Location: Paris Arrondissement 16, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe
Accommodations: Duplex Townhouse Condominium, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-5)
IN RESPONSE TO POPULAR DEMAND... I have made my apartment in Paris available for short- or mid-term rental on a highly selective basis. Everybody, of course, wants to know what "highly selective" means.
It means... compulsively neat, thoroughly housebroken non-smokers who would be aesthetically troubled by a crooked painting; who learned at an early age not to roller blade in the living room or finger-paint on the sofa; and who always remember to wipe their feet, turn off the stove, and take the key.
If this describes you and you are contemplating a trip to Paris but are daunted by the thought of overpriced hotels, outstretched palms, $3 local phone calls, and planning the day around the chambermaid, please read further for more information.
THE APARTMENT:
The apartment is an elegant duplex on a private street in a 1930s art deco building. It's furnished in a comfortable yet minimalist style with many modern classics from the 20’s and 30’s by such designers as Mies Van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Eileen Gray.
On the first floor are the living room with its dramatic 22-foot high ceiling, a dining area, powder room, and modern kitchen. A sweeping stairway leads to the second floor which consists of a master bedroom with a queen-size bed, a large bathroom with an oversized tub and separate shower, and a study that overlooks the living room. There's loads of closet space for clothes and suitcases.
The apartment is luxuriously ideal for two. Depending on the degree of intimacy shared by various guests, however, the main apartment can sleep up to five persons: two upstairs in the master bedroom; two in the living room on a nice, firm B&B Italia sofabed; and one more in the living room on a day bed.
LOCATION:
The apartment is in the 16th Arrondissement, long known as one of the most fashionable and beautiful sections of Paris. It is an area of elegant boulevards, stylish boutiques, and bustling neighborhood centers. Yet the broad, tree-lined streets give you more breathing room than in the crowded and noisy tourist districts. Guests say that staying at Avenue Rodin makes them feel like Parisians instead of visitors.
GUEST REVIEWS:
I have an extensive collection of unsolicited testimonials from guests. I am happy to email this in response to your inquiry to provide you with additional perspectives on the apartment and neighborhood.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
The apartment is just steps from the colorful neighborhood center. Within half a block are two supermarkets, several bakeries, fruit and green grocers, cheese and wine shops, a butcher, and a convenience market that stays open late as well as on Sundays. You’ll also find ATMs, florists, a pharmacy, cafés and brasseries, a photo shop, dry cleaners, video store, hair salons, gourmet food takeout shops, as well as restaurants.
The post office is a block away. A few blocks farther you’ll find a modern indoor public swimming pool, the Ranelagh Gardens and Musée Marmottan, indoor and outdoor food markets, and the chic boutiques on Rue de Passy and Avenue Victor Hugo. A five- to ten-minute walk takes you to the Bois de Boulogne which, with its lakes, woods, and gardens, is a great place to jog if, heaven forbid, you’re into that sort of thing.
GETTING AROUND PARIS;
Paris is a walker’s city. The Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysées are all within easy strolling distance of the apartment. Of course, you could take a day getting to any of these spots since there are so many wonderful sights, shops, and cafés along the way.
Public transportation in Paris is superb and easy to use. You’ll have no trouble getting anyplace you want in the city from Avenue Rodin.
The Métro stop (Rue de la Pompe) is one short block away, at the intersection of Avenue Henri Martin and Rue de la Pompe. This line, #9, takes you to the Champs Elysées, the famous department stores downtown, the Opera, Bateaux Mouches, Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, and many other places you’ll want to visit. At Métro stop Franklin D. Roosevelt (just four stops away), you can change to the #1 line which goes to the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries, Palais Royale, Musée du Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges, Marais, and Bastille - just to name a few of the attractions.
There are two bus lines that stop within a block of the apartment, as well as several more you can catch a few blocks farther away. In one direction, the 52 bus takes you to the nearby village of Auteuil, with its famous Art Nouveau buildings. One stop after Porte d’Auteuil is Carrefour, a fabulous supermarket that carries, not only an amazing assortment of food and delicacies, but appliances, stationery, clothes, hardware, and household goods.
In the other direction, the 52 goes to the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysées, rue du Faubourg St. Honoré (famous for its fancy stores), the Madeleine, and the Opéra in the heart of the downtown shopping district where Galeries Lafayette and Au Printemps have their main stores.
My favorite bus route, the 63, is great for sightseeing and visiting a lot of Paris’s attractions and interesting neighborhoods. It goes along Avenue George Mandel to the Trocadero, crosses the Seine at the Pont de l’Alma, and has wonderful views of the river and Place de la Concorde. The bus then goes along Boulevard St. Germain to the heart of the left bank and the Latin quarter. You can take this bus to the Bateaux Mouches, Tuileries, Musée d’Orsay, Invalides, Luxembourg Gardens, Sorbonne, Notre Dame, and many other places you’ll want to see.
This is a rare and stunning apartment for the discriminating traveler who appreciates and knows how to care for fine surroundings. No smoking and, sorry, no pets. Children welcome as long as their parents are well behaved.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Shopping, Restaurants, Theater, Museums, Sightseeing -- for goodness sakes, it's PARIS!!!
- Amenities
- Featured on HGTV's Fine Living Channel and in Inc. Magazine! Three Phones, Cable TV, High-Speed Cable Modem Internet Hookup, US and European format VCRs, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Coffeemaker, Electric Tea Kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Extensive Cooking Utensils, Hair Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Linens provided, European-style Washer & Dryer, Air-Conditioning in master bedroom, Clock Radio, Paris Travel Literature Library. No Smoking & No Pets.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fees include linens, high speed Internet, local phone & all utilities.
LOW SEASON: November 1-February 28 (except December 15-January 5)
HIGH SEASON: March 1-October 31 & December 15-January 5.
4-6 Nights: LOW .. $255/night | HIGH .. $295/night
1 Week (7 nights): LOW .. $1650/week | HIGH .. $1950/week
8-13 Days: LOW .. $1650/week PLUS $235/night above 7.
HIGH .. $1950/week PLUS $270/night above 7.
2 Weeks: LOW .. $3000 & HIGH .. $3500. For longer stays, please inquire.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The study and master bedroom and bathroom are upstairs - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Vacation Rental in the 16th Arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower!
- Looking down on the living room from the balcony - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Vacation Rental in the 16th Arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower!
- Modern kitchen includes everything you'll need to cook - Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Vacation Rental in the 16th Arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower!
- Master bedroom includes a queen-size bed and mirrored wall of closets
- Looking from the study into the master bathroom
- Extensive collection of books on art deco, design and Paris. B & B Italia sofa
- Another view of the study balcony that overlooks the living room
- Looking towards the master bedroom from the study
- Living room with furniture by Mies Van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer
- Reflected living room and Marcel Breuer trolley
- Dramatic two-story entry seen from living room
- Looking out the bedroom window across Rue de la Tour
- Antique door leads to master bedroom
- Living room bookcase and B&B Italia sofa
- The "Mairie" (town hall) of the 16th is right around the corner
- Grand apartments along nearby Avenue Henri Martin
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #21652
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