Studio with a View - Latin Quartier/Mouffetard! Paris Arrondissement 5, Paris Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 12461

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Location: Paris Arrondissement 5, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Steps from famous Rue Mouffetard, on edge of Latin Quarter!)

Accommodations:  Apartment, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

Please Note: 5-night minimum

The sunny studio, appropriate for one or two adults (there are currently one approx King-Sized Murphy bed and an inflatable queen sized aerobed), is on the top floor of an 18th century Haussman style building that blends harmoniously with the lovely architecture of the fifth arrondisement.  It is steps from the famous Rue Mouffetard, home of the most famous street market in all of Paris, adjacent to the historic Eglise St. Medard and a short stroll from the Censier-Daubenten Metro station. 

It overlooks a Maple trees on the side of a serene plaza, which is bordered by quiet sidewalk cafes, shops and restaurants, and the Censier-Daubenton Metro station.  Like a Parisian, one must climb stairs (six flights) to gain access but the view (see photo) is definitely worth the climb!

The studio is equipped with decorative fireplace, stove, coffee maker, microwave oven, refrigerator, telephone, answering machine, washer, dryer, television, VCR (European format), toaster oven, hair dryer, stereo, king-sized bed, table and chairs, large armoire, linen, towels, bath tub and American style shower with plenty of hot water and excellent water pressure, plates, dinnerware, cooking pots and pans, glassware and utensils.

The bed (photo) folds into the wall unit for added space during the day.  The kitchen is equipped with all utensils, glassware, and kitchenware one might need, and has a small electric stove, toaster and microwave oven.  The telephone may be used for local calls or to call anywhere you wish with your telephone card which may be purchased at nearby stores. 

The apartment has electric heat and three windows for excellent ventilation.  Bring your own toothbrush; everything else is there for you!  The studio is owned and lovingly maintained by an American who understands the fragile beauty of this part of Paris and visits whenever he gets a chance.

The building is a short walk from a large American style supermarket, cybercafes, large public underground parking garage, health club, bank, automated 24-hour video rental shops, and the Metro.  All of these modern conveniences have been integrated into the local architecture without garish or obtrusive signage. 

Additionally, there are at least four cafes and five restaurants within 100 yards of the front of the building, and wonderful boulangeries, a large assortment of wine and cheese shops, bistros and brasseries, and the greatest variety of ethnic restaurants in all of Paris within a five or ten minute walk. 

For the quintissential Paris experience, you need go no further than the famous rue Mouffetard during a market day and stroll along with the crowd.  For a quick escape from the bustling streets of Paris, stroll five minutes to the Jardin des Plantes or fifteen minutes to the Jardin Luxembourg, where Ernest Hemingway first met Gertrude Stein.  A little bit longer stroll or a 10-minute jog brings one to the banks of the Seine, the Notre Dame and le Marais, the very center of Paris.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Murphy Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Other Amenities
  • VIEW! Quiet, Stove, Pots, Pans, Kitchenware and Cooking utensils provided, Large bath tub, American Style Shower, Great water pressure and LOTS of hot water!, 5-Night minimum
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Please Note: 5 night minimum. Live like a Parisian while you explore Paris' Left bank, the Rue Mouffetard begins 100 meters from the front of the building! Hiking, Great Restaurants, all that Paris has to offer!

