Location: Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Paris)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
The magical and charming Ile St. Louis is one of Paris’ oldest, best preserved and most convenient neighborhoods. The small island just beyond the Notre Dame end of the Ile de La Cite is often described as a village in the middle of Paris. The apartment building is on the river at the corner of Quai d’Orleans and rue Boutarel.
Across the river on one side is the left bank (la rive gauche). Within easy walking distance is the Boulevard St. Germain, the Latin Quarter, the Sorbonne, Luxembourg Gardens, the Tour d’Argent and 100s of other restaurants. Across the opposite bridge on the la rive droit is the Hotel De Ville, the Marais, the Place des Voges, the Musees Picasso, Carnavalet and 100s more restaurants.
Cross the bridge in front of you to Notre Dame. Continue for a minute to Sainte Chappelle, then the Place Dauphine and after strolling along the Seine for 5 minutes the Louvre. Boutiques and shopping are everywhere.
The tiny streets of the Ile boast many small restaurants that range from casual to upscale fine dining. The Ile offers a cheese shop some think the best in Paris, several boulangaries, patiserries, wine shops, butchers, vegetable shops, cafes and the famous Paris ice cream company Berthillon. In the morning take a thermos of coffee and watch the day come alive from a bench on the water level promenade that surrounds the island. In the evening musicians, people walking their dogs, couples sitting and drinking wine and the truly lucky populate the promenade.
There are 3 convenient Metro stations - Pont Marie, Cite and Place Maubert Mutalite.
The building was built in the 17th century. It is entered through a classic, large green carriage door with a separate pedestrian entrance. The inner corridor is limestone and opens into a lovely courtyard.
The 900 square foot, two level apartment was recently entirely rebuilt and decorated by an American designer who is a committed Francophile. Improvements are constant throughout the apartment and in 2009 the main salon was redecorated. Our pied-a-terre allows you, if even only for a week, to experience the life of a Parisian. It is no accident that the apartment reminds you of those wonderful antique filled environments you have seen in dozens of films set in Paris.
The entry level contains a foyer, salon (living room), bedroom, kitchen, dining area and an American size but French style bathroom. The floors throughout are Versailles pattern oak or tumbled marble. The original 17th century hand-hewn ceiling beams (putres) are exposed and antique crystal chandeliers light the upstairs. All of the main level bedroom cabinetry and some of the kitchen cabinetry were painted by Jean Pierre Besenval, a well known Parisian artisan.
The bedroom furniture was custom made by an eboniste in southern France. The living room fireplace came from a country house in the Loire. The walls are Venetian plaster and decorated with oil paintings, tapestries and fine antique lithographs.
The fully equipped kitchen (coffee maker, food processor, orange juicer, etc.) has oak cabinets and granite counter tops. Copper pots from the famous Dehellerin cookware store (favorite of Julia Child) hang from a pot rack over the cooktop and convection/convention oven. The dishwasher and fridge are hidden behind oak fronts.
Cable TV with English speaking channels and Stereos are on both levels. Telephone service to the US is included at no charge.
A circular stairway leads to the limestone, barrel vaulted, lower level which was in the 17th century a traditional French cave. The custom made leaded glass windows surrounding the stairwell can be curtained off from the upstairs bedroom for privacy and left open for light during the day. The lower level includes a charming bedroom, a salon with pull out bed, a bathroom and a laundry room. The floors are oak and marble and covered with oriental carpets.
It is now possible to rent the apartment for only two people using only one bedroom. A couple renting the apartment still has use of the downstairs salon, the larger screen TV and a desk with a wifi booster, a printer and a fax machine.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. Mar 10-Oct 31; Nov 20-Nov 30; Dec 15-Jan 05 .. $4050/week.
Low Season ... Jan 06-Mar 09; Nov 01-Nov 19; Dec 01-Dec 14 .. $3650/week.
One Bedroom Only ... $2,500/week (except Thankgiving, xmas and New Year)
Minimum of 1 week at rate quoted -- 4 to 6 nights 25% surcharge on per night rate
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
We live in Paris for nearly half of the year and in San Francisco for part of the year. A few years ago we decided to see if it worked to make our Paris flat available for rental when we were elsewhere.
