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This lovely apartment is located in the heart of the delightful Abbesses district, an area which has long attracted an artistic community and is renowned for its village-like atmosphere. Small, but perfectly formed (38m2), our apartment is on the third floor of a traditional Montmartrois building and is the perfect base from which to explore Paris, or just to relax and watch the world go by. Sacre Coeur is only a few minutes walk up the hill, as are also the last vineyards in Paris and the only two remaining examples of Montmartre's once numerous windmills.
We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. On arriving you will be greeted by our liaison in Paris who speaks French, and who will be able to answer any questions you may have. The bed will be made up with 100% Egyptian cotton linen and we provide towels, handmade soaps and fresh flowers to greet you.
This south-facing apartment (which is secured by digicode) is very light and sunny and is on the third floor (there is no lift but the climb is not arduous!) overlooking rue Durantin which curves round and heads down the hill looking towards the brick-clad church of St-Jean Evangeliste on Place des Abbesses. Although removed from the main hustle and bustle of the area, the apartment is nevertheless moments away from the rue des Abbesses with all its shops and restaurants.
The flat comprises a main living room with a fireplace and two double-glazed french-windows facing the street, with the bedroom which is divided from the living room by a curtain, to the rear. In the living room there is a dining room table (which is extendable) and a long contemporary sofa which additionally folds flat and sleeps one adult or two children comfortably. There is a flat screen television with cable connection (French and International channels) with a DVD player and a wide selection of DVDs.
There is also a telephone for local calls, as well as wi-fi internet access. We also have an MP3 consul which allows audio connectivity for mp3 players, games consuls and portable cds, as well as an internet radio. There is also a collection of carefully selected guides and general reference books. The bedroom has a king size bed and a large built-in cupboard with ample storage.
The compact but fully-equipped galley-style kitchen is incorporated into the living room and contains a two-ring electric hob, a Dualit mini oven, toaster, fridge with freezer compartment, and a washing machine with built-in dryer. The bathroom to the rear of the apartment has a small bath with shower, sink, lavatory and a heated towel rail. There are original oak parquet floors throughout.
Public transport: There are excellent bus and metro services. The nearest metro is Abbesses (Line 12) which is just a few minutes walk away. Metro Blanche (Line 2) is also just 5 minutes walk from the apartment. Nearby you will find bus 95 which in 10 minutes gets you to the 'Grands Magasins' (Printemps, Galeries Lafayette) and the rest of the Haussman shopping district.
The 95 then continues on to Opera, stops directly in front of the Louvre Pyramid, crosses the Seine to Saint Germain des Pres and goes to Montparnasse. Bus and metro maps will be available to you at the apartment to help navigate your way around the city. The apartment is a 30 minute walk from the Gare du Nord. |
