Paris Apartment Frozen in Time since 1939 Revealed!

Welcome to Strange History X! This time around we're gonna travel back in time to delve into the captivating story of Marthe de Florian, a courtesan from the 19th century, and her beautiful apartment. This hidden gem was discovered in 2010, having remained untouched for 70+ years.
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[@michelles2299]

My house is frozen in 1985 due to lack of funds

[@rhonda6791]

☺️

[@user-tl6vs3so4p]

I brought my house into the 20th century about 12 years ago.

[@yolandagofigure]

You know you can always go second hand.. I decorated my whole place on a budget, found amazing deals on FB market .

[@lindahollander3588]

I liked it better back then though

[@user-ox9lo2nj9q]

😂 your comment made my day😂😂😂

[@mmsapollo]

So lovely! Thanks to her granddaughter for not shoveling it all into a dumptruck!

[@yolandagofigure]

Exactly

[@lindahollander3588]

That's why we have all too modern now

[@danielsmith7023]

Sounds like she was a dump truck.

[@rubytuesday4564]

Where is an image of her bedroom and bathroom, and kitchen? This is an incomplete presentation, sadly.

[@josephsf2452]

only one room shown

[@lorim667]

They just don't build them like that anymore. :(. I love the windows and wrought iron railings!

[@yolandagofigure]

Exactly

[@rmp7400]

Oh they CAN.... just are not ALLOWED to!!!

[@Mithras444]

That Vanity with the Oval mirror is stunning! And that portrait!!!😳❤

[@mickeyTX.]

You could be blind and these things would feel beautiful and artful.. rich textures and warm carvings.. meant to last for centuries.. unlike today’s IKEA and Rooms to Go..

[@StrangeHistoryX]

Yep, I agree. It was so wonderful to be reminded that people used to surround themselves with personal items that have meaning to them. She was surrounded by treasures.

[@noneofyourbusiness9369]

So sad to see the water damage that had run down the walls. We hope that they saved all her things from moisture damage. Such a beautiful time capsule.

[@williamkazak469]

I don't get it. How can it remain undiscovered? Why are paintings on the chairs? Who paid the annual bills and fees? Where is the dust and cobwebs?

[@wildflowerwind6941]

You didn't listen to the whole video. A relative keep paying the rent.

[@amayastrata4629]

@@wildflowerwind6941probably cheap rent too because might have been legally protected.

[@Lisargarza]

@@wildflowerwind6941 Still does not explain the lack of dust and cobwebs. I suppose if the windows and doors were tight enough, insect and arachnid life would taper off to zero. But if any air were circulating via a heating or cooling system, there should be layers and layers of dust. There appeared to be water damage along one of the exterior walls which suggests that there might be rot around window sashes or along the ceiling. How did that amazing taxidermied ostrich not get eaten by moths? If there had been even one tiny moth in 1939, that thing would have been reduced to a pile of dust. Maybe the ostrich was packed in moth balls and the apartment was cleaned and “set up” for photographs.

[@tuileriesantiques9057]

Her bills were paid in advance and the paintings were likely taken down so they don’t fall off the wall overtime, or she just may not have hung them yet

[@garyfrancis6193]

Dust and cobwebs are so lower class.

[@Phylonyous]

I love this time of Paris! Great video!

[@StrangeHistoryX]

Me, too. Amazing time. Everyone looked so wonderful. Must have been fantastic.

[@yolandagofigure]

Yes.. if only we had a time capsule.

[@billl1127]

Its a miracle it sat undisturbed through WWII. No visits from the Gestapo, looters, squatters, nosey neighbors, or anyone else.

[@hendo337]

The home of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in Paris, 4 route du Champ d'Entraînement, is frozen in time as well, back to essentially the 1950s, it still contains all their things and in possession of Mohamed Al Fayed, Diana and Dodi visited it a few hours before their, deaths.

[@JustinMaclean-fr5cu]

Unfortunately your incorrect-Al feyed had it ALL AUCTIONED Off at Sotheby’s

[@lagincourt]

I wanted to take a peak through the shrubbery and fence, but I didn’t have the address of the place. I understand it’s impossible to see anyway.

[@pattiearehart118]

She technically was a kept woman or Courtesan.

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

The muted colors throughout the apartment certainly adds coziness and the carve wooden edges add class. The painting is gorgeous, also with muted colors.

[@realmccoy18]

it's awfully dust free for a place that was untouched for that long.

[@josephsf2452]

I thought the same thing, no dust, no cobwebs, seems a little off

[@lexicat6177]

she left a time capsule.

[@bellsca1917]

Oh wow. I always heard a completely different story then this. Thanks for shedding new light on the apartment.

[@alcremie8772]

Thanks for this! Love to see all the glamour of the early 1900s.✨ Makes it even more special knowing I live a couple 100 metres away from this!

[@rmp7400]

The Early 1900s....before the Rothschilds unleashed their Luciferian plan for 3 World Wars (with accompanying terrors & famines) to completely destroy what remained of the Social Kingship of Christ in Civilization ...

