Location: Paris Arrondissement 7, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Rue De Grenelle, 1 Block from Rodin Museum)
Accommodations: Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Stay in the exclusive heart of Paris in this perfectly situated apartment. Compare its super dimensions (55 square meters or 600 square feet) with the 20-35 square meters offered in many other 1 bedroom listings! Our rent is charged in US dollars, a 40-50% savings on comparable rents in euros (as of August 2009). The apartment is on the 2nd floor (also known as the French first floor, or one flight up from the lobby/street level) of a secure, well-maintained building in an embassy area. The 7th Arrondissement is home to the Invalides, Eiffel Tower and the Musee d'Orsay, as well as great shops. We are one block from the Rodin Museum and Gardens, and 2 minutes' walk to the Metro (line 13). Although we have a double-sized futon in the living room and a queen bed in the spacious bedroom, we limit occupancy to not more than 3 persons. The apartment is NOT suitable for party groups and is NOT handicapped accessible.
Everything you need is here, from a fully stocked and furnished kitchen to videos, music, France (and Paris) guidebooks, maps, and French-English dictionaries, books and board games. The bathroom is large by Parisian standards and includes a bathtub/shower combination, portable hairdryer and heated towel dryer. You will find electric converter kits and adapter plugs in the apartment for your use.
There is no A/C but there are two standing fans for hot days. There is a clothes washer in the kitchen but no dryer. A housekeeping and laundry fee of 120 Euros must be paid in addition to the rent (mandatory).
There is a full service grocery, bank, bakery and pharmacy within 1/2 block. Within a 2-block walk you will see the Eiffel Tower which sparkles at night. The Eiffel Tower itself is about a 15-minute walk. The nearest Metro stop is the Varenne stop on the #13 line (1.5 blocks away) and at that stop the VELIB bikes (Paris's new bicycle commuting public service) are parked, so you can rent a bike for an hour and return it at this or any other VELIB stop. A 7-day bike card costs 5 euros and the first half hour of the bike use is free. (A 1-day subscription costs only 1 euro.) We have a personal assistant named Maria who is available for your personal needs (at an hourly or per-job rate) for making train or show reservations, translating, meeting you at the airport, stocking the refrigerator and other types of tasks.
The furnishings are good quality and in good condition - we care for this apartment as a home, not as a rental property. We expect you will do the same.
The kitchen has electric drip AND Italian stove-top type coffeepots, condiments (tea, coffee, sweeteners, biscuits, mustard, mayo, rice, sugar, etc.), utensils for eating and for cooking, microwave and conventional ovens, oven mitts, dishwasher and detergents.
We have a secure internet connection (ethernet cord is in the apartment -- just plug in to your laptop and go!). We offer a prepaid cell phone for guests at a weekly rate of US $25 plus the costs of the calls made. (Guests add time to the phone as needed by buying a prepaid cell phone card at the tabac shop or grocery store.) The unused time from previous guests may still be on the phone when you rent it. You must tell us in advance if you want to rent the cell phone.
THE MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD IS 1 WEEK. You can stay fewer than 7 days, but the minimum rental payment is based on a 7-night stay. The owner will not respond to requests for short stays (weekends, long weekends, etc.) Ask us about discounts for longer term stays (more than a month). We do not discount the rent over holidays, including school holidays, or for stays less than 2 weeks.
Here are some comments from recent guests (as written in our guestbook):
"This has been the perfect Paris home for us...very well located as we roamed the city."
"What a location and how nicely you've appointed it with comforts of home."
"Safe area, cozy apartment."
"We walked everywhere from this great apartment; can't wait to return."
"This was the most authentic way to experience Paris and we could not have asked for a better home!"
"Thank you for giving us the opportunity to live in your lovely apartment and experience life as Parisians do, rather than tourists."
"Your apartment has made our trip to Paris very special, such a great location to get around for first-timers."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed: The queen bed is in the bedroom, the futon is in the living room and is a double size mattress.
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: We have a small selection of movies in English and French.
- CD Player
- Music Library: We have a collection of English and French CDs, mostly Jazz, blues, easy listening, new age and show tunes.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All necessary cookware and appliances are provided, including an electric coffeepot, French press coffeepot, and basic condiments such as salt, pepper, tea, coffee, rice and sugar. We invite guests to help themselves from our basic pantry and are happy when they replace what they used!
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone: The phone is available for local (Paris) calls; long distance calls must be made using a prepaid phone card or your own mobile phone.
- Cell Phone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- The secure building requires a code for entry; there is a concierge in the building in case of emergencies involving the apartment. We have a personal assistant available for a fee to help with guests requests, ticket bookings, grocery shopping and similar chores. (There is a separate charge for this, usually about 30 euros per hour.)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be 25 years of age. References must be provided for all renters below age 30.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1,200 US per week (7 nights), 3 person maximum occupancy!
The housekeeping fee is 120 Euros at end of stay (mandatory).
Minimum booking is one week. (Earlier departures still require 1 week's rent.)
Discounts available on stays of more than a month & for return guests
Owner will not respond to requests for bookings shorter than 7 nights.
Optional cell phone rents for $25 a week + guest buys the time used.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Couple from Arlington, Virginia owns and loves this apartment. We have no children or pets and keep a tidy home, which we expect our guests will do as well. We love traveling to Paris and Tuscany, as well as Australia and South America, and try to make friends wherever we go.
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 7
One never tires of Paris. There is always something new to see or do. The museums keep drawing us back and the street life is unparalleled. Besides, so many international flights stop in Paris that it is easy to spend a few days here en route to somewhere else.
The Unique Benefits of this Condominium
Close to museums, restaurants, and all the gorgeous architectural monuments of Paris, but in a secure and relatively quiet embassy area. No long commutes to get anywhere in the city!
Property Photos
- Living Room - Paris Vacation Rentals
- Living Room - 2nd view - Paris Vacation Rentals
- Master Bedroom (Queen Size Bed) - Paris Vacation Rentals
- Dining Room/Foyer/Home Office Area
- Kitchen
- Large American Style Bathroom with Shower/Bath Tub, Makeup Mirror
- Additional Bathroom View
- Bath Tub & Shower
- Desk - With a 24/7 Internet Connection Included (hardwired)
- Secure Lobby of Our Building (Entry Code Required)
- Courtyard View from the Kitchen Window
- Afternoon Light in the Living Room Showing the Living Room Window
- Staircase (17 steps) from the landing of our apartment to the ground floor below
- Welcome Basket with Toiletries & Amenities
- Floor Plan of Apartment - Total = 55 Sq Meters or 600 square feet
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