Living room with entrance to master bedroom (on left); guest toilet to right
Location: Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Center of Le Marais - Métro: St. Paul) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 3-6)
Keywords: Apartment
Charming, spacious, sunny, completely renovated, nicely furnished, 120 m2 (1300 square feet; which is one of the largest you will find in Paris for short term rental), duplex apartment with panoramic views of the historic Le Marais District. Perfect for a couple with friends or small family.
(Apartment previously lived in by American owner who understands American standards of comfort: i.e. individual gas heating, lots of hot water and closet space !) The apartment is tastefully decorated with a mix of contemporary and antique furniture and modern art and photographs.
The apartment is on the 5th. floor without an elevator. ( Up 1 floor to the mezzanine, down a hallway and then up 4 short flights ). Not a difficult climb if you are in decent shape but can be a problem for babies, the elderly or people with mobility problems.
The apartment manager will greet you upon arrival and help you carry your bags up the stairs and, if necessary, back down again at departure.(SEE COMMENTS IN GUESTBOOK BELOW, that is probably the best recommendation you can get !)
In the heart of the REAL Marais
On a quiet street (rue des Hospitalières-St. Gervais) tucked between the rue des Rosiers (historic Jewish quarter) and the lively rue Vieille du Temple (great shopping and restaurants abound). 3 street markets open daily and 2 weekly open air fresh food markets which are within walking distance of the apartment make cooking a joy! Centrally-situated.
Only a 5 minute walk either South to the historic Ile St. Louis, North to the Picasso Museum, West to Beaubourg/Les Halles or East to the beautiful, historic Place des Vosges. Very conveniently located as it is on the No. 1 métro line which crosses most of Paris in 15 minutes. 10 minute walk to the RER train which goes to Versailles and CDG airport. Most of historic Paris is within a 20 minute radius on foot.
Apartment boasts a spacious, elegant double living room/dining room which seats five with lovely turn of the century marble fireplace and wooden floors. Rooms are drowned in light by 6 large double French windows which open to a wrap-around balcony with rooftop views of 17th and 18th century "hotels particuliers" (formerly "private mansions", also origin of word "hotel") and the fashionable and trendy rue des Francs Bourgeois.
Audiophile Denon stereo system (CD, K7, Radio, turntable) and Cable TV/VCR (with CNN, BBC and 10 movie channnels (many films in English). Double pullout couch in dining room comfortably accomodates 2 guests, if needed. Marble guest toilet in entry with an adjacent cloakroom (with extra single foldout cot inside). Portable foldup baby crib is also available. Many guides and maps of Paris and France available for you to use.
Large, American-style designer granite kitchen for people who like to cook/entertain. Fully-equipped with gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, mixer, dicer, toaster, coffee maker, water boiler and lots of pots and pans for cooking and granite breakfast table which seats six.
Master bedroom suite with queen-size bed (160 cm), corner desk, armchair and large walk-in dressing room with concealed safety deposit box and lots of closet space. Adjacent Carrera marble bathroom with large circular shower, separate large bathtub, double marble sinks, and separate toilet.
A staircase takes you to a guest room/office with double bed (130 cm.) and view of Beaubourg and monuments of historic Paris. Room has a small shower room with sink and a large desk with high speed Internet link connected to Dell PC, no need to bring your laptop. (Staircase not appropriate for small children.)
