Ella made the heyday of France 2, but also hit the headlines for her sulphurous friendships, his doubtful words and some scandalous evenings. This fallen star must now sell his incredible palace.
In the heart of the 2nd Parisian arrondissement, hidden behind a heavy carriage door, is a hidden treasure that few uninitiated know: the Vivienne palace. Historical residence of worldly Paris, this architectural ensemble of 500 m2, made up of six majestic empire style ceremonies, has found its splendor of yesteryear according to the years. A true temple dedicated to the Emperor Napoleon, this timeless place is full of objects, paintings and period furniture, skillfully found by his current owner, admirer of the first emperor, wishing to revive his past grandeur.
However, behind the walls of this palace built in 1706, took place from sulfurous illegal dinners in the middle of the pandemic of Covid-19, but also some evenings of debauchery defraging the chronicle, exceeding the residents and attracting the wrath of the authorities. Between two scandals, the Palais Vivienne was also regularly rented to host high -end events, attracting the Parisian Gotha under its gold.
But today more than ever, the future of this historic home is pending. Its current owner, riddled with debts, has no more choice than to sell this architectural gem, which struggles to find takers. His name is not completely unknown since it is the whimsical collector Pierre-Jean Chalençon.
The one who first became known as an expert in the program Affair On France 2 crumbled under an abysmal debt of nearly 10 million euros from its bank. To mop this liabilities, this funny character with abundant blond loops has no other choice than to separate from his beloved palace, acquired in 2015 for the tidy sum of 6 million euros.
Initially scheduled for March 13, the auction was finally postponed to June 19 by court decision, following a call filed by the collector’s lawyer. This additional period could allow Pierre-Jean Chalençon to conclude an over-the-counter sale with a buyer, avoiding him to go through the public auction box. But in the absence of agreement found by then, the hammer of the auctioneer will seal definitively, next June, the fate of this heritage jewel, put at prices 8 million euros.
The Palais Vivienne struggles to find takers, despite a location of choice in the heart of the capital. For a time, it was planned to transform it into an art gallery or an event space. But his arrangement, made to measure to shelter the Napoleonic treasures of its owner, and the high amount of charges slow down the ardor of buyers. Many evoke the need for heavy work to redevelop the premises.
In the meantime, Pierre-Jean Chalençon remains confident. The former acolyte of Sophie Davant on France 2, disembarked from the program after a bad buzz too much with Dieudonné (before remarks wishing the death of Line Renaud or praising Jean-Marie Le Pen), believes hard as iron in his good fortune and with serious buyers. Otherwise he owes Setting up with a defeat in the open countryside, then to a forced exile which recall others.