Paris Apartment Left Untouched For 70 Years Reveals Socialites Dramatic Past

What Was This Place?

This apartment seemed like Paris’ best-kept secret. It had been untouched since 1940, perfectly preserving the life of an extraordinarily rich woman. From what they could tell, it seems that this place was abandoned at the very height of the cultural renaissance known as the Belle Époque. They felt like they were walking straight into a time capsule that should have never been opened. As they explored, they were completely awestruck. They found something nearly priceless…

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