Location: Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (One block from Place des Vosges) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, Studio + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Apartment
The March 2004 full renovation was updated in October 2009. 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". It is also one minute walk away from our beautiful one bedroom apartment rue St Gilles (VRBO 33626)if you want to go to Paris with friends or family but do not want to stay in the same apartment.
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 500 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 phone calls anywhere in France and in the US, cable TV, English movie stations, free and unlimited wireless Internet, linens, towels. 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- 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
- Shopping
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$925/7nt, $895/6nt and $825/5nt stay; $100 cleaning fee required.
$2,500 - Month. 1800 euros-Month
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD IS FOR 4 NIGHTS
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Romance in the Marais
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 4
It is simply the most hip area of Paris, yet full of history, good restaurants and attractive shops. It's centrally located, walking distance to many of Paris' greatest museums and landmarks, and easily accessible by metro. Simply the best area in town.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Designed for American tourists by a French native who has lived in the States for 27 years. I had you in mind. The apartment is very quiet, very comfortable, clean and beautiful. The tub has a regular shower in it (something that you don't always get in Paris). The bed is so comfortable that I bought one for my own place in San Francisco. I've had several renters tell me that it is the best bed they have ever slept in. Moon, my Paris contact is the best!
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 4
I was born in France, Lyon and I have lived in San Francisco now for 30 years. I live with my boyfriend in the Castro area of the City. I have an 19 year old son who just graduated form the French Culinary Institute in New York. I am very lucky to have two places in Paris, this wonderful studio and a beautiful one bedroom (VRBO 33626).It has been a pleasure hosting so many nice guests through out the last few years. I am looking forward to have you too! :)
Property Photos
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- The romantic very private nest - Paris, Ile-de-France, France Newly Renovated Apartment - Better than a Hotel!!!!
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- a very comfortable "large" queen size bed - Paris, Ile-de-France, France Newly Renovated Apartment - Better than a Hotel!!!!
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- Very romantic! - Paris, Ile-de-France, France Newly Renovated Apartment - Better than a Hotel!!!!
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- Broader view
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- The armoire has two closets, three drawers, cable TV, stereo system and internet
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- The armoire has two closets, three drawers, cable TV, stereo system and internet
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- Cote cuisine
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- Kitchen has refrigerator, sink, stove, microwave and dishwasher.."incréable"
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- Compact and functional
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- refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove top and coffee maker
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- a great place to eat or to plug your computer into the free high speed internet
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- lots of really good water pressure, no wimpy showers here
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- A luxury hotel room with kitchen at less than a third of the price
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- The building dates back to 1864
Traveler Reviews (26)
Magnifique!
Guest: Michael
(Long Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 01/26/12
I couldn't imagine a more pleasant place to stay in Paris. I spent five days in Joelle's apartment from December 16 - 21. The week before Christmas is a magical time in Paris. I would describe Paris at Christmas as the City of Lights on steroids.The weather was cold and rainy, but the apartment was so cozy and warm. The hustle and bustle of Parisians shopping and preparing for Christmas was less than 5 minutes away, but the apartment felt like my quiet sanctuary. The Marais is my favorite section of Paris and to come home to the apartment at night added so much to my trip. It is an easy and pleasant walk to Notre Dame and the Seine. There are so many great things to do and places to eat within a few minutes of the apartment. I recommend the outdoor market at the Bastille. The apartment had everything I needed. Arriving and finding a bottle of wine on the table was such a welcoming touch. I immediately felt at home. Joelle is such a pleasure to work with. She obviously takes great pride in the apartment and does everything she can to provide a home away from home. The information book on restaurants was great. I especially appreciated her advice and her descriptions and recommendations were perfect. I went directly from Paris to London and also rented an apartment. There was no comparison to Le Petite Bijou as far as warmth, comfort and feeling welcomed. In fact, I was quite sad when I left Paris. When I arrived in London, I spent a night wondering if I made a mistake by not spending more time in Paris. I can't wait to return to Paris and Le Petit Bijou. Thanks Joelle.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Cozy sanctuary
