Nester Finn | Design-Led Residences & Boutique Hospitality

Primary exterior view of Nester Finn Champs-Elysees in Paris

Interior view of Nester Finn Champs-Elysees apartment in Paris

Apartment interior at Nester Finn Champs-Elysees in Paris

Overview

Nester Finn Champs-Élysées | 15 Rue du Colisée, 75008 Paris

Nester Finn Champs-Élysées is housed within a classic Haussmannian building on Rue du Colisée, a street that reflects the architectural transformation of Paris during the 19th century. Developed during Baron Haussmann’s redesign of the city under Napoleon III, the neighborhood was shaped by the wide boulevards, uniform stone façades, wrought-iron balconies, and elegant proportions that came to define central Paris.

Located just steps from the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement, the property sits within one of Paris’s most iconic districts, historically associated with culture, fashion, and city life. The surrounding streets combine grand architecture with cafés, galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, creating a setting that feels distinctly Parisian while remaining highly connected to the rest of the city.

Apartments

The apartments at Nester Finn Champs-Élysées are designed to combine modern comfort with the character of the building’s original Haussmannian architecture. High ceilings, large windows, and classic proportions bring in abundant natural light. Each apartment includes high-speed internet, Roku streaming, and an in-unit washer and dryer, making the spaces well suited for both short and extended stays. Some apartments face the street, offering views and the atmosphere of the surrounding Parisian neighborhood, while others overlook the building’s quieter interior courtyard for a more calm and private setting.

Standard Studio Apartment, 1 Queen Bed at Nester Finn Champs-Elysees

History & Heritage

15 Rue du Colisée is a historic Parisian building constructed between 1801 and 1850. Its architecture reflects the classical residential fabric that shaped this part of Paris: a balanced stone façade, tall windows, elegant proportions, and the quiet formality often associated with Haussmannian design, even if the building’s origins appear to predate the height of Haussmann’s transformation of the city.

The street itself carries a rich history. Rue du Colisée traces back to the former Chemin des Gourdes and was opened in the late 18th century, taking its name from the nearby Colisée, a short-lived but celebrated public entertainment venue active from 1772 to 1780. This gives the address a connection to an older Paris of promenades, theatres, cafés, and social life around the Champs-Élysées.

The building also has a more recent commercial history. Before its conversion, the address was associated with everyday Parisian commerce, including Office Bureau / Papeterie de la Bourse, described in business records as having begun as a simple papeterie more than a century ago.