[@1Kent]

That vanity! 👀

[@tamieckert4548]

Would love to get a decorator to do apartments with some of those touches of warm colors,White is alright when it’s done right. No Blah looks of only bareness,through windows sunshine coming through windows brighten up flowers and tall plants and crystals reflecting streaming rainbows across rooms walls and wooden carvings inculcated,different styles. Beautifully done libraries are a feast to see while reading and getting more inspiration.

[@BodyworkByJon]

Thank you so much for sharing the story!! Incredibly fascinating!

[@charlesblack1086]

I love this. I love French design. It was great seeing this story and those pictures. Thank you.

[@StrangeHistoryX]

Thank you all for watching the videos and a HUGE THANK YOU for those who support the channel as a KZbin Members and especially on Patreon. Just as little as $5 a month helps the channel tremendously!!! Please click here: www.patreon.com/StrangeHistory Thank you! 🙂 0:28: 🕰 Paris socialite's untouched apartment from early 20th century revealed after decades, shedding light on her glamorous lifestyle. 0:28: Mar D floran, a prominent figure in Parisian High Society, had romantic relationships with influential politicians and artists. 2:07: Her apartment, frozen in time since World War II, was like a time capsule filled with antiques and personal items. 2:45: 🏛 Time Capsule Paris Apartment Revealed with Intricate Decor and Untold Stories 2:45: The apartment showcased late 19th to early 20th Century interior decoration 3:28: Art played a significant role in the decor, including a previously unknown portrait 4:00: The space housed an array of antiques, textiles, and personal items 5:25: The apartment remained untouched since 1939, with the last tenant paying rent until 2010 5:40: The apartment's history includes passing through generations and a mysterious decision to keep it untouched 5:46: 🏰 Time Capsule Revealed: Marthy Florian's preserved Paris apartment offers glimpse into lavish past. 5:46: Marthy Florian's apartment captivated public imagination with its contents and historical significance. 6:09: The apartment preserved the essence of Paris' golden age through luxurious decorations and furnishings. 6:32: Viewers can explore snapshots of apartments at the same address to understand size and layout. 6:57: Encouragement for support through membership, Patreon, and compassion towards living beings. 7:17: Urges adoption of pets from shelters and promotes a plant-based diet for compassion and health benefits. Recap by Tammy AI

[@EllanDay-hz2ib]

Beautiful apartment ,❤❤❤

[@JB-hb7fd]

Wow!!! Stunning! Was the apartment contents sold to whomever purchased it?

[@Claireanlite]

What a treasure trove!❤

[@Hongaars1969]

Your comments at the end re adopting a cat or dog were poignant and resonated strongly. Thank you for this presentation.

[@jakecavendish3470]

I remember this being all over the news back in 2010

[@kevmagill5163]

So much character and history in one beautiful space. Even as it is, I would like to live in this apartment for a while before bringing it thoughtfully up to date. Just to absorb the time in which it exemplifies.

[@heidibee501]

I've been vegetarian for almost thirty years and have rescued cats, birds and turtles (two of each). This was a lovely apartment but maybe its time to refresh it a bit.

[@sarasmith99]

So interesting!

[@rmbc1971]

me too!!! I'd totally live there.

[@margaretcroft]

There was a book written based on this apartment, “A Paris Apartment” by Michelle Gable - I thought this story sounded so familiar…fascinating..the book was a good read and is enriched by seeing this video! Thank you!

[@ragdollmay7]

Thank you for this info. I'm going to look at the book!

[@josephsf2452]

It seems like there should be a lot more dust and cobwebs , having been vacant for decades.

[@Thatsinteresting363]

I sure wish I was rich enough to buy that apartment with all its contents. And live a long life to enjoy it,

[@doubledd4950]

Thank you for speaking up for the animals! 💚🌱

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

That moment on Marketplace "FREE antique furniture" like "is this still available?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@lornamarie5544]

How fascinating

[@francischarlesmoyer5277]

thank you love it great love

[@madeleinebuchanan2994]

I thought we were to see the apartment, not just two pictures of somewhere, that did not look like a Paris home.

[@bobl4419]

Excellent video thank you! Bob L

[@lynnblack6493]

What a crazy family. Paid the rent which must have been high, but never visited. 😮

[@kaioiamo1503]

This can happen when your home isn’t invaded and burned to the ground.

[@Jackrussellifewithcats]

I wonder where there are all those furniture now....

[@equalityreigns8578]

💕🐂🌿🙏💚 Thank you for being you❣️

[@stephenstephen1505]

A courtesan. These woman were kept by wealthy and influential men who spent fortunes on these women. It's amazing, given that servants etc were poorly paid, that some of them died in poverty

[@josephsf2452]

First, this is only one room that is being shown. second, if this were vacant for decades, there would be a lot more dust and cobwebs. Third, any apartment in a building gets inspected over time. something about this story feels off to me

[@rmp7400]

Untouched? 🤔 Hmmmm..... No spider webs or dust balls!!!🌟

[@yolandagofigure]

Wow.❤

[@RyanJohnsonD]

@7:07 is a masterpiece.