Ever since we started renting the apartmentt many of our guests have returned frequently. Some tell us that they have come to regard it as their Paris home. We hope that is because the apartment is set up to function as a place to live for whoever is there.
We find that the apartment, the Ile St. Louis and center core of Paris is a place to live and enjoy life, not just to stop on a hurried dash from airport to monument to airport.,
Property Photos
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- Main Salon with fireplace and antiques - Paris Vacation Rental
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- The view of Notre Dame from the front door - Paris Vacation Rental
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- Main Salon - embroidered silk drapes, oriental carpet and exquisite upholstery - Paris Vacation Rental
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- Main Salon - tapestry and leaded glass doors to the stairway
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- Breakfast Table
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- Petit Dejuener for 4
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- Kitchen - Fully equiped - utensiles, convection oven, microwave and copper pans
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bedroom -- Hand made and hand painted bed and closet doors
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- Daytime light through leaded glass. Nightime privacy drapes
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- Master Bathroom including shower and toilet
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- Lower Level vaulted ceiling salon -- plus 2 easy chairs, desk and computer
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- Lower Level Bedroom
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- Lower level bedroom detail
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- Lower Level Bathroom -- including shower and toilet
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- Your window box flowers
Traveler Reviews (18)
Perfect Paris Apartment
Guest: Nancy & Steve
(Naples, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
When we walked through the door of this amazing apartment on the Ile St. Louis, we were immediately in awe! The photographs on the listing did not begin to show the beauty and attention to detail that the owners have created in every corner of this apartment! This is clearly their home in Paris, not just a rental property. We spent ten lovely days from July 16 - 26, 2011 here. Even though the weather outside was very atypical Paris in the summer, cold and rainly, this apartment made it our best trip to Paris ever! We are forever spoiled. Our next trip to this gorgeous city will only be planned after we have verified that this apartment is available. Thank you, Richard and Keri, for sharing your lovely Paris home with us.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guest: Schulte
(-)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
April 20-May 5, 2007 This is our second visit with friends, to this wonderful apartment. When we arrive we feel we are home. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you!
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Guest: Pratt
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
And now a word from your British visitors! We found this apartment on the internet and it has been a delight! We swapped the English rain for the sunshine of Paris and took in Disneyland, the Louvre, Tour Eiffel, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge not forgetting more local places such as the local islands and the left bank. Vegetarians can get a great meal at Le Grenier de Notre Dame. Find the "Au Clair la Lune" if you go to Montmartre! Thre French do most things very well, but they do 3 things better than the rest of us imo - *bread - boulangerie on main street *cheese - fromagerie on main street *wine - depot Nicholas All are available within a few paces of this apartmnet so enjoy! Thank you indeed to Richard and Keri (if we may) for sharing this great apartment!
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Guest: Matt and Michelle
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
June 25, 2007 Thank you so much for letting us share your apartment. This was our first visit to Paris and this was the perfect spot to begin all our day trips to the toursit spots. Merci Beaucoup
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Guest: Sewards
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
We left behind a hot Melbourne summer to experience a beautiful crisp winter in Paris. Our very special friends from Germany and London came to visit. This privelege combined with the beauty and richness of Paris and the location of this apartment has made our holiday magic and enriched our lives.
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Guest: Toledo/ March
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
Paris is magic and so is your apartment! We utilized the kitchen, not perhaps with the same skill as a French chef, but certainly with enthusiasm! It is wonderfully appointed. Thank you for sharing this specail location!
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Guest: Roberon
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
We certainly enjoyed staying in your home - it made for a lovely time and the location was superb. We checked out sights, shopping, and cafe and enjoyed our visits to the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles. What a treat! Paris with my daughter was the best and we thank you!
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Guest: Martin
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
The ambiance of your lovely apartment is warm, cozy and charming. We have spent 10 wonderful days enjoying the city of lights. Being students at the Ritz Escoffier we found the kitchen well equiped. If we come to Paris in the future we hope your home will be available.
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Guest: Nicolsen
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Date of Stay: 06/09/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
This was the first visit to Paris for our children (8 & 18). This special apartment in the magical location has created a special memory we will all share. The only way we can leave is to promise ourselves we will return!
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