addresses (avenue Trudaine area): around 15,000 to 16,000 €/m²

A Monument Historique apartment with protected decors falls outside these benchmarks. Its value rests on outright rarity, on the history of the place and on the signatures of its decors. Every property of this kind calls for a bespoke valuation.

FAQ – The Anna Judic apartment in Paris 9th

Where is the Anna Judic apartment?

The Anna Judic apartment is at 12 rue du Cardinal-Mercier, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, within the Nouvelle Athènes. It occupies the second floor of the former Hôtel Judic, on a private dead-end lane. The district, romantic and central, is served by the Place de Clichy and Liège métro stations.

What is the price of this apartment?

The apartment is offered at 5.2 million euros by Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco. This sits well above the 9th arrondissement price per square metre, around 10,500 to 11,800 €/m² in early 2026. The gap comes from the Monument Historique listing, the signed decors and the rarity of the property, which lie outside standard market benchmarks.

Which parts of the 9th are most sought after for prime property?

The Nouvelle Athènes and the Saint-Georges area concentrate prime demand in the 9th. Buyers value the 19th-century buildings, the parquet, the mouldings and the quiet streets around place Saint-Georges. The avenue Trudaine area ranks among the most expensive in the arrondissement. Properties with period character trade above the local average there.

Why is this apartment listed as a Monument Historique?

The 1995 listing protects the original decors of the two-level apartment. The reception room combines a ceiling painted by Georges Clairin, showing Anna Judic in her roles, with a monumental stained-glass window by Charles Champigneulle. The dining room keeps a painted ceiling. This intact artistic ensemble, rare in Paris, justifies protection as a Monument Historique.

Who was Anna Judic?

Anna Judic (1849-1911) was a famous stage and operetta performer of the Belle Époque. She triumphed at the Théâtre des Variétés, notably in « Mam’zelle Nitouche ». Her earnings allowed her to build this private mansion in 1883, entrusting the plans to architect Jacques Drevet. Her portrait still adorns the ceiling of the reception room.

How do you get a prime or listed property valued in Paris?

Valuing a prime property rests on a street-by-street, floor-by-floor reading of the market. For a listed property, history, the signatures of the decors and rarity weigh as much as floor area. The Sotheby’s International Realty network, present in 86 countries, allows targeted international exposure. You can request a free valuation on +33 1 46 22 27 27.

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