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• 10/27/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Dear Guests, I can't believe it has been seven years since I found my little piece of heaven in "la mouff!" I've just spent a couple of long weekends there scraping, painting, fixing a few things, and believe it should be looking much better in the bathroom and kitchen now. The building entrance and staircase are still showing their age but I find that part of the charm of staying in an older part of Paris... I will continue to make small improvements during the next year so please let me know of anything that needs upgrading. As one guest mentioned, there is a new Starbucks on the rue Monge a few hundred yards distant that has WiFi, and for the first time I've seen Parisians taking coffee to go and walking about with a Starbucks cup in hand!
• 10/26/08
  Positive Rating
  , Mason, OH (USA)
  • Apartment was as described and the pictures (inside and out) are exactly what you will experience. It was a great location for us - away for tourist traps, but close to the historical sites. Rue Muffard (spelling?) is behind the building which has many small vendors - we highly recomment the bakery just behind the building and there is a small grocery story for basics supplies. There is internet access at the Starbucks down the street. Highly recommend this spot.
• 04/18/08
  Positive Rating
  Louise , Vancouver, BC
  • We stayed in this apartment for a week in April; it is very comfortable and clean and the owner and manager were helpful and responsive. The location is unbeatable with the market and the proximity to interesting parts of the city.
• 01/29/07
  Positive Rating
  David , Altadena, CA
  • Stayed in this apartment for a week, and it was great. It's in a great neighborhood, the apartment is comfortable, the owner and manager are great. Couldn't ask for more. No complaints at all.
• 04/20/06
  Positive Rating
  Suzanne Monsalud , Philadelphia, PA
  • I spent a wonderful week in Paris in this studio with my 16-year old daughter. We felt comfortable and safe and really loved the look and feel of this lively neighborhood. There are just so many quality food products available on La Rue Mouffetard - we needed to walk up those stairs to burn off some calories! The metro was really close, and it's a great line for getting to so many of the museums and attractions. W've been to Paris a few times, but we'll remember our stay in this studio as one of our favorites.
• 11/16/05
  Positive Rating
  Jason and Mendy ,
  • Very much recommended! This little apartment is in a great location in Paris and we just loved heading out in all directions to see the city. Dave and Moos were most execellent and understanding when we had travel trouble, we really couldn't have asked for a nicer couple of guys to deal with. Thanks again!
• 10/14/05
  Positive Rating
  John Zitzner , Cleveland, OH
  • My wife and I stayed at the apartment from 9/27-10/1/05 and it was terrific. Be sure you can handle walking up 92 steps. The apartment is a real bargain, bed comfortable, nice little kitchen area. Really close to the metro (you can see station right out of your window) and it's fun to live "as a resident". Suggestion would be to put a copy of the local "what's up in Paris" tourist magazine that no doubt is available in hotels. That would be a nice add-on. Thanks.
• 11/08/04
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  Chester Jung , Lafayette, California
  • We had a wonderful stay in this studio! It has all the amenities of a hotel but offers the visitor the experience of living like a Parisian, if only for a little while! It is clean, the kitchen is well equipped, the bed is very comfortable, and the bath is roomy with plenty of hot water. The extra we appreciated most was a shelf of books all about Paris, from guidebooks, to essays and novels. The studio looks out over a small plaza. Each morning we would sit by the front window with our coffee and watch the city come alive. We enjoyed walking along Rue Mouffetard which has every type of store and market imaginable, and each evening we tried to chose between the many nearby reasonably priced restaurants, all of which post their prix fix (sp?) 3-course menus outside to whet your appetite. We will definitely try to stay here on our next trip to Paris.
• 11/01/04
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    After many requests, I finally added this guestbook and see that it is working now. My hope is that guests can give me feedback about the apartment as well as provide useful information for other guests. I want to wish everyone happy holidays and bon voyage!
• 10/31/04
  Positive Rating
  , Irvine, CA
  • Staying at the Le Vieux near the Mouffetard was a wonderful experience for me and my wife. Literally a 1 minute walk to the metro station or the Mouffetard. The pictures online provide an excellent idea of what the studio is like and you will find it clean, modernly equipped, quiet and safe. Moos, your host who will meet you to give you the keys and show you how to work everything, speaks good English and was very helpful as well as kind. Our best breakfast in Paris came from some yogurt and fresh berries from the Mouffetard market, where you can find just about everything to satisy your culinary needs. Dave, the American owner, has left some quide books on the shelf about Paris which we found helpful, especially the "Paris Walks" book that explained the rich history of the Mouffetard--worth exploring itself for a day if you have time. No major drawbacks except that you must climb a few flight of stairs to reach the studio, but my wife and I enjoyed the exercise. There is a washer and dryer in the studio but we weren't sure how to operate it since it's different than most American models. The kitchen is fully stocked though we spent most lunches and dinners in restaurants. If you are looking for a quiet and clean studio near the Mouffetard and/or Latin Quarter, this is a good choice. I am sure my wife and I would not hesitate to return.

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