[@joelfrombethlehem]

Absolutely beautiful apartment. Those few actual photos of the apartment are very nice, too bad she didn't keep it neat before she left the place. Excellent video production, I like the colorized photos of the guys she had affairs with, I've only seen black and white photographs before.

[@verenamaharajah6082]

It looks to me as if stuff from other rooms was dumped in there, it wasn’t left like that when she died.

[@lindamcgough3645]

Wow!

[@johnhaxby306]

the inner-flea market devotee is going crazy right now watching this, my god the treasures!

[@user-te4of2fq5d]

❗ The Pamela Harriman of her day

[@harperwelch5147]

Theres no feel for how the apartment looked originally other than degrading and neglected.

[@fasthracing]

Shocking voice over.

[@sarasmith99]

I feed a stray cat. He just stops by. He may be French! Lol 😂

[@ageeblue752]

im curious about the bedrooms.....

[@adrianadri354]

Boldini painting???

[@ElysiaTaylor]

What about her gowns❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriciagriffith7402]

The ostrich 😅

[@nopenada5767]

Girl had a type! lol 😂 wow. This is wild. Thanks.

[@kierstenh9225]

Love you say be kind to animals and adopt..brilliant!! Just DO please!!

[@maryjackson1194]

"Mar-te" Just like "Thierry" is "Terry."

[@jeffreycrawley1216]

Interesting images but could you please speak a little more slowly on future videos?

[@camillep9346]

It isn't a large apartment...no doubt there was some rent cap or similar - perhaps it was bought or left to her 'for the term of her natural life etc., She cud have used it merely as an expense or asset or.... whatever - ...Love to see more similar stories, thank u! I have noticed a huge number of vacant apts. in Paris.... seems it needs to be addressed...☺️

[@Curveofthecreek]

Just wanted to point out that in the late 1800’s - early 1900’s job opportunities for women were limited to very menial/home-based work. A woman with intellectual abilities and ambition had access to power through her feminine wiles. She could be far more influential and successful as a courtesan/muse to powerful men than as a wife. Not uncommon in France where she would have had a degree of respect and not thought of as just a “roll in the hay”, as a puritanical American might think.

[@Susieq26754]

Yeah, because syphilis is something every intelligent woman wants.

[@Sutherland2]

Solid middle-class furnishings and decor. Nothing special. The Mickey Mouse doll is probably the most valuable thing in that apartment. BTW, the narrator lists Robert de Montesquiou as one of her "lovers." LOL! Montesquiou was a well-known homosexual, one of the most famous at that time. Never touched a woman, except to shake hands! So much for research....

[@normanbonk8064]

♥️♥️♥️

[@olafbigandglad]

Obviously she liked a moustache.

[@sawahtb]

I don't understand how that works in Paris. You can pass on the lease to family forever and nobody questions it?

[@mallyb132]

I don’t have the answer to your question however, bodies that are buried in the famous Paris cemeteries (maybe all France cemeteries) also have an annual tax. If you don’t pay for your beloved ones, they get transferred to catacombs ☠️

[@MyFirstHandle]

Why do I feel like every parts of Paris is becoming more of a museum than it is an actual city. I don't like to live there anymore.

[@alexandra6557]

I live in a City sorrounded by nature and big, a few of oldest Mountains în Europe. Let's exchange! I would live in a museum called Paris 😂

[@enriquesanchez2001]

WHO was dusting since 1939

[@maticbukovac6966]

Forget the Boldini portrait! How mucb is that early Micky Mouse toy worth?

[@diamondchalice5919]

Merci for giving a plug to the choice of a plant based diet, and kindness to our Animal Friends, the choice was an obvious one to a more evolved and loving populous,

[@thebedeaufamily]

Muse lol😂😂😂😂😂😂 she was a working girl...lets not make it seem otherwise

[@suzanne5371]

They were President... not Prime minister

[@NurseChapel_NCC1701]

How did Mickey Mouse get in there?

[@gabriellafarella2926]

Queste Storie Meritano molta Considerazione.....perché più che " strane"... io le definirei " Interessati" Reperti di Storie di Vita Colta Raffinata .....Sentimentale ....Cariche di Arte e Passione 👱‍♀️Certo quello non era un "Mondo" Stupido come il Nostro

[@marcguimaraes]

Not in Paris. Maybe another place around the world but not in France right now....

[@giseleharrison8456]

Wonder why the Nazis did not ever enter the apartment.

[@timinclt7895]

Next times

[@margarethall4559]

I don’t believe this…it’s not true

[@kathleenmary1000]

A Mickey Mouse doll? Humm. Post dates WWII. Something is afoot with the timeline.

[@StrangeHistoryX]

Why's that? Mickey Mouse made his debut on Nov. 18, 1928, in the animated short 'Steamboat Willie.. Also, her son didn't die until the 1960s and he lived there.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

@@StrangeHistoryX But you said she had no children to leave it too.

[@azgardenlover370]

The son lived there until 1965

[@edcomedian357]

blah blah looks like a dump

[@ludovicleprinceroyal8721]

2 skinheads hugging?