Location: Paris Arrondissement 3, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Apartment, flat
This apt has been renovated in April 2009 and updated in March 2010 by the architect/ owner. It is a spacious one bedroom apt (57m2/ 615 sqft) up two flights of stairs with the living areas off the street and bedroom on a quiet courtyard. The building was built in the 1800's and is situated on rue Commines which was named after Philippe de Commines who was the historian for Louis XI. The neighborhood is very safe and the apt is accessed through the building via a door code and intercom/ key. The apt is equipped with all the amenities to make yourself at home and furnished with a new high quality bed for restful nights and armoire, dining set and dishes handed down from the French grandparents. The high speed wifi internet and unlimited calling to many countries makes it easy to stay in touch while you're away or get away from it all...it's your choice!
There are wonderful open air and covered food markets, florists, cheese mongers, butchers, grocery stores, wine shops...a great slice of Parisian life all just steps away. And don't forget the fabulous bakeries!
Le Marais is a wonderful place to hang out. This is the new hip and trendy place to be! Shop on rue Vieille du Temple and rue des Francs Bourgeois; visit hip galleries on rue Commines and rue Vielle du Temple; take in some culture at the Picasso museum as well as a coffee and some sun in their garden or head down to Place de Vosges for some sunning and people watching. Don't miss out on all the cafés, restaurants and bars too.
You'll enjoy the central location and may never want to leave...though there is life outside of Le Marais. Transportation is just at your footstep with the metro line 8 at Filles du Calvaire around the corner and lines 3, 5 and 9 at Republique and Oberkampf just a few minutes walk further. There are buses too (96, 65, 20...) and try the Velib, Paris's new bike rental program.
We're sure that you will enjoy your stay in Paris and hope that you'll make our home your home away from home.
Also, come check us out on our new FACEBOOK FAN PAGE- Le Beau Marais. See the link below.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer is in the bathroom
- Dryer : Combo washer and dryer is in the bathroom
- Linens Provided : 100% cotton linens and towels provided. Kitchen towels and tablecloths as well.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 160cm X 200cm (5'-3" wide X 6-7" long)
- Convertible Bed : Ligne Roset convertable sofa bed is in the living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Premium cable tv with access to CNN, CNBC, BBC, France 24 and over 180 channels. Many shows available in English and VO.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to make a full dinner or quick snack. Espresso machine is provided for your quick morning or late night espresso fix. First box of coffee capsules provided to get you started!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All Clad pots and pans and fancy formal china for an elegant dinner party.
- Refrigerator : Full size stylish Smeg refrigerator and freezer.
- Dishwasher : Full size Bosch dishwasher.
- Microwave : Full size Bosch oven and Microwave with grill option. Bake a wonderful "poulet rotis" or just heat up take out from the local traiteurs.
- Communications
- Telephone : Cordless telephone with answering machine
- Free Long Distance : Free local and national calls to French land line phones. Free calls (land and cell) to US and Canada. Free international calls to land lines to 53 countries.
- Broadband Internet : High speed internet (speeds up to 30 mega) via cable modem.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Internet accessible via ethernet or secure WIFI. Verified to be MAC and PC compatible.
- Other Amenities
- IPOD player and radio; alarm clock; iron and ironing board, hair dryer; laundry drying rack; toaster; hot water kettle; nespresso espresso machine; stove extractor; secure door access (code and key entry to the building); front door intercom (interphone); bathtub with hand shower; separate toilet room.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets allowed without prior permission from the owner.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Renter must be at least 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Open air food market - Richard Lenoir (Sundays) and Oberkampf (Tuesdays and Fridays), Oldest covered market - Les Enfants Rouges on Rue de Bretagne
Rate Details (In Euros)
***Contact us for monthly and long term rates!!*** MINIMUM RENTAL 4 NIGHTS***
Rates from €150-€200/night .. €990-€1,225/week .. €2,500-€3,920/month
Upcoming events for 2011:
JAN New Years, Fashion week, Sales; FEB Fashion week, Sales, Chinese New year
APRIL Int'l Marathon; MAY End of World War II parade, Paris Jazz Festival
JUNE French OPEN, Chopin & Jazz festival; JULY Bastille day, Sales, Tour de France
AUG Open Cinema, Paris plage; SEPT Fashion week; OCT Fête des Vendange Montmartrea
NOV Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau; DEC Christmas at Galeries Lafayette & Paris Opera
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 3
My husband and I decided to buy in this neighborhood because it was so central with lots of amenities. It's a wonderful part of the Marais that isn't too touristy even though you're steps away from everything. You'll feel and live like a real Parisian.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Grab a coffee or lunch in the many wonderful cafés, take a stroll down rue de Bretagne to find lots of shops; cheese mongers, butchers, fish mongers, florists, traiteurs, grocery stores large and small, open markets, galleries, shopping...You'll love all the conveniences. There's easy access to transportation though you'll probably find yourself walking to everything. The only downside is that you may never want to leave even though there is life outside of the Marais! From the apt, you can walk to the Seine over to Ile St. Louis for an ice cream at Berthillon, listen to the organ at Notre Dame and head to St. Germain for some shopping and sightseeing too. You can also take the metro and visit the Louvre, the Eiffel tower and the Champs Elysees...but you'll come back to enjoy the intimacy of "Le Marais".