American/French family-owned and operated. Friendly, we'll help you get settled in. We can arrange to buy basic groceries for you before your arrival. Also we know a local tourist guide who can help you organize your trip and buy tickets in advance for events and museums. To receive more details, please e-mail us at address below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Other Amenities
- French (GSM) Cellular phone available (just need to buy pay-per-call SIM card), free phone calls to the US and 14 other countries, utilities included, High speed ADSL internet connection with PC (no need to lug your portable!), Cable TV/VCR (CNN, BBC and English movie channels), Audiophile Stereo (CD, K7, Radio and vinyl turntable), vacuum cleaner, iron/ironing board, Mixer, toaster, dicer, coffee maker, water boiler and many cooking utensils, pots and pans and accessories provided, hairdryer, electric hair curler, alarm clock and 2 pair of sheets/towels provided with bi-weekly maid service included, baby crib
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Museums
- Shopping
- Biking
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Open air food markets, The Marais is one the oldest and most beautiful sections of Paris which deserves to be discovered on foot, Centrally-located, you can also visit the Ile St, Louis, Notre Dame and the Left Bank all on foot, We provide an extensive list of GOOD restaurants for all budgets and our favorite shopping spots, markets and places to visit
Rate Details (In Euros)
€1400/week - €2000/week --- Low-High Season
4 night minimum; fortnight/monthly rates available upon request.
All taxes, insurance, utilities & bi-weekly maid service are included.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Living room with entrance to master bedroom (on left); guest toilet to right - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Travel Accommodations in Le Marais District!
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- View of spacious kitchen from entrance; balcony surrounds apartment - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Travel Accommodations in Le Marais District!
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- Master bedroom; desk in nook on left, dressing room/master bathroom to right - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Travel Accommodations in Le Marais District!
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- Master marble bathroom; large circular shower on right
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- Dining Room view ; stairs to upstairs bedroom
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- Reflection of apartment's soul, illusion or reality ........... ?
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- View from balcony North onto Hotel Poussepin, (townhouse built in 1603)
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- Upstairs bedroom; Desk/computer on right; bathroom on left
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- View north from upstairs bedroom on Paris roofs
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- Local church and Centre Pompidou on the West
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- Zoom from the upstairs bedroom on Tour St Jacques and the Eiffel Tower
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- Antiques shop around the corner
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- Place des Vosges
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- Hotel de Soubise (1700)
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- Cycling on place des Vosges
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- Statue of Louis XIII (1639)
Traveler Reviews (60)
Fabulous stay!!!
Guest: Kim
(Finland)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
We stayed at the apartment with my two young children and my in-laws over New Years. We had an AMAZING time and the apartment fit us all easily. Very much appreciated the space and use of kitchen and cot for the baby. Very easy walk to the St Paul metro stop on Line 1. Wonderful location to walk through the small shopping streets. A fabulous stay!!!!! Apartment was clean and everything was as promised.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Apartment!
Guest: David
(Pittsford, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Exactly as advertised, which is good. You can really see the Eiffel Tower from the balcony. Annabelle, the owner, and Miguel, the on-site person were both tremendous to work with. The kitchen has what you'll need if you want to cook breakfasts and simple lunches. It's actually better outfitted than that, but who wants to do complex cooking for themselves when on vacation? The beds were comfortable, the showers hot. We stayed for 4 nights over Christmas, a family of 5 with 3 teenage boys; the location in the heart of the Marais is walking distance to Bastille, metro line 1 which takes you up the Champs-Elysees, food shopping, not overly touristy places to eat, Pompidou Center, Ile St. Louis. Notre Dame is a bit more of a walk, but not more than 15min. I give this property a top rating but there are a couple of things to note: there is no elevator, and it's 92 steps up to the apartment; assuming there are no mobility issues you will love this apartment. Also, while this was no issue for us, Miguel speaks only French and Spanish so if you don't speak one of those communications with him could be a bit difficult. Again, neither of these are criticisms, just things to note in making plans.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
What You'd Dream Of
Guest: Paigeturner
(Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
I took three teenage girls to Paris for the first time in August 2011, and this apartment was our happy, roomy, light-filled, well-appointed base of operations. My 11 year old claimed the loft bedroom with its view of the Eiffel Tower, and we all four enjoyed both the wrap-around balcony on the main level, looking down on the trendy street with its cool shops and restaurants, and the huge kitchen, where mass quantities of baquettes and confiture from the local magasins were consumed every morning. The owner (darling Annabelle) is terrific, and she returned my security deposit promptly. I will return to this marvelous apartment in the Marais again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect
Guest: Happy American Family of 4
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
This place is really quite unbelievably perfect. The building is in a wonderful and vibrant neighborhood, and the apartment is large and spacious. We stayed with our kids and it was great. The free telephone and wi-fi are a great plus for those who need to stay in touch with work, as most of us do now.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A wonderful apartment!
