Private Luxury Real Estate · France & Beyond

Access the invisible
French market

Off-market properties from €3M to €100M+. End-to-end advisory for international investors — from sourcing to legal structuring and wealth planning.

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€100M+
Largest ticket
4+
Prime markets
100%
Off-market
About

Your trusted
French advisor

Trained as both an engineer at CentraleSupélec and a finance professional at ESCP, Julien Merle brings a rare combination of analytical rigour and commercial acumen to luxury real estate advisory.

After years advising high-net-worth individuals — including as Regional Director at Fisher Investments ($350B+ AUM) and now as Wealth Manager at Boétie Capital Invest, in partnership with Edmond de Rothschild Luxembourg and Swissquote — Julien now applies this expertise to the French luxury real estate market.

His role is to act as a trusted point of entry for international clients: sourcing exceptional off-market properties, structuring transactions, and coordinating a curated network of lawyers, notaries, and fiscal advisors.

Dual Master’s — CentraleSupélec Engineering & ESCP Finance
Wealth Manager — Boétie Capital Invest (Edmond de Rothschild & Swissquote)
Former Regional Director — Fisher Investments (AUM $350B+)
Former CFO & Partner — CEGAPE, led PE sale to Extens E-Wealth
Julien Merle
Trusted Advisor · Luxury Real Estate & Wealth
Based inParis, France
MarketsParis · Monaco · Riviera · and beyond
Ticket€3M — €100M+
LanguagesFrench · English
Contactj.merle@jmrlinvest.com
The Team

People who make
the difference

Behind every exceptional transaction is a network of trusted professionals. Our strength lies in the depth and quality of the relationships we have built over years at the highest levels of private wealth and real estate.

Julien Merle
Julien Merle
Founder & Lead Advisor

Dual-qualified engineer and finance professional (CentraleSupélec & ESCP), Julien brings 7+ years of HNWI wealth management experience to luxury real estate advisory. Currently Wealth Manager at Boétie Capital Invest (Edmond de Rothschild & Swissquote), he acts as a trusted point of entry for international clients seeking exceptional French properties.

Wealth Management Off-market Sourcing Cross-border Structuring
LDR
Lucas Dos Reis
Partner — Network & Deal Flow

Based between Paris and the French Riviera, Lucas operates within a curated network of professionals specialising in off-market real estate and high-value business relationships, spanning Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Off-market Access Paris · Riviera · Dubai Private Networks
A third trusted partner
joining shortly.

Our network continues to grow.

Services

A complete
advisory platform

01
Off-Market
Property Sourcing

Direct access to prestigious properties across Paris, Monaco, and the French Riviera — sourced through a private network of brokers and family office relationships. Most assets never reach public listings.

02
360°
Transaction Advisory

From initial search to notarial deed: property identification, legal structuring, tax optimisation, and coordination with specialist lawyers and fiscal advisors.

03
Cross-Border
Wealth Planning

Tailored structuring for international investors navigating French real estate law, inheritance planning, and tax treaties. Long-term advisory including family and succession planning.

04
Private Network
Introductions

Access to French notaries, international tax lawyers, family offices, and ultra-HNWI property managers — relationships that take years to build.

05
Buyer-Side
Representation

Dedicated representation for international buyers. We handle sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, and closing with full discretion and alignment of interests.

06
Seller-Side
Representation

Discreet representation for owners of exceptional properties seeking qualified international buyers. Confidential, targeted, and efficient.

07
Dubai & Gulf
Real Estate Access

Through a trusted partner network with connections to Gulf royal family property managers, we provide access to exceptional new developments and off-market opportunities.

08
Emerging Market
Intelligence

We track the next luxury destinations before they reach peak visibility. Our clients gain early access to emerging hotspots — ahead of the market and their peers.

09
Wealth Management
Integration

Seamless integration of real estate acquisitions within a broader wealth management strategy, structured to serve long-term financial and succession objectives.

Current Portfolio — Overview

Exceptional properties,
privately held

A curated selection of off-market properties available exclusively through our network. Full dossiers provided upon qualification and mutual NDA.

Av. Raymond Poincaré
Off-market
€ 4,725,000
Paris · 16ème — Av. Raymond Poincaré
Haussmannian Apartment

218 m² cross-through apartment near Place Victor Hugo. 3.60m ceilings, balconies. Renovated by a renowned architect. No work required.

218 m²Area
7Rooms
5Beds
Full dossier upon request
Hôtel Particulier
Off-market
€ 14,800,000
Paris · 16ème — Porte Dauphine
Hôtel Particulier with Pool

500 m² private townhouse in a secured cul-de-sac on 652 m². Indoor heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness room, wine cellar, elevator.

500 m²Area
5Beds
652 m²Plot
Full dossier upon request
Immeuble Passy
Investment
€ 15,500,000
Paris · 16ème — Passy / La Muette
Whole Building — Passy

Rare freehold building totalling 899 m². Two structures, fully vacant. Air-conditioned floors with elevator. Full ownership.

899 m²Total
2Buildings
VacantPossession
Full dossier upon request
30 Av. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Off-market
Price on request
Paris · 8ème — Av. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grand Apartment — Design Project

Exceptional apartment on one of Paris’s most prestigious avenues. Extraordinary ceiling height. Interior design by Studio Pierre Lacroix.

PierreLacroix
Paris8ème
Full dossier upon request
Palais Rose
Exceptional estate
Price on request
Yvelines — Le Vésinet · 20 min Paris
Palais Rose — Grand Trianon Estate

1,769 m² palace in the style of the Grand Trianon on 7,000 m². Indoor mosaic pool, squash court, cinema, gym, sauna, Japanese garden, Hermitage guesthouse.

1,769 m²Living
7,000 m²Grounds
Pool + Squash
Full dossier upon request
Penthouse Eiffel
Off-market
€ 5,250,000
Paris · 7ème — Gros Caillou
Penthouse — Eiffel Tower Terrace

152 m² penthouse with panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, Invalides and Sacré-Coeur. Fully renovated. 2 suites, Calacatta marble kitchen.

152 m²Total
2Suites
EiffelView
Full dossier upon request
Additional properties available Our full portfolio extends well beyond what is presented here. Residential, investment and exceptional estates — further opportunities available upon request and qualification.
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Markets

Where we operate

Paris
France

The world’s most coveted urban real estate market. From 16ème hôtels particuliers to 7ème penthouses — we operate exclusively in the private upper tier.

Monaco
Principauté de Monaco

The world’s densest luxury market. Zero income tax, exceptional security, and unparalleled lifestyle — all in under 2 km².

French Riviera
Côte d’Azur

From Cap Ferrat to Saint-Tropez, the Riviera combines Mediterranean lifestyle with some of Europe’s most valuable private estates.

Evolving
Opportunities
Emerging Prime Destinations

We track the next luxury destinations before they reach peak visibility — Dubai, Gulf, Morocco, and select European hotspots. Our clients invest ahead of the crowd.

Ahead of the market
Contact

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All enquiries are treated with the utmost discretion. Whether you are a buyer, a seller, or an introducing broker, we welcome a confidential conversation about how we may be of service.

Emailj.merle@jmrlinvest.com
Phone+33 6 52 63 87 01
BasedParis, France
LanguagesFrench · English
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