Special Offer! February/March - Special Last-Minute Rates Dates: Feb 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012See Details
Location: Paris Arrondissement 11, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Walk to the Marais, Bastille, Oberkampf and Canal St Martin)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Apartment
“Un croisement” is a crossroad or junction, which perfectly describes this big, bright apartment ideally situated between the historic Marais, the trendy Canal St Martin/Oberkampf neighborhoods and the lively Bastille area.
Located on the wide, tree-lined boulevard Richard Lenoir, the area that Gourmet magazine recently described as “The New Left Bank” is right at your doorstep.
After a wonderfully exhausting day of exploring Paris’ most vibrant arrondissements, you’ll return to your pied à terre in a beautiful, well-maintained 20th century Art Deco building with concierge.
The entry has digi-code as well as double key-code entry and interphone. Walk through the lobby to the private interior courtyard and take the classic, iron-caged elevator to the 3rd floor (4th floor American).
At check-in, you’ll be greeted by our English-speaking apartment manager. He’ll give you the keys, show you around the apartment, explain the operation of the appliances and be available to help if anything comes up during your stay.
As you enter, you’ll notice the calm, quiet ambience of this roomy 600+ sq. foot apartment with its high ceilings and craftsman-style crown moldings. It was recently renovated with fresh paint, refinished original hardwood floors and all new appliances and furnishings.
Tastefully decorated in soft, soothing tones, everything was selected to ensure a relaxing, comfortable séjour à Paris. Large double-paned windows in each room provide lots of light and airflow. The apartment overlooks the interior courtyard on one side and a small side street on the other, so you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet that’s almost impossible to find in a city center.
The living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows open to a small balcony. You can curl up on the plush, contemporary-style sofa (with a comfy fold-out double bed) and catch up on world events on the flat-screen TV/DVD with over 130 channels including CNN, CNBC, Sky News and BBC.
Or uncork a nice Bordeaux and enjoy the stereo/CD (with iPod connections) while you flip through the apartment’s large, eclectic collection of guidebooks and plan your next day’s excursions.
Keep in touch with family and friends with high-speed internet service (WI-FI or cable) or just pick up the phone… long distance calls to the US, Canada and over 70 countries are free and unlimited.
The separate walk-in kitchen is the perfect place to practice your French culinary skills (there’s even a Julia Child’s cookbook for those who need a little help). With the freshest ingredients from the neighborhood’s many markets, boucheries, boulangeries and fromageries and this fully equipped kitchen, whipping up your own French feast will be a joy.
The full-sized fridge with separate freezer, full-sized gas stove with 4 gas burners, convection-toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker and blender make this a cook’s kitchen. Everything you need including pots, pans, utensils and dishware are in the built in wooden cabinets.
Spread your feast on the antique wooden dining table with 4 authentic café-style chairs, and dine to the soft sounds of Edith Piaf on the stereo.
Just off the hallway, behind wide French doors, the bedroom is furnished with incredibly comfortable queen-sized bed (160 x 200 cm), high-thread count cotton sheets, lots of pillows and cozy comforters. There’s a small bureau with 3 drawers and a full-length mirror.
Floor-to-ceiling double windows open to a second small balcony overlooking a quiet passage. You’ll drift off to sleep beneath a romantic crystal chandelier.
In the hallway, a large closet with plenty of shelves and hangers provides lots of room for your clothes and luggage.
The bathroom and separate WC are across the hallway. The shower is equipped with both overhead and handheld massage heads. There’s also a combination washer/dryer, magnifying mirror and hair dryer, as well as lots of cabinet space beneath the long blue and white tiled countertop for your personal items.
All bed linens and towels are provided. You’ll also find an iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. A comprehensive information booklet includes operating instructions for all the apartment’s appliances as well as local information and emergency numbers.
There’s even a yoga mat if you need a good stretch after a long flight. We’ve included everything you need to feel right at home in the world’s most beautiful city.
The neighborhood:
This Parisian arrondissement has been called Eleventh Heaven. In every direction you’ll find galleries and museums, cafés and restaurants, bars and shopping. Staying in this little residential enclave will make you feel like a real Parisian—close enough to everything, yet just far enough from the tourist traps.
