A Bargain Price for a Marais's Jewel. Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 34170

a very comfortable "large" queen size bed

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Location: Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (One block from Place des Vosges)

Accommodations:  Apartment, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

Our March 2004 renovation was updated in July 2005. This "chambre d'hotel" apartment on the Rue des Tournelles is just a three minute walk from the Place des Vosges, one of the most beautiful 17th century squares in all of Europe. We refer to this 230 square feet ground floor studio apartment as "le petit bijou" or the "little jewel".

The apartment was featured on the Parisian TV magazine show "Paris Premiere" in April 2004. The local TV Company engaged a well-known Parisian designer and produced the making of a luxury "pied a terre". From the demolition of the old, to the haute design of the new, it is an encapsulated history of our Parisian dreams realized.

The renovation is a work of art and features a restored limestone wall, stone tile floors, a very accommodating bathroom, pastel striped painted walls, and the very hip "kitchoo" cuisine with stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.

All the furnishings have been selected to accommodate your most comfortable visit to Paris. Everything here is comparable to a luxury hotel except at one/quarter of the cost. The 4 star Pavillon de la Reine Hotel three blocks away charges 400 euros/night for a 150 square foot room and it doesn't come with a kitchen.

The apartment, in a 19th century "Regency" style building, sits along the quiet rue des Tournelles. In the 17th century, the Marais was home to the most aristocratic families of Paris and 400 years later, little has changed in the architectural feel of this old quarter.

The very narrow rue des Francs Bourgeoise is now filled with "hip" boutiques, and "trendy" restaurants and cafes share the buildings of the old Jewish Ghetto along rue des Rosiers, but some of the quieter street like rue des Tournelles look the same as they did over a hundred years ago.

It's a short walk to the Notre Dame or the Louvre, but the Marais is so intoxicating, you could easily spend a lot of your time just enjoying the Place des Vosges, Hotel Sully, Museé Picasso, Museé Carnavelet and carefree walks through the small winding streets.

Services included in the cost are local phone calls, cable TV with CNN, BBC and English movie stations, free and unlimited high speed Internet, linens, towels and the final cleaning. Our bilingual contact will be just a phone call away if you need any help during your stay.

In the apartment will also be our guide to the neighborhood, favorite restaurants, cafes, wine shops, bakeries, and markets.

If you are looking for more room, please click on "See All My Rental Listings" for our 1 bedroom apartment just around the corner.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided: Fine quality Habitat linens
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Security building digicode
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Recession Special until 1 June 2009 - just $785 per week. Book by Feb 1, 2009.
$925/ 6 or 7 nt stay and $825/5nt stay; $100 cleaning fee required.
$2,800 - Month
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD IS FOR 5 NIGHTS

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/04/09
  Positive Rating
  Brad W. , Miami, Florida
  • We highly recommend Le Bijou- superb location, clean, well-equipped and filled with helpful information to help one navigate Paris and The Marais. Like many others have commented, you "feel like a local." Coming back to the apartment after a long, busy, crowded day of sightseeing felt great. Wonderful restaurants in the neighborhood also.
• 05/15/09
  Positive Rating
  Susan and Teri , Massachustts
  • It was such a pleasure to live like a Parisian in the heart of the Marais! The ideal location and comfortable apartment made our trip memorable! Our host Joelle made us feel at home even before we arrived. Merci Joelle et a bientot!!!
• 04/12/09
  Positive Rating
  Chelsae Millard , Kalaheo, HI
  • My husband and I loved the apartment! It is in a fantastic location and Joelle has made sure you feel at home in the cozy apartment. She also provids you with great directions and recommendations for restaurants, things to do, etc. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to all my friends.
• 04/07/09
  Positive Rating
  , San Rafael, CA
  • I loved staying here. This apartment is in a fabulous location. You will feel like a local. Joelle's restaurant recommendations are perfect. The space is clean, the kitchen is efficient, the bed is very comfortable, and the shower is hot and the water pressure is great! I recommend it highly.
• 03/23/09
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  • I am a student living abroad in Paris and chose Joelle's apartment mostly because of its wonderful location, virtually next to Place des Vosges and the very convenient Bastille. I truly was thrilled with the apartment itself and was sad to leave it! It is charming and romantic as well as being in a wonderful building and a safe, exciting area. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Paris!
• 01/21/09
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  Deborah Barnes , Sacramento, California
  • We cannot say enough about this apartment! It exceeded every expectation. The location and size are perfect and the apartment is very well equipped. The neighborhood is charming and the food wonderful. Hopefully we will be back soon.
• 10/21/08
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  Catherine , San Francisco, CA
  • Joelle's little "jewel" is just that. The small studio is set up for efficiency and comfort. We were thrilled to be able to stay in a neighborhood that was less touristy, with lots of art studios and boutiques. And after 2 weeks in Italy we really loved the laundromat a half-block away that was very clean, safe and easy to use. Ate at some fabuous recommended neigborhood restaurants and walked only 20 minutes for the best chocolate in Paris! And of course the day always started with a croissant or pastry at the boulangerie at the corner. The most beautiful square in Europe, the Place de Voges is only a block or two away!
• 07/19/08
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  Jason and Jennifer , Florida
  • The Bijou is a real gem! The building is a beautiful part of Paris, with the historical Place des Vosges and Picasso Museum close by. And yet, Joelle’s studio has all the modern conveniences one could want. We especially appreciated the helpful apartment book. We explored many of the cafes and restaurants Joelle suggested. We enjoyed them all, especially the Spanish restaurant down the street. The apartment is close to the Metro, which also was very convenient. If we visit Paris again, we would definitely consider staying at the Bijou again!
• 10/13/07
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  karen matluck MD , Hallandale Beach, Florida
  • We stayed in joelle's jewel for a week and the apartment was charming and very well stocked. Marais is a wonderful neighborhood and everything was just steps away. We went to some of the restaurants Joelle recommended and thought they were all excellent. Don't miss the market nearby on Saturdays -we went shopping and made a great dinner at the apartment. We look forward to staying at Joelle's again on our next visit.
• 07/26/07
  Positive Rating
  Cathy , South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • We just returned from Europe and spent a week at Joelle's apt. in Paris. The apt. was in such a perfect location..close to the metro, restaurants and stores. The bathroom was a pretty good size and the bed was very comfortable. There was also a laundermat a block away which was handy to have. Can hardly wait to go back someday!

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