Braque, Bright Modern 1 BR Apartment Near Pompidou Centre Paris Arrondissement 3, Paris Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 169473

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Location: Paris Arrondissement 3, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (30ms from CDG or Orly airports)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

Discretely tucked between the rue du Temple and Rue des Archives, Rue de Braque is just one short block long, where the castle-like edifice of the Archives Nationales makes for a dramatic backdrop.

The buildings on rue de Braque are mostly 18th century stone buildings, the pitted stones glowing in the Parisian afternoon sun. The grand facades lean slightly over the narrow street, as if protecting it from the bustle of modern Paris.

Our flat is located on the first floor and overlooks a large tranquil courtyard, the west-facing windows running the length of the flat and bathing every room in natural light all day. At the far end of the courtyard is a "mur végétale" a wall planted with moss and ferns and vines.

The one bedroom flat, at 46 square meters, is fully renovated and decorated in a bright, modern style. The décor’s whimsical pairing of white, bleached wood, and bright red seems to mirror the nearby Pompidou Centre, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers’ groundbreaking 1977 design, an eye-catching structure of bright colors plunked down amid the muted tones of the surrounding stone buildings.

The flat is entered through a long hallway, passing the kitchen at left before moving into the lounge. The modern kitchen can be accessed by either the hall or the lounge, and is fully equipped with a large refrigerator and freezer, microwave and traditional ovens, a two-burner induction range, and plenty of cooking supplies and dishes for preparing a quick tea to a full dinner.

The lounge is spacious and comfortable, with the large leather sofa and chair for relaxing, and the large red “hand” armchair for a bit of fun. A large entertainment center it equipped with a flat screen TV, DVD, and stereo.

A second hallway leads to the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is newly remodeled as well. It contains the toilet, a large vanity counter with a sink and a mirror, a towel warmer, and a generous shower cabin, which is equipped with a rain-shower overhead nozzle.

The bedroom sleeps two in comfort with a queen-size bed (160 cm) and one wall of the bedroom is covered with built-in cabinets and drawers for storage.

Extra sleeping for one person is provided with a top of the range inflatable single bed.

LOCATION:

The neighborhood is a tourists’ delight. Situated on the edge of the 4th and 3rd arrondissements, the flat is between the Marais and the Arts et Métiers areas and is only a 20mns walk from the Gare du Nord or an easy bus ride on the No 38.

The Marais is home to some of the best shopping in Paris, with trendy boutiques galore, as well as great cafes, bars, and a considerable nightlife.

A short walk will also lead to numerous museums and sites, including the Pompidou Centre, The Musée Picasso, th Archives Nationales, Place des Vosges, the Hotel de Ville, and much more.

The area around Arts et Métiers is also part of the wholesale leather goods district – if a shop displays the sign Vente au Détail, a funky handbag or briefcase may be a great bargain. Nearby metro stops are Rambuteau, and Arts et Metiers or Hotel de Ville

Around the corner is the Rue Rambuteau market and a short walk east takes you to a superb market area, the rue de Bretagne, home to one of the oldest markets in Paris, and to the west, the rue Montorgueil is a pedestrian market street lined with great food shops, restaurants, and cafes.

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• Amenities
  • Washer: Washing machine
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Convertible Bed: 1 high quality inflatable bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Samsung Flatscreen 38" TV
  • DVD
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Full size oven, 2 induction electric burners; Microwave combo grill, Full oven, Fridge and Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters

