|
Located in a lovely, hidden corner of Montmartre, this apartment is a beautiful and classic Parisian apartment. Located on the first floor of a 19th century building, the apartment is a haven of quiet and light. You enter into a lovely, intimate foyer where you can have candlelight dinners and feel yourselves living in the Belle Epoque.
The bedroom is spacious and has a queen size bed and lovely antique furnishings, including a beautiful marble fireplace. The living room contains a comfortable double sofa and offers a gracious setting to receive guests, or simply to enjoy relaxing after a busy day exploring Paris. The apartment has high, 9-foot ceilings and period decoration details. Both the living and bedrooms have full, floor to ceiling windows, so the rooms are filled with light and sun from a Western exposure.
The kitchen is a special feature of this apartment. It is designed and furnished with an elegant sense of the use of space and is perfect to cook a Parisian dinner for friends or simply linger over croissants and cappuccino. There is ample space to eat in the kitchen, and everything is arranged for the gourmet cook who wants to shop in the neighborhood.
The teak bathroom is modern and well appointed, including a double shower. Both the kitchen and bathroom have East-facing windows, for morning light.
Our apartment is 530 square feet and is fully furnished for a comfortable long or short stay. All appliances are provided, including dishwasher and washing machine. Telephone service, CD stereo and television/VCR are provided. All linens, cookware and cutlery are furnished.
The Neighborhood: The Montmartre neighborhood is one of the most famous areas of Paris. Our apartment is located on the western slope of "The Butte" (as Montmartre is a hill) and has the best of both worlds. You are very close to the action, but a little away from the incessant tramp of tourists that characterizes the area of Sacre Coeur or Abbesses. Square Carpeaux is a charming small square with neighborhood bistros, the essential boulanger and other traditional small business of a true Parisian "quartier."
There is even a large park just a few minutes away, where you can watch the pigeons a la Hemingway, or doze in the sun over the newspaper. Perhaps the most special aspect of the neighborhood is its close proximity to the shopping streets of Damremont and Lepic. Both are justly famous for the quality of their provisioners, cheese, wine, pastries, fish and meat, fruits and vegetables. Both streets attract a knowledgeable clientele who expect the highest quality, with a neighborhood ambiance. Just to walk down the street during market hours makes one feel inspired! Non-chefs are not ignored either, as there are many charming small restaurants close-by.
We live nearby and Stephanie is a fluent French speaker. Darrell excels in "bricolage" (handyman skills) and we are available to help our guests feel perfectly comfortable in their new setting. Stephanie led walking tours in Paris and can help you plan your itinerary. We greet our guests and are happy to assist with dinner reservations, airport or train connections or the numerous small details which make a trip comfortable and memorable.
Public transport:
There are three Metro stops nearby and excellent bus service in the immediate neighborhood. Public transportation connects you to all major lines of Central Paris and is direct to Opera, the Louvre and the Left Bank. Close to the major rail stations of Gare St. Lazare and Gare de Nord, the neighborhood and apartment are easy to reach from the train.
Other information: The building is small and owner-occupied. Security is excellent. Children are welcome. We will furnish additional photos, an area map and description of the neighborhood upon email request. The apartment has its own small library of English guidebooks for guests’ use.
Here is a sample of comments from recent guests: "We had the privilege of being the very first guests of Stephanie and Darrell. We were a little concerned about not staying closer to the center of town. But this was perfect! Once we mastered the bus, we were glad to come back each day to our quiet neighborhood where you seldom run into another tourist. Our apartment was perfect and we couldn't have asked for better "landlords". We're already planning our next trip."
"We traveled from Austin TX to London and then here. This apartment became our home-away-from-home. Since we brought our 2 year old son, we found the comforts of home in the apartment a relief. We'd love to return sometime and would recommend this apartment. Stephanie and Darrell have been great hosts. |