Paris’ biggest open-air fresh market is a few blocks towards the Bastille every Sunday and Thursday morning. The beautiful “bobo” Canal St Martin (short for bourgeois-bohemian) is just a few blocks in the other direction. The ancient Marais and trendy Oberkampf are even closer. Three metro lines (#5, #8, #9) are within 2 blocks: St Ambroise, Oberkampf, Richard Lenoir and St Sébastien-Froissart, as well as with several bus lines.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Cell Phone : Local cell phone available on request
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Convection/toaster oven, blender, electric kettle, electric oscillating fan, yoga mat, DVD library, eclectic guide book library, digi-code and double-key code entry, concierge and interphone.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Paris' largest open-air market every Sunday and Thursday on Blvd. Richard Lenoir, Musee Picasso, Opera Bastille, Cirque d'Hiver, rue de Bretagne
Rate Details (In Euros)
Special Offer! February/March - Special Last-Minute Rates Dates: Feb 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2012See Details
15% off our regular weekly rate during February and March. Take advantage of this special rate and enjoy the best of Paris without the tourists and the lines. Please mention this special offer when inquiring.
€130-€145/night (4 night minimum) .. €850 - €1050/week
Deposit - €350/$500 (Confirms reservation-returned at checkout)
Payment - PayPal with 3% surcharge
Low Season - Oct 16 thru March 31 : 4 night minimum (+ 25€ cleaning charge)
High Season - April 1 thru Oct 15 : 1 week minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- The big, bright living/dining area - Paris, France Apartment with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants, Shopping and Museums
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- The antique dining table seats four - Paris, France Apartment with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants, Shopping and Museums
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- Possibly the most comfortable bed you've ever slept in - Paris, France Apartment with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants, Shopping and Museums
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- Drift off to sleep beneath a romantic crystal chandelier
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- A full size kitchen for real French cooking
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- The morning sun streams in the kitchen
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- The roomy foyer with closet
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- The bright tiled bathroom with massage head shower
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- Lots of room for all toiletries
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- Take the elevator or climb the curved oak staircase
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- The apartment is entered through a private courtyard
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- A classic Art-Deco exterior
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- The park across the street
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- The twice-weekly open-air market at Richard Lenoir / Bastille
Traveler Reviews (44)
PARIS APARTMENT
Guest: HARRIET E.
(NY)
Date of Stay: 01/18/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
THIS IS A SPACIOUS APARTMENT WHICH IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE BASTILLE ANDTHE MARIAS . THE SUNDAY MARKET ON BLVD RICHARD LENIOR SHOULD NOTBE MISSED! JOAN WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND HER SUGGESTIONS FOR RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS IN THIS AREA CONTRIBUTED TO OUR WONDERFUL STAY. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THIS LOVELY APARTMENT AND LOOK FORWARD TO A RETURN VISIT.
Recommended for:
Late Fall Tranquility at Le Croisement: Live Like a Lucky Parisian
Guest: Paris je t'aime
(Amherst, NH, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
Simply put, of all the vacation apartments my husband and I have rented, this is by far the best we have ever stayed in -- anywhere and at any price. There's not a lot I can add to the many reviews you can read here. This apartment has everything you need to make your visit to Paris the most memorable -- right down to one of those sticky-paper lint removers that's so essential if you, like most Parisians, wear black. From your first cup of coffee in the morning to your last glass of wine before heading off to sleep in a truly comfortable bed -- you couldn't ask for more. As the days got increasingly colder and shorter in the late fall, we appreciated the windows that let in light from both sides of the apartment. For those who like to explore Paris on foot, you're in the best location for walks to Pere Lechaise (cemetary), Viaduc of the Arts (walkway on a former elevated rail track) all the way to Bois de Vincennes, a Sunday stroll up Canal St Martin when the road is closed to cars -- just to name a very few. Paris is the ultimate walking city, but if you need a break there's always a metro or bus available to take you back "home." If you've always wanted to rent an apartment in Paris but were a little apprehensive, this is the apartment for you. Joan (owner) makes the entire process easy and straightforward. Phillippe (local manager) is there on your arrival to answer any questions you might have about the apartment. Everything you need is available within 2 blocks: wine, flowers, at least 7 bread bakeries with excellent baguettes, hair salons, dry cleaner, hardware, small grocery stores, big supermarkets, post office with extremely helpful personnel, banks with ATMs -- and there are 2 open air markets (Tuesday and Friday for the Popincourt market day) and Thursday and Sunday for the big Richard Lenoir (aka Bastille) market. Take another look at the pictures, read the description of the amenities (reliable WiFi and Internet access a real plus, excellent radio, a kitchen made for cooking) and the reviews. If Paris is in your plans for 2012, this apartment is for you.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Our stay at Le Croisement in late September, 2011