The Mus�e Picasso is situated in the heart of historic Marais in the "Hotel Sale" which was built in 1656. Today, there are 203 paintings, 191 sculptures, 85 ceramics, and over 3000 drawings, engravi
The history of Paris from its origins to the present day is housed here. It was the home of Madame de Sevigne from 1677 to 1696.
Originally known as "Place Royale". The buildings surrounding the square are an example of early 17th century architecture. Inside the square, the splendid fountains still have the name of King Louis
The Archives nationales were created at the time of the French Revolution in 1790.
The Square du Temple covers 7,965 square meters and was open to the public in 1857. The square occupies part of the site of where the 16th century palace of the monastery of the Templiers.
The Rue des Rosiers, which means "street of the rosebushes". The Rue des Rosiers lies at the center of the Jewish quarter unofficially called "the Pletzl" (Yiddish for "little place").
The oldest market in Paris which takes it's name from a 16th Century orphanage. There are around 20 vendors who sell everything from vegetables, flowers and wine. They also serve meals here.
An orthodox synagogue. Hector Guimard, the Art Nouveau architect and decorator famous for the archways he made for the Paris metro designed the building.
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 3
I'm American and my husband is French. We have a 3 year old "Parisian" who has thoroughly enjoyed all of the parks in the neighborhood. After 4 years of enjoying our slice of French life, we've now moved to Switzerland due to work. We couldn't see ourselves parting with our home in Paris and wanted to share it with others too...so that is why we're renting it on VRBO. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Property Photos
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- Bright and spacious living room - Paris Arrondissement 3 Apartment Centrally Located
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- Living room looking out toward street - Paris Arrondissement 3 Apartment Centrally Located
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- View from living room toward dining area and open kitchen - Paris Arrondissement 3 Apartment Centrally Located
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- Light filled dining area
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- Fully fitted open kichen with bar
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- View of the bedroom looking toward large closet with full length mirror
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- View of the bedroom looking out onto a quiet courtyard
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- Keeping an eye on the time...
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- Looking from the entry hall to the living area
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- Entry hall (view of door to WC/ toilet)
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- Looking from the hall toward the bathroom and bedroom
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- View of the bathroom with window
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- Floor plan
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- View down the street looking toward the Blvd Filles du Calvaire
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- View down the street looking toward Rue de Turenne and Rue de Bretagne
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- The front door of the building
Traveler Reviews (17)
Le Beau Marais es Tres Bonne!
Guest: Matt
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
My wife and I recently spent a week at Le Beau Marais. This is the fifth time we have rented an apartment for a stay in Paris and this was by far the best property we have stayed in. The apartment is impeccable, and in contrast to our previous experience, everything is "of a piece". The rooms are well appointed - nicely and comfortably furnished with matching pieces, and nice color scheme. The kitchen has everything one needs - including various supplies (honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar) and a comprehensive book or instructions and recommended activities and places to eat. Everything worked without difficulties - including the wi-fi and washer/dryer! The location is superb - at the cross-roads of the Marais and Belleville areas, with markets, restaurants, and shopping galore. Thank you Ellen!
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Gay Paris at your doorstep
Guest: Barney
(Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
We are now back home after our holiday in Europe and we fell in love with both Paris and Ellens wonderful apartment. Let me start by saying the flat is located in a wonderfully authentic part of Paris with lovely bars, restaurants, boulangeries, markets and all esentials close by. There are numerous metro stops at hand (very easy to navigate), which means greater Paris and all its attractions is only ever a short while away. The apartment itself is just beautiful and the perfect place for a couple to base themselves for a holiday. It is as depicted by the photos (actually it is better as you can't feel the comfort of the bed from a photo), and was spotlessly clean and welcoming. Even though we were in Paris with it's wonderful restaurants we also enjoy using some of it's fresh produce to cook up the odd meal. With that in mind I can fully recommend the kitchen, with it's gas hob and its full range of utensiles. The apartments open plan meant that I could conjure up a meal whilst keeping an eye on my wife's wine glass for topping up. There are some wonderful coffee table books to pour over whilst enjoying a cup, and its these small details which made our stay more comfortable and also highlights the difference between a hotel and a real home. Ellen arranged for a contact to meet us and run through the details of the flat ( wash machine details, rubbish disposal etc.). My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ellen for allowing us to use her flat for a short time ( I only wish It could have been longer). I would also take this opportunity to sincerly recommend " Le Beau Marais" as a base to fall in which to fall in love with Paris from.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Delightful apartment in great neighborhood
Guest: TMC
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
This is a charming, very well-furnished and comfortable apartment in the most interesting, enjoyable part of Paris. Great boulangerie, pâtisserie, fromagerie, wine store and grocery store around the corner on Rue de Bretagne. My wife did some very successful clothes shopping in the Marais. There are plenty of great restaurants within a short walk. With the front windows open you get the feel (and noise) of the street; with them closed it's very quiet. The owner has provided a comprehensive instruction manual.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Magnifique!