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€172/night (minimum 5 nights) .. €966/week
€30 for use of blow up bed
Fully refundable security deposit of $300 or €300, £200.
Easter, Christmas and New year minimum 7 nights booking.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/29/09
  Positive Rating
  Raelene and John Hart , Adelaide, South Australia
  • My husband and I stayed at this apartment for 5 nights in April 2009. We found it to be exactly as depicted on the web site and were very happy with all the amenities provided - kitchen appliance and utensils for self catering, washing machine, use of telephone especially to be able to call Australia for free, and the large screen tv with some english speaking channels. The position was also great for self catering which we did - small supermarket and food shops and restaurants just around the corner. Sightseeing was a breeze from here and walking around the area was lovely. Another plus for us was the apartment manual included the telephone number of an english speaking taxi company which we used for our departure to the airport - called 15 minutes before we needed and was on doorstep within 5. All in all we would definitely recommend this apartment as having it all - no complaints or faults from us. Also - we found the booking staff to be just so helpful in all the time we were making this booking - they are to be commended for their patience and prompt answering of questions. Raelene and John Hart
• 01/07/09
  Positive Rating
  Craig & Louise , Busselton Western Australia
  • I spent days looking for an apartment in Paris and knew we had found "The One" when we saw the Braque Apartment. We used this as our base for 9 days in Late November 2008. The apartment is superb. It was clean, well equipped, and its layout is fantastic. You can be awake and moving around cooking, or whatever and the bedroom is behind two doors, so others can sleep in peace and quiet. The apartment is at the rear of the building complex and is extremely quiet and secluded. We did not hear anything while inside. The big Tv and free calls back to Australia were sensational. Bed was very comfy and all in all we could not fault the apartment. We found some great restaurants close by and the best was Le Taxi Juane. We will definitely be back !!! Craig & Louise McArthur Busselton Western Australia
• 11/30/08
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  Ruby9988 , Canada
  • We must have looked at hundreds, if not thousands of rentals as we were planning our trip to Paris, but as soon as we saw the pictures for the Braque apartment, we knew this was the one! We stayed here for 12 nights, late October 2008. The kitchen has everything we needed to eat in when we felt like staying in and the washer/dryer combo helped to cut back on clothes we brought with us. The living room was large and modern and we appreciated the free wireless internet, free calls to North America!!, and the big tv! The bed was comfortable, the storage space was more than adequate and the bathroom was nice and clean. There were lots of large towels and bath mats for the floor, but we were glad we'd brought some face cloths from home as there were none. Everything was great: ease of booking, location!!!, modern amenities and prompt refund of the damage deposit. I would not hesitate to come back here and to recommend to all my friends! We really were just a short walk away from le Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame de Paris (10 minutes), le BHV and several restaurants, shops and the hustle and bustle in le marais.
• 10/11/08
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  Ian & Lucas , Sydney, Australia
  • We used the rue de Braque apartment as our base for 8 days and loved the peace and quiet, as well as the convenience of the charming neighbourhood around the rue Rambuteau with its food shops etc. The rue St Denis/Montorgeuil bar/restaurant precinct is just a few minutes walk away, as is also the rue Bretagne markets and shops in the other direction. Rambuteau is not the most convenient metro stop but it's really only a very short walk to Les Halles which has better connections. The flat itself was clean, quiet, well equipped and comfortably furnished and decorated - so much more enjoyable than a hotel - you slip out the door into the rue de Braque and nearby rue du Temple to be immediately immersed in the magic of Paris.
• 07/28/08
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  jon, marie and juliette , burbank california
  • We really enjoyed the Braque apartment. It was very convenient, modern, clean and well located. We liked being able to use our computer and also the big screen tv. The library of dvd was fun to have. We watched "amelie poulain " for the 10th time and of course we had to go visit all the different locations of the movie the following day, to the delight of my daughter. It was also a pleasure to deal with Michele and the 2 nice ladies who welcome us to the apartment. We will be back!
• 07/09/08
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  Mark and Andrea , Washington DC
  • We had a great time in the Braque apartment for a week in June. As others have said it is very central, spacious and well equipped. We particularly appreciated the row of windows onto the internal courtyard which meant it was both very light and also quiet. Being right around the corner from Pain de Sucre--one of the best of the "new wave" pattiseries in Paris--was an unexpected added bonus.
• 06/16/08
  Positive Rating
  The Wong family , Vancouver, Canada
  • This is a pleasantly spacious apartment which accommodated 3 adults well. It was well stocked and equipped(love that washing machine, flat screen TV, DVD and CD player. There are even some good reads for after a long day of sightseeing Paris from this conveniently located apartment eg. a bio of Jeanne Moreau and the entertaining "70 (80?)Million Frenchman Can't Be Wrong." The Marais is truly one of the more charming parts of Paris, because of its human scale. The Hotel Carnavalet museum nearby was also a highlight of this stay. Our family highly recommends the Braque.
• 05/10/08
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  Rob & Wendy Lifton , Victoria, B.C. Canada
  • We spent 2 weeks in the Braque apartment and found it to be well equipped, tidy & stylish and in a very good location. We especially appreciated the Wi-Fi and made good use of it. It's a great neighborhood with easy access to all of Paris & we would consider staying there again as well as recommending it to others.
• 04/25/08
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  Ron & Scott , Palm Springs, California
  • We very much enjoyed the central location of this apartment. It was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. I would highly recommend it, and would definitely make a return trip.

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