Guest: Connie
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11
Review Submitted: 10/22/11
A friend and I recently rented this apartment for a week's stay in Paris. We found it to be very clean, conveniently located and stocked with all sorts of useful tourist information, including maps, guidebooks, and restaurant recommendations. Joan was very helpful from the time we contacted her, offering suggestions, useful apps and all the information we needed for a pleasant stay. Given that it was unseasonably warm, we were relieved to find that there was a fan in the apartment. The apartment is within easy walking distance of the Bastille and the Marais and there is a metro station just a block away. Don's miss the market on Thursday and Sunday! I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a "home away from home" in Paris.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Paris
Guest: Wendy
(Vermont)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
We found the apartment perfect for our needs. The neighborhood was lovely, the shopkeepers patient and kind as we struggled with French and money, and the apartment was comfortable, clean, and convenient.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Paris
Guest: Wendy
(Vermont)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
We found the apartment perfect for our needs. The neighborhood was lovely, the shopkeepers patient and kind as we struggled with French and money, and the apartment was comfortable, clean, and convenient.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Mavis and Ken
Guest: Ken and Mavis
(Perth, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11
Review Submitted: 07/30/11
The Paris apartment was excellently located, Close to delightful restaurants and the markets. Metro stations were a short stroll away. Joan was extremely helpful with lots of local knowledge and tips. The taxi she ordered for us was waiting on time to take us to the station to catch our train to Milan. The apartment was charmingly decorated with photos of Paris and ideal for the two of us as a base in Paris. We certainly hope to return some day. Best wishes.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car.
The trip of a life time!
Guest: Sally
(Fowlerville, MI/USA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/21/11
My daughter and I stayed at Joan's apartment the end of June 2011. I have put off writing a review because I know we will return one day and I didn't want the apartment to be unavailable for us! It was perfect in every way; the location, the cleanliness and decor surpassed all of our expectations. We were lucky and Joan was there during our visit and she gave us great information about the markets, restaurants and other activities going on in Paris. Joan is such a delight and so very helpful before and during our trip. Staying in her apartment because It made us feel like true Parisians! We will be returning Paris and staying at this lovely home again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Ticks all the Boxes!
Guest: Middle Aged Australians
(Jerrys Plains, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
We recently stayed for 8 nights in this apartment. Having previously stayed in Marais, we were looking for an area that was a little less touristy but with access to this general area of Paris. We enjoyed our stay very much, with three metro stations close by, plenty of small restaurants and supermarkets, walking distance to local market, very secure and quiet. Wi fi was a real bonus and generally the apartment is very thoughtfully equipped. Particularly liked large windows/doors that allowed cross ventilation. We were a party of three and that was fine. The only thing that I would suggest is another sofa/armchair in living room (especially for more than 2 people staying). The owner was more than forthcoming with local information and assistance and on site help was readily available. I would certainly recommend this apartment as a base in the most exciting city in the world!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Our two week stay in the 11th arrondisement
Guest: Lynn
(San Francisco, CA, US)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11
Review Submitted: 05/22/11
My husband and I were very pleased with the apartment. Joan and the apartment managers were extremely helpful with recommendations and making us feel immediately at home when we arrived. The apartment was very clean, comfortable and all the amenities were available. It was very easy to get anything we needed in the neighborhood and we were especially delighted with the wonderful recommendations for nearby restaurants and the twice-weekly open air market where we bought many wonderful cheeses, bread, wine, and everything else to make great meals. Our last evening meal at the Petit Marche in the Maris was especially memorable and we also really appreciated the place mats of the Metro station which helped us learn all the lines in the system! A wonderful place we found that we would recommend for gifts is a small shop on Rue de la Folie Mericourt (parallel to Richard Lenoir near Blvd Voltaire) called Puzzles Michele Wilson. There are many unique and beautiful wooden puzzles that make lovely gifts. We would highly recommend this apartment and arrondisement to others.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Perfect apartment for a fantastic and authentic trip to Paris
Guest: Diana
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
My boyfriend and I stayed in Joan's lovely apartment in the 11th in Feb. 2011. We had a wonderful stay, Joan was helpful throughout the process (and her recommendations are superb). Upon arrival, Phillipe made us feel comfortable with the space right away. The size and facilities cannot be beat and the location makes you feel like you are actually living in Paris (not just a tourist). Apartment has wonderful market right nearby and proximity to the Marais area is a huge plus. Only problem with our stay was that now we can't wait to go back. Highly, highly recommended!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
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