Wide-width bespoke linen curtains in Paris — Artisanal craftsmanship, a seamless drape

Parisian apartments have their own particular requirements. Haussmannian ceilings at 3 metres, French windows overlooking a paved courtyard, windows with multiple crossbars, and French doors opening onto a continuous balcony — all call for fabric that measures up, in both the literal and figurative sense. Wide-width linen is the natural answer to these proportions: a single piece of fabric, with no joins or distracting seams, for a perfectly fluid drape from one end of the window to the other.

At Bérengère Leroy, we have been making bespoke wide-width linen curtains in our artisanal workshop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Our 100% linen fabrics are available in widths of 280 and 300 cm, in a broad palette of natural colours. Artisanal expertise, a 15-day lead time and a showroom in the heart of Paris.

Why is wide-width linen the natural choice for Paris?

Parisian windows rarely come in standard sizes

Haussmannian architecture has its own codes: tall, narrow windows in smaller apartments, broad French windows on the grand floors, ceilings with mouldings at 3 m or more, and deep reveals. These features often call for high curtains and, in larger rooms, considerable width.

Standard-width fabric of 140 cm requires several widths to be joined to cover 250 or 300 cm — creating visible vertical seams that interrupt the continuity of the drape and reveal every join in the light. With wide-width linen, a single piece is enough for the entire window. No seams, no visual breaks — just the fabric in all its fullness.

Washed linen: the ideal fabric for the Parisian apartment

Washed linen is not a rustic fabric. It is understated, noble and timeless; its gently crumpled texture and supple feel complement a wide variety of interiors — from a classic Haussmannian salon to a contemporary loft in the Marais, as well as a renovated apartment with a natural feel. It filters natural light without blocking it, creates a gentle atmosphere and ages gracefully. Quite the opposite: it gains character over time and with every wash.

Our wide-width linen fabrics available in Paris

Widths of 280 and 300 cm: the full width in a single piece

We offer our 100% pure linen in wide widths of 280 cm and 300 cm. These two sizes suit the vast majority of Parisian windows without the need for seams. For particularly wide configurations — double French windows or a curtain wall — we can consider discreet joins or a layout in several separate panels.

All our wide-width linens are priced at €89 per linear metre, whichever width you choose.

A full palette of natural colours

Our wide-width linens are available in the full range of colours from the Capri collection: white, chalk white, ecru, beige, greige, natural, taupe, grey, and several muted shades, depending on seasonal availability. All these tones have one quality in common: they do not dominate; they blend in. They complement the light in the room rather than compete with it.

For projects looking beyond plain linen, explore our collections with decorative finishes — such as Apache 1 linen curtains with a hand-frayed band, or Byzance embroidered linen curtains for a window treated as a feature in its own right.

Prices and how to calculate your wide-width linen curtains in Paris

A simple, transparent formula

The price of your wide-width linen curtains is calculated as follows:

(Finished height + 10 cm) × €89 + €45 for making and Houlès heading tape per curtain

The additional 10 cm is the hem allowance. Making includes cutting, joining, hemming and fitting the Houlès heading tape with hooks. No hidden charges.

Examples

Curtain with a finished height of 2.30 m, fabric width 300 cm:

• Fabric: (2.30 + 0.10) × €89 = €124.60


• Making and heading tape: €45


• Total: €169.60 for a finished curtain measuring 300 × 230 cm

Curtain with a finished height of 2.80 m, fabric width 300 cm:

• Fabric: (2.80 + 0.10) × €89 = €258.10


• Making and heading tape: €45


• Total: €303.10 for a finished curtain measuring 300 × 280 cm

Curtain with a finished height of 3.20 m, fabric width 280 cm:

• Fabric: (3.20 + 0.10) × €89 = €293.70


• Making and heading tape: €45


• Total: €338.70 for a finished curtain measuring 280 × 320 cm

Delivery time

All our wide-width linen curtains are delivered within 15 days from the date your order is approved. Delivery is free in mainland France. We also deliver across Europe and worldwide.

Making: from measuring to fitting

Measuring and advice at the showroom

Our showroom at 54 rue Étienne Marcel, Paris 2nd arrondissement, welcomes you to discover our wide-width linen fabrics in person — see the colours in natural light, feel the fabric weights and compare the drapes. Bring the height and width of your windows: our advisers will calculate the exact fabric length on site and help you choose the most suitable colour for your space.

Artisanal making in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Once your order has been approved, it is sent directly to our workshop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Our seamstresses make each curtain by hand to your exact measurements — cutting, hemming and fitting the heading tape. No subcontracting, no industrial production. Each curtain leaves the workshop as a unique piece.

Complete textile coordination

If your interior project includes other textile pieces, Maison Bérengère Leroy can make them in the same fabrics and colours — bespoke sofa, headboard or cushions — for a fully coordinated space. This is one of the distinctive advantages of a Maison with expertise across the entire artisanal textile process.

For clients wishing to pair washed linen with voile, also visit our page dedicated to bespoke wide-width linen voile curtains for a light, luminous layered effect.