22 Avenue Foch
22 Avenue Foch is one of the most prestigious addresses in Paris — a grand boulevard running from the Arc de Triomphe toward the Bois de Boulogne, home to embassies, ultra-wealthy individuals, and historical aristocratic residences.
Epstein’s apartment at this address was:
- A luxury flat in a prestige building
- Used as his European base for visits
- The scene of multiple alleged victim encounters according to testimony
Known French Activities
Based on victim testimony and court records:
- Several victims reported being brought to the Paris apartment
- Ghislaine Maxwell’s French connections facilitated introductions to European society
- Epstein used Paris as a hub for European travel and meetings
The Jean-Luc Brunel Connection
Jean-Luc Brunel was a French modeling agent who became one of Epstein’s most intimate collaborators:
- Through MC2 Model Management, Brunel ran a modeling agency that served as a recruitment pipeline
- Paris was Brunel’s European base
- Brunel’s French modeling world connections gave Epstein access to vulnerable women and girls across Europe and beyond
The Brunel-Paris-modeling connection is the most operationally significant aspect of Epstein’s French footprint.
Nicolas Sarkozy Connection
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared in Epstein’s network:
- His name appeared in Epstein’s address book/black book
- There is no allegation of wrongdoing by Sarkozy in connection with Epstein
- His presence in the contact list illustrates the political elite dimension of Epstein’s French connections
The French Modeling World
France’s position at the center of global fashion and modeling made Paris a natural hub:
- Paris fashion week twice yearly brought global modeling industry to the city
- Brunel’s MC2 was plugged into this world
- Eastern European girls were recruited through Paris-based operations
French Judicial Involvement
French authorities investigated Epstein and Brunel-related activities:
- Brunel was arrested at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport in December 2020 attempting to board a flight
- He was held at La Santé prison in Paris while awaiting trial
- Brunel died at La Santé in February 2022 — officially ruled suicide
French courts investigated rape and aggravated sexual assault allegations against Brunel, who denied the charges.