Location: Paris Arrondissement 7, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Paris Leftbank: St. Germain des Pres) View Map
Accommodations: Studio Apartment+ Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Rue de Grenelle is one of my favourite streets in Paris. It runs from the Champs de Mars (Eiffel Tower), through the Rue Cler area (where there is the famous street market), across the Invalides (where Napoleon's tomb is located) to the trendy "Café Esplanade". I used to go there every Sunday morning for brunch and often saw Alain Delon there; he lives very close by. The street continues through the Ministry area where many beautiful sumptuous old townhouses are hidden behind unpretentious looking doors. It finally merges into the St. Germain des Pres area, where my apartment located, and ends at the "Place de Croix Rouge" where Celine's "Taurus" statue stands.
Between my apartment and the Place de Croix Rouge, the rue de Grenelle is full of shoe shops (Christian Louboutin, Serge Rossi, Iris (a well kept secret only for savvy Parisian shoppers), Patrick Cox.) and designer boutiques (Prada, MiuMui, YSL, Moschino.), only to name a few. And now you know why rue de Grenelle is my favourite streetThe apartment is in a "Directoire" style building (19th century): simple, clean with old Paris charm. There is the best cheese shop in the neighbourhood ("Barthelemy") and a beautiful rose only flower shop on either side of the entrance door. A long courtyard separates the apartment building from the street noise, and a large and clean staircase will lead you to the apartment.
I put much thought into the space and design of the apartment when I renovated it in spring 2003 to make sure that every single square foot of the 220square feet is well used. The apartment feels spacious and is comfortable, cheerful,and cosy.
The big window looks out over Parisian roofs and a small garden next door. The double sized bed is a top brand one, and the dining table can be unfolded to suit 4 persons. There is plenty of storage places in the apartment, and the kitchen is equipped with a microwave, coffee maker, tea maker, electric cookers, and many utensils. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower, and we supply the "extra soft" towels. Other modern conveniences includes a cable TV with English channels, a refrigerator with freezer, washer and dryer, telephone with an answering machine, and internet access.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Free and un-limited broadband internet access, Free and un-limited phone calls to the US, Canada, and within France, Phone with answer machine
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Practical Matters, a two-minute walk from the apartment's front door, you will find bus-stops, a taxi stand, and a Metro station (Rue du Bac), There are several banks, a post office, numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as bakeries, a butcher shop, a fish market, and a grocery shop open 24 hours a day, For Shopping, the immediate area is also full of famous designer shops as well as lesser known but equally chic Parisian boutiques, The high-end department store - "Le Bon Marche" is 2 minutes away from the apartment, For Gourmets, Within a five-minute walk of the apartment are two major attractions for food lovers, La Grande Epicerie de Paris ("The ultimate grocery store, the first place we stop when we arrive in town"), and the Organic Market(an open-air street market held every Sunday morning on Boulevard Raspail), "by far the best-known and trendiest of Paris's outdoor markets", (Gourmet March 2001)
Rate Details (In Euros)
€600/week (instead of €770/week) for Jan and Feb.
Owner's other apartments: email for information.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 7
Simply the best location in town: central, intellectuel, beautiful architecture, great neighborhood with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, galeries, bookstores, cinemas, the BEST!
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 7
Managing my own property with hospitality and efficiency.
Property Photos
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