Guest: Diane Ryason
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Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
The apartment is truly "beau", extremely comfortable and conveniently located. We enjoyed all the space and the appointments, the great kitchen and bath and the abundance of light. This is definitely a five star property and one that we will return to and highly recommend to friends. Ellen has gone out of the way to provide all the info you could possibly want about Paris and the wonderful Marais neighborhood. We really felt like we lived there. Merci beacoup for sharing your place.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Lovely Apartment
Guest: Carmen
(USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
The apartment is lovely - while the photos are good and accurately depict what is there, the atmosphere is much more charming. We loved opening the long windows and looking out into the small, shop-lined street. Very European feel,... The owners were really helpful in facilitating arrangements to get us in to the apartment for our stay as well as getting us from the airport to the apartment. There are many small shops, restaurants and cafes within a close walk. There is a bus stop across from the apartment as well as a subway station one block away. The transportation system (both bus and metro) are really easy to navigate. Next time we come we'd check to see if Paris has anything like a CityPass for transportation, museums, etc. Recommend pre-booking museums and other tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower) to avoid long lines (2.5 hrs). All of Paris is amazing,... we would absolutely stay at this place again and would absolutely recommend this property to others.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
Totally Great in Every Way!
Guest: Vicki
(Los Altos, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11
Review Submitted: 05/18/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great apartment. The location in the northern area of the Marais was close to all forms of transportation, restaurants, and shops yet it was also a quiet retreat. (On hot days with open windows it would be less quiet!) Everything was exactly as pictured, we especially enjoyed the spacious bedroom on the courtyard side of the building and lazy breakfasts in the dining area. Another treat was the nearby Oberkampf outdoor market on Tues and Fri. The owner and rental agent were helpful and available as advertised. The Marais district is full of fun bistros so not much cooking was done...there are lots of guidebooks and handy tips available too, although not always the latest editions. Picasso Museum is currently closed, but the Pompidou and Jewish History Museum were easy to walk to. The two flights up a spiral staircase weren't bad. All in all a wonderful experience!
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Nancy & Ray, Australia
Guest: Nancy & Ray
(Hoddles Creek, Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 03/29/11
Review Submitted: 05/12/11
Loved our time in Paris & this great apartment not only enabled us to live in the heart of the fantastic Marais but also to enjoy the comforts of a top quality home base that was exactly as portrayed. Our contact with the owner, our welcome from the agent & the house notes were all first-rate. We had such fun discovering the wonders of the neighbourhood; we won’t recommend anything as wish to leave that pleasure up to you. A treat for us was the large framed map: we would come home & go over our exploring on the map – loved it – even if some-times amazed at how far we had walked. First week friends used the “couch” & said it was very comfortable – as was the main bed. As we enjoy cooking we found many places to buy delicious ingredients & our only minor hitch was that we sometimes found the cooking equipment a little lacking. Overall a great place & we would highly recommend it.
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
A Great Experience at Le Beau Marais
Guest: French School
(Bend, Oregon, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11
Review Submitted: 03/31/11
Le Beau Marais is a delightful, roomy apartment in the Marais district of Paris. The location is convenient to all kinds of services, restaurants and the Metro. The neighborhood is safe and friendly. The apartment shows exactly like the photos and includes all the listed amenities. It was clean, well- maintained, and quiet. Everything worked. The owner was helpful and available. Any questions were answered immediately by email. For the value, I doubt that there is a better place to stay in Paris.
Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Charming, spacious and in the coolest place !!
Guest: Francesco & karine
(Lausanne)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
We had a great time there ! and I am estremely pleased in writing this review !! we would definitely recommend this apartment for staying of any lenght in Paris !!! advantages.... so many..: - wonderful big apartment full of light and perfectly equipped with beautiful interiors - WIFI was very fast - perfectly linked to Gare de Lyon station (where we arrived ) and to metro. - the coolest area in Paris, you would not need to move too much as everything cool is there in Marais. - fantastic boulangerie round the corner (this made our morning) and a nice Nespresso machine with free coffee in the apart...thanks landllord defects: nothing we can mention, just nothing The landlord/agency were lovely and bilingual English French and all instruction really detailed and straightforward so it was .. really easy We will definitely return there !!!! 5 starts definitely Karine & Francesco
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Charming place to stay
Guest: Henry and Annie (Washington)
(Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/09/10
Fabulous apartment, tastefully decorated, high quality kitchen equipment... the web site photos accurately reflect reality. Property was clean on arrival and everything worked. Payments and refund of the security deposit were easy and hassle free. The bedroom faces a quiet courtyard so we slept really well... we had friends who stayed on the couch and they were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was for a sofa bed. Le Beau Marais is in a fabulous Paris neighbourhood with a nice mix of locals and not too touristy. It is close to many major attractions and just steps away from the nearest Metro. Great shopping and quaint cafes dot every corner. We'd definitely stay again and would recommend it to others.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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