About Catherine Callède
Discover the journey of Catherine Callède — a recognised authority in Parisian prestige real estate and the founder of Select French Properties.
Meet Catherine Callède
- An expertise built on over 15 years of personalised guidance for a demanding international clientele.
- An intimate knowledge of Paris's most coveted property markets
- An exclusive network of trusted partners — artisans, notaries, interior designers, architects — entirely at the service of her clients
- A human and confidential approach, where every project becomes a uniquely crafted story.
- A sharp eye for shifts in the luxury market, combined with an instinct for uncovering the rarest properties in Paris.
Our Signature of Excellence
A targeted selection of exceptional properties in Paris
At Select Paris Properties, every property we present is the result of rigorous, focused research. We propose only exceptional properties that meet exacting criteria of architectural quality, location and heritage potential.
Whether a private mansion in the 6th arrondissement, a loft with sweeping views in the 18th, or a duplex with a terrace and Eiffel Tower view — every selection is made with discernment. This upstream filtering process guarantees you access to properties consistent with your expectations, your lifestyle and your project.
Deep expertise in the Parisian luxury property market
Drawing on an intimate knowledge of the Parisian market, Catherine Callède guides you with precision through the city’s most coveted arrondissements. This expertise is underpinned by a sharp experience in high-end real estate and a constant monitoring of market developments.
This global vision enables us to anticipate trends, assess the true value of properties, and advise with rigour — whether for purchase, resale or heritage investment.
Bespoke, discreet and attentive accompaniment
Every project is unique. Select Paris Properties offers personalised support, designed to adapt to your pace, your requirements and your need for confidentiality. From the first contact through to signing — including negotiation, private viewings and notary exchanges — you are guided with constant presence but never intrusion.
This human and discreet approach is the hallmark of Catherine Callède: building a relationship of trust, grounded in attentiveness, exacting standards and discretion.
Access to exceptional off-market properties in Paris
One of the major strengths of Select Paris Properties lies in access to a confidential network of off-market properties in Paris. These properties do not appear in public listings — they are accessible only on request, through a circle of trust built over many years.
This privileged access allows you to discover rare Parisian residences, often discreetly transferred, in the city’s most sought-after arrondissements.
A turnkey service, far beyond the purchase
Our support does not stop at the transaction. Select Paris Properties coordinates every stage of your move or property enhancement on your behalf: legal advice, interior architecture, renovation, furnishing, concierge services.
You benefit from a comprehensive, seamless and centralised service, managed by a single point of contact. This turnkey approach is designed to offer comfort, peace of mind and excellence at every stage of your prestige property project in Paris.
A Team Devoted to the Exceptional
A close-knit, discreet and passionate team,
united by the same commitment to quality and trust.
Catherine has surrounded herself with exceptional property hunters who work alongside her to ensure a high-quality search service. For renovations and interiors, she collaborates with Myriam and Sumner, two talented interior designers each with their own distinct style — opening up a world of possibilities to bring your Parisian apartment or house to life.
Juliette
Juliette is a property hunter whose expertise is the product of a rich and varied professional journey. Before entering the world of real estate, she honed her skills in service-oriented roles, developing a deep understanding of the expectations of a discerning clientele.
Justine
Justine is a property hunter who embodies refinement in the world of luxury real estate. She developed her sense of client service over many years working in prestigious companies.
Myriam
An interior designer and home staging expert, Myriam has built her expertise through enriching experiences around the world. Her extensive travels and work in the Greek islands and the South of France have helped refine her style. She intuitively captures the desires of her clients through her sensitivity.
Sumner
An American interior designer based in France for over thirty years, Sumner brings a unique bilingual and bicultural approach to her high-end design and renovation projects. Louis XV, Louis XVI and Napoleon III furniture mingles with sumptuous brocades and timeless toile de Jouy fabrics to create magnificent Parisian interiors. Her attention to detail and her listening skills bring her clients’ finest dreams to life.
Our Vision
Our approach to prestige real estate
Our vision is grounded in a human, confidential and selective approach to Parisian luxury property. We champion heritage, architecture and the art of living.
Our Mission
Guiding you with rigour and elegance
We offer bespoke accompaniment at every stage of your high-end property project in Paris. From search to acquisition, we combine exacting standards, transparency and expertise to deliver results that match your ambitions.
Catherine Callède, Founder of Select Paris Properties
Your Luxury Property Hunter in Paris
Discover Catherine Callède — your partner in realising your prestige property aspirations in Paris. Guided by a love of refinement and a keen aesthetic sensibility, every property she selects reflects her passion for luxury.
Every client is unique — just like the prestige properties I present.
A Parisian Expertise
Following the success of The Place to Be Paris, Catherine has quietly but surely cultivated an expertise in Parisian luxury real estate, building a reputation for irreproachable ethics and client trust. In 2023, Catherine took a decisive step forward with the creation of Select Paris Properties — an agency specialised in luxury property hunting in Paris.
I commit to finding the exceptional Parisian property that is perfectly suited to you.
Why Choose Select Paris Properties for Your Next Acquisition?
- Deep expertise in the Parisian high-end property market
- Attentive listening and understanding of each client's individual needs
- A discreet and personalised approach
- A dedicated and effective team
- An influential network within the Parisian property sector
Ready to Bring Your Exceptional Parisian Property Project to Life?
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Paris Insider
A personal perspective on Paris's most exceptional places
Explore a curated selection of articles inspired by the iconic Parisian neighbourhoods where we operate. Culture, heritage, art of living — each place reveals a unique facet of our vision of prestige.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés — Catherine’s Paris
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is not a neighbourhood you simply visit — it is one you inhabit. For those who know it intimately, it reveals itself slowly: through the scent of old bookshops on Rue de Buci, the quiet hum of a Tuesday morning at Café de Flore, the way light falls across the courtyard of a Haussmann building in late afternoon.
I have worked in this arrondissement for over fifteen years, and it continues to surprise me. It is at once one of the most storied quarters in Paris and one of the most alive — constantly renewing itself while remaining anchored to everything that makes it irreplaceable.