Hélène Ségara: From 161 to 2,691 Sq Ft Paris Apartment, Kitchen Built for Guests to Never Leave — “I Had My Provençal Phase, But My Tastes Have Changed”

Famed for its Sacré-Coeur and its 360-degree view of Paris, Montmartre has over the centuries also become the refuge of artists. Its illustrious residents include painters, such as Van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso and Renoir, actors, like Gérard Jugnot, and singers such as Dalida and… Hélène Ségara. This neighborhood located in the 18th arrondissement overlooks the capital and allows tourists from all over the world to dream thanks to its authenticity that has endured. We open the doors to the cozy nest of the judge on the show La France a un incroyable talent!

Hélène Ségara’s Apartment: A Minimalist Decor

Compared to the more extravagant homes of some show-business stars, the residence of the unforgettable interpretive star of Esmeralda in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris shines through its simplicity and its sobriety. No flashy or gaudy furnishings, but comfortable and refined pieces. After the chic Inès de la Fressange apartment in the 8th arrondissement and Mylène Farmer’s sumptuous villa in the 16th, it’s Hélène Ségara’s turn to reveal her home. The fifty-something appreciates the central island in her kitchen which allows for moments of bonding with family or friends. “I went through a Provençal phase, but my tastes have changed and, here, it also matches my husband’s wishes. The décor came together as a couple. Each of us made sacrifices. I yielded on the gray in the living room, which I found a bit cold. He agreed to the wood, the chocolate patinas…” she told Gala.

This kitchen equipped is tinged with a retro color: a candied-chestnut, chocolate brown that invites indulgence. In the living room, the piece that grabs everyone’s attention is this sofa in a vivid red placed at the center of the room. In the background, another sofa dressed in a gray palette steals the show. With wide windows, the space is very bright. Let’s also take a look at the dining room where a massive wooden table sits under a lace doily. The decor aims for a minimalist vibe with modern touches and a hint of retro. Nevertheless, you won’t find vinyl records or trophies in her home because she doesn’t want to turn her house into a museum, as she told Gala.

Hélène Ségara’s Apartment: A Meditative Decor

What stands out in her apartment are the zen touches scattered throughout the rooms. In the hallway, pink candles and Buddha statues invite meditation and religious prayers, while in the living room there is a sculpture from the Western Wall.

All religions and beliefs mingle without distinction to impart a kind of universal peace. This cultural pluralism is likely tied to the singer’s diverse origins, whose mother was Armenian Orthodox and father an Italian Catholic.

Hélène Ségara’s Apartment: A Neo-Parisian

Originally from the South of France, the 51-year-old singer moved to Paris in 1996 when she was barely 18. She did not yet reside in this enormous Montmartre apartment but in a small 15 m² studio, alone with her son.

On a completely different note, did you know that Hélène Ségara almost refused her place on the jury in the new season of La France a un incroyable talent?