Guest: Ginny, Bill and Nolan
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/13/11
Review Submitted: 04/22/11
We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment! This was our first trip to Paris, and we wanted to be somewhere close to the heart of the city and to experience being in a neighborhood environment. We were not disappointed! Located in the upper corner of a beautiful building in Le Marais, the apartment was spacious and full of light. The stairs were not a problem. The apartment was clean and even more than we expected! The neighborhood is full of wonderful shops, cafés and galleries. It's also a very quick walk to the Metro, Île de la Cité, Hôtel de Ville, Place des Vosages...the list goes on! Very easy to get around and enjoy the city from this location. The apartment owner was very responsive and prompt in booking our reservation. Miguel (the fellow who greeted us upon arrival) and the building's concierge, Anna, were delightful! When we do come back to Paris some day, we will definitely book this apartment again! One note about children - Our 5 year-old son was with us, and he did very well in the apartment. However we did have to create some strict guidelines for him. We asked that he not go out on the balcony alone (it's a narrow one that goes all the way around the outside) and we also talked to him about being safe on the stairs inside the apartment (no socks!). He loved looking at Le Tour Eiffel from the upstairs window at night! We loved it! We can't wait to visit again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place
Guest: Keith
(Longmont, CO. U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11
Review Submitted: 04/13/11
My wife and I spent the entire month of March, 2011 at the apartment and could not have been more pleased. Everything was as advertised. We had guests stay with us for two weeks and the apartment handled the four of us very well. The area near the apartment was a joy; lots of life, lots of restaurants and lots to do. We get to Paris once a year and will certainly try to stay here on our next trip.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Beautiful and just as described
Guest: Cathy
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10
Review Submitted: 12/30/10
Apartment was gorgeous and just as described. Location was ideal, and Annabelle, the owner was helpful and efficient. I can't imagine having a better VRBO experience; they should all be such a pleasure. (the stairs aren't that bad, but because of the stairs and the loft space in the apartment it probably wouldn't be the best choice for families with small children, or anybody with disabilities)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great location! Awesome place!
Guest: steve
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/07/10
The owener is gracious and charming. Her apartment relfects this. The location was ideal and made Paris so approchable and easy. The apartment itself is comfortable, well appointed and roomy. I dare say a hotel room with these amenities and space would cost more a night than what we paid for the week. I can't wait to go back. And for the Americans who hate Paris and the Parisians - I think you went to the wrong city. Paris is perfect!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great apt all around
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/07/10
Review Submitted: 10/16/10
Overall you can't pick a better apt to spend a great vacation in Paris. The apt itself is very spacious and bright will all the french door windows, which open for great ventilation. Living room has comfortable leather sofa and chairs; kitchen is modern and big enough for 4 to eat comfortably at the table, and you still have a separate dining room. Master bedroom is comfortable with large walk though closet and large bathroom. Upstairs loft is small but comfortable with great views of the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame, especially at night. Location is ideal in this section of the Marais: lots of cafes, bakeries, cheese shops, butchers, and even clothing stores literally within blocks. There are a couple of small grocery stores, an excellent gelato place and even a great take out falafel place, all open till midnight and literally 5 min walk from the apt. 3 Metro stops within 10 min walk. The caretaker, Miguel, was extremely friendly and helpful and even helped us get a car service to the airport so we wouldnt miss our flight due to the strike. I've stayed in another apt in Paris but this one was far better.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely Marais
Guest: Bea
(Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
We loved the apartment. Great location, great shops and restaurants nearby. Check-in with Manuel was swift and communication with Annabelle was very easy and professionel. We will come back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
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