Charming and Historic Studio in the Heart of Rue Mouffetard

• Wonderful Latin Quarter in Paris

  Wonderful Latin Quarter in Paris

  • Guest Sal
  • Date of stay 11/29/12
  • Review Submitted 12/09/12
  My daughter, granddaughter and I recently stayed in a 4th etage apartment in the Latin Quarter of Paris, within 10 minutes walk (run in my daughter's case) of Notre Dame. Not only was the area full of wonderful, reasonably priced restaurants, but our street also contained wonderful shops for cheese, meat, fish, bakery and chocolate; all the food groups really! The owners of our apartment really went out of their way to make our trip easy and stress-free and it was wonderfully appointed for cooking from the local markets. It really was the trip of a lifetime, and I can't thank Tea and Olivier enough for allowing us to use their apartment. It would be almost impossible not to come back to the same place for a future stay.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+.

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• A Perfect Blend of Old and New

  A Perfect Blend of Old and New

  • Guest Molly and Dave
  • Date of stay 10/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  For us, Studio Descartes was the perfect blend of Old Paris and up-to-date conveniences. The winding staircase has such wonderful character with a mix of old wood, stone, and brick. The building and neighborhood are rich in history, yet inside the studio, we found everything just as described and well-maintained: newly renovated lighting and plumbing,plus cable and internet, and, as Tea says, anything you could possibly need in the kitchen. We loved being able to step outside the building and into the energy of the Latin Quarter with its cafes, bakeries, shops, and students. And we loved coming "home" and thinking about Ernest Hemingway living and writing just across the street during the 1920s, in a building that now houses La Maison Verlaine, a cafe we highly recommend. Tea and Olivier provided a very detailed and thorough Welcome Manual which we really appreciated and used. We followed several of their suggestions and enjoyed them, including the Batobus, Kayser Bakeries,Cafe de la Nouvelle Mairie, and the local market. We were most fortunate to meet both Tea and Olivier and wish we could keep them as neighbors - so helpful and kind! Our Paris trip was everything we had hoped for, and we highly recommend Studio Descartes to you. Bon Voyage!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Studio Descartes for one week

  Studio Descartes for one week

  • Guest Fifi
  • Date of stay 01/29/12
  • Review Submitted 02/07/12
  This tiny apartment is perfect: You have to have strong legs because it's up four flights of small winding stairs, but what a great location!! Best food in Paris is right on your street, pubs and sandwich shope that are open late, a friendly atmosphere from everyone, and decent prices. The owners are very friendly and helpful, and you are in the middle of everything!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Visit to Paris November 2011

  Visit to Paris November 2011

  • Guest rocky
  • Date of stay 11/05/11
  • Review Submitted 01/29/12
  The studio apartment is in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It sits on a charming street filled with restaraunts and shops. The apartment is at the top of a narrow , windy staircase. It is very safe since access is not so easy. Very charming. It would be a difficult access for those with large suitcases or health issues. The studio is small but well equipped. The bed is a pullout type - not bad but not super either. We did not sleep in the "loft" which would be ok for children (not too young because of the ladder access). The apartment is suitable for a couple. Four adults would be a stretch. It is very quiet. Kitchen is fine and meal preparation can be done without fuss. The bathroom is tight, suitable for only one person at a time. The studio served us well. It is close to metro stations and an easy walk (10 minutes) to the metro line which goes to the airport. Notre Dame and area is again a short walk (10 minutes). There is a lovely open air market which operates 3 or 4 mornings during the week which is only 6minutes away (Rue Monge at the subway station park). You are situated close to the Pantheon and midway between 2 large parks (Luxembourg and the Botanical Gardes -Jardine des Plantes). The location worked for us and was ideal for our first extended trip to Paris. Tea was very easy to deal with. There was a person at the apartment when we arrived which was great as I had difficulty to figure out exactly where in the building to go (used my cell phone to call) .

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Ein sehr uriges und charmantes Fleckchen echtes Frankreich!

  Ein sehr uriges und charmantes Fleckchen echtes Frankreich!

  • Guest Nanni
  • Date of stay 08/05/11
  • Review Submitted 01/15/12
  Nach bereits vielen Besuchen in Paris haben wir endlich einen charmanten Ort abseits des Massentourismus gefunden. Studio Descartes ist ein lauschiges Plätzchen und man fühlt sich bereits beim Betreten des Hauses in die Zeit der französischen Revolution zurück versetzt! Dann öffnet man die Eingangstür und betritt das wirklich sehr schöne und außergewöhnlich geschmackvoll und stilecht renovierte Studio! Wer Paris kennt weiß das besonders zu schätzen - denn viele Wohnungen oder Hotels in der französischen Metropole laden alles andere als zum Verweilen ein! Im Quartier findet man unzählige - vor allem von Einheimischen besuchte - Restaurants und Bars, ohne Bustouristen mit Kameras! Will man mehr Trubel und Sightseeing - kein Problem - in 10 bis15 Minuten zu Fuß ist man am Panthéon vorbei am Bvd Saint Michel Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Susanne et Mike

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• This is the place to stay!!!

