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Location: Paris Arrondissement 3, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Located on rue des Filles du Calvaire (Metro 8 Filles du Calvaire), this 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is ideally located. Just a few blocks to the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum, and the National Archives, this traditional Parisian apartment is situated on a residential street at the end of rue de Turenne and rue de Bretagne. The apartment is on the third floor (with elevator) of a Hausmannian building circa 1868. The apartment renovations were completed January 2008, and it has all of the modern conveniences. The apartment is about 55 square meters, about 600 square feet. This is a non-smoking apartment.
The apartment is a half block from the Filles du Calvaire metro station on the M8 line. This line serves Bastille, Madeliene, Concorde, and Ecole Militaire... all near places of interest.
A week-long rental includes pick up at the airport by an English-speaking “concierge” Xavier. He will transport you to the apartment and make sure that you have everything that you need! This is a great value, saving you the expense and uncertainty of trying to obtain a taxi at the airport.
The apartment has a large salon and kitchen. Comfortable furniture awaits you after a long day of shopping and sightseeing. The apartment has morning and afternoon sun, and has beautiful street and courtyard exposures.
The kitchen is fully stocked... dishes, pans, knives, etc... everything you need. Visit the market street and stock up for your relaxing breakfast, an afternoon tea, and your evening “aperitif.”
And if you are too exhausted from your days’ activities, grab some wine, cheese, and delicious “deli items” and dine in!
The main bedroom has a queen-sized bed. Sit by the open window on a sunny afternoon and enjoy a good book or a little “cat nap”!
The second bedroom has a trundle bed that can be set-up as either one/two twin beds, or one king-sized bed.
There’s a modern bathroom with shower and a separate “WC.” A full-sized washer and dryer will allow you to pack light and save room for all of your souvenirs!
While remodeling this apartment, we rented several apartments in the neighborhood. This gave us a unique perspective into the needs of renters. We made sure that each bedroom has a mirror and place to dry your hair, put on makeup, etc. We added a small sink to the WC to prevent the need to use the main bath to wash your hands. We have places to store luggage, hang coats/scarves, and hooks in the bedrooms for robes, clothes, etc. We even located the washer/dryer in a separate lobby to reduce noise in the apartment.
Rue Bretagne is the market street of the neighborhood, and is home to the “Marche aux Enfants Rouges”, one of the oldest street markets in Paris. The street is also home to 2 supermarkets, 2 butchers, 2 green grocers, a cheese shop, pastry shops, a great wine shop, and cafes. All that you will need for “la vie quotidienne” is within a few blocks.
We have friends that have a 2 bedroom/2 full bathroom apartment near Place de la Bastille (about a 10 minute walk) should you be looking for additional space. Let me know and I will send you their VRBO listing number.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer and dryer are in a private lobby outside the apartment.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle bed that can be set up as 1 or 2 twin beds, or as 1 King bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: To US and Canada
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
1600 Euros per week (7 nights), otherwise, 240 Euros per night, 4 night minimum.
Dollar amount based on exchange rate at time of booking.
350 Euro/$500 security deposit required.
50% of rental due at lease signing; balance due 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Marais-Chic Apartment, Great Neighborhood
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 3
We started out buying with another couple... but they are a bit older and were thinking that, after retirement, they would want to spend part of the year there. It was too complicated to try to figure out how to divide the time and costs fairly, so they went out on their own and bought their apartment. Our agent... she is fabulous... kept us on her radar, and found this great, huge old apartment. She divided it into 3 separate units, and we purchased the 2 bedroom unit. We were able to supervise the remodel, and select materials, furnishings, etc. as we went along. It really feels like OUR home.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Location, location, location. Less than a block from the Metro, one block to the market street in the neighborhood, and central to Paris. We are on the north side of the Marais... a bit less touristy. It really feels like a French neighborhood, with the advantage of being just blocks to some major sites (Place de la Republique, Place de la Bastille, Place des Vosges, Museé Picasso).
This street of about 5 blocks is the "market street" for the neighborhood. Here you will find 2 supermarkets, 2 butchers, numerous green grocers and delis, wine shops, and cafes.
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 3
We reside in the San Francisco Bay area. Buying the apartment in Paris really "just happened"... we always thought we would have a ski house in Tahoe! We are certainly happy that it did.
Jeff is a Director at a Silicon Valley company, and Brad is a pastry chef and wine professional.
Property Photos
- Building Facade - Paris Vacation Apartment Rentals
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- Sejour/dining
- Kitchen area
- Small desk in the main sejour
- Main bedroom
- Ideal spot to read and grab an afternoon cat nap!
- Main bedroom-a place to dry hair, put on make-up, etc.
- Second bedroom
- Second bedroom-a place to dry hair, put on make-up, etc.
- Small bedroom as 2 twin beds
- Modern bathroom
- Neighborhood Cafe at Rue Charlot
- Shopping at the Marche aux Enfants Rouges
- Pink=apt; Blue= Lobby (washer/dryer, coat/boot/umbrella storage)
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