  This is the place to stay!!!

  • Guest Joel
  • Date of stay 12/11/11
  • Review Submitted 12/26/11
  This apartment was everything we could have wanted for our stay in Paris. The location was amazing and when we return we will definitely look to stay here again. The street is in the best location and was so beautiful leading up to Christmas.It was our first trip to Paris and it was made easy by Tea, Olivier and Nicole who are just so friendly and willing to make your stay as good as it can be. Thank you so much guys!!!! We absolutely loved the apartment and can't wait to be in touch with you again for our next stay.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Birthday trip to Paris

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  Birthday trip to Paris

  • Guest Karyn and Julie
  • Date of stay 10/10/11
  • Review Submitted 12/01/11
  Thank you again for hosting us at your beautiful little apartment. It is exquisite and absolutely in the best street in Paris by our reckoning!!... We love this location and can see why you wanted to be positioned here. We have had the best time and are sad to leave, but the Indian summer has left us and I am probably ready to get back home for the Aussie spring now!! Again we can't thank you enough for helping make our anniversary and birthday that much more special by staying in your cosy home rather than a sterile hotel!

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• Super Bon

  Super Bon

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 10/22/11
  • Review Submitted 11/06/11
  We had a great time at Studio Descartes. Tea and Nicole were very easy to work with. My wife speaks French, but Tea seems to be able to speak all languages so communication was easy and meeting Nicole and getting in and out of the studio could not have been easier. The neighborhood is very lively and we enjoyed The Mouff and the Latin Quarter. The Place Monge market is fantastic and a very short walk. There are great wine, cheese, bread, restaurants, and markets right below the studio on Rue Mouffetard. It is a short walk to the Eric Kayser Boulangerie which is fantastic. We enjoyed morning coffee at Le Petit Cardinal which is at the closest metro station to the studio (Cardinal Lemoine). The metro stops at Place Monge and Cardinal Lemoine are both very close to the studio and the closest RER stop is walkable at the Luxembourg Gardens. We had a great time in Paris and were out most of the day seeing the sights but we really enjoyed coming back to the cozy studio after a long day. Everything in the studio is in working order and the kitchen is fully functional. We used the washing machine for clothes and the shower has good pressure with lots of hot water. The wifi works well, phone is free for international landlines, tv has many channels. Some close recommendations: We loved Dans Les Landes restaurant at the bottom of Mouffetard. Enjoyed Le Bombardier British pub (very close) and across from the Midnight in Paris steps. Les Arènes de Lutèce is a nice place for a picnic lunch as well as Luxembourg Gardens. We would love to stay at Studio Descarts again and we miss Paris already.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Geborgenheit und Altstadt-Charme

  Geborgenheit und Altstadt-Charme

  • Guest Christiane
  • Date of stay 07/04/11
  • Review Submitted 09/28/11
  Auch wir waren überaus begeistert sowohl von dem kleinen Appartment als auch von der Lage. Mit wenigen stilvollen Griffen wurde hier ein Kleinod geschaffen mit geschmackvoller und funktionaler Einrichtung und vielen liebevollen Details, die Gemütlichkeit vermitteln. Es war einfach zu schön, mitten im Herzen des historischen Paris auf die Straße zu fallen mit kleinen Cafés und Spezialitätengeschäften vor der Haustür und einigen der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigekeiten der Stadt nur ein paar Straßen weiter. Wir werden garantiert wiederkommen! Vielen Dank für alles.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• The apartment was perfect, loved the neighbourhood

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  The apartment was perfect, loved the neighbourhood

  • Guest Deborah
  • Date of stay 09/23/11
  • Review Submitted 09/27/11
  Dear Tea, Thank you so very much for sharing Studio Descartes with us. Our trip to Paris was fabulous and the apartment was perfect. We absolutely loved the neighborhood and Nicole was delightful. All the best and we hope to visit again! Deborah

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Jan - March: 780 euro/week; 150 euro/night (min 3 nights)
April - June: 790 euro/week; 150 euro/night (min 3 nights)
July - August: 790 euro/week; 2500 euro/month; $150/night (min 3 nights)
Sept - Dec: 790 euro/week; 150 euro/night (min 3 nights)
For 3 people: add 20%, for 4 people add 25% of the price to total.
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