Guest: Brendan&Kris
(San Francisco Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/21/12
We stayed at Joelle's apartment for 10 days over the 2011 Christmas/New Year period and it was a delightful experience. The apartment has everything you could wish for in an efficient and pleasant space. The bed is comfortable and the noise level is low. The building is secure and the location is outstanding - a short walk to la bastille and the metro station there. the metro is easy, safe, efficient and wonderful - think london's underground but better. Bastille is on the main line to downtown and nearly all the other lines cross it making it very easy to get around. The apartment is also 10 mins walk to Notre Dame (went to first mass of the year - amazing!) and to Il-St.Louis - well worth the time. You know your reasons for going to Paris and staying in Le Marais at Joelle's apartment would be a perfect compliment to your trip.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Deux thumbs up
Guest: Happy Traveler
(Napa, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
This is the way to stay in Paris! As a single woman (in Paris for two weeks) this place was perfect. Plenty of closet space to unpack, efficient kitchenette with coffee pot,stove and microwave, great bathroom with heated towel rack and shower with terrific water pressure, very comfortable queen size bed and tall windows (with bars) opening to the street. Great security and location. The closeness to the metro station was a big plus. There are MANY wonderful restaurants in easy walking distance and the boulangerie/bakery that bake twice a day are only a block or two away. (YUM) I felt safe, comfortable, well located and tres french!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
A Little Gem
Guest: Sharon
(Richmond, California)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/02/11
This very compact apartment made our stay in Paris this past September perfect. Clean, comfortable, nicely decorated, great bathroom layout and comfortable bed all added to the appeal. Located on the first floor made for easy access with our luggage. Painted and limestone walls added warmth. Kitchen and dining area is small but adequate. Location was excellent. Convenient Maris area. Wonderful Bistro and laundry facilities within one block. Only issue was because of heat spell we had to sleep with windows open and experienced some noise on Saturday night. Would not notice if windows were closed and very quiet other nights. Owner Joelle was very easy for work with.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Perfect place to discover Paris
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/10/11
My husband and I (mid-60's) spent 10 wonderful days at Le Petit Bijou - a perfect location for discovering the treasures of Paris. The apartment seemed small at first, but the storage was more than adequate - 2 night stands with drawers, and a large roomy armoire, allowed us to unpack our suitcases, move in and feel at home. It was a relief to return to the quiet neighborhood in Le Marais after hours of walking throughout the city, walk a short distance from the Metro around the corner, and be home. The apartment is stocked with a great variety of books on Paris, many of which helped us discover places our own guide book didn't mention. It was nice not having to walk up steps - the apartment is on the ground floor but still very quiet.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Gretchen ... Atlanta
Guest: Gretchen
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
I stayed at the studio for a week with my teenage daughter. We had a fabulous time. The neighborhood seemed very safe and one time my daughter walked back to the apartment by herself. I ran every morning and had no problems. It is around the corner from the metro which turned out to be very easy to navigate. The bakery on the corner was delicious and we got breakfast there almost every day. The neighborhood is lively at night and very quiet in the morning. The restaurants in Paris are all expensive and slow so be prepared to sit and enjoy a long evening. We found an italian place near by that was delicious, less expensive and had quicker service if you are not up for a long drawn out night. Turn right out the door ...turn right at the corner with the bakery and go straight up the block across from the Chermin Vert metro station . Enjoy...
Owner response:Thank you so much Gretchen for referring your friend to my listing! It was nice to have you! Joelle
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
Perfect Anniversary Celebration at Le Bijou
Guest: Barb
(New Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/08/11
My husband and I just returned from 7 amazing nights in Paris. We stayed at Le Bijou in the Marais district and were thrilled with our choice of apartments. Joelle, the owner, worked with me all winter, making suggestions and sharing valuable information that made our planning so much easier. We had the special treat of meeting Joelle at her studio as she was in Paris that week taking care of her other rental. She's as nice in person as she has been via email. A pleasure to meet her. The location is perfect, close to the Metro and a number of Paris' wonderful sites, but the best of all was the restaurants. We ate in the neighborhood most nights as one place was better than the next. Renting the studio made it feel like we actually lived there and it was easy to take the Metro to the other disctricts to catch as many sites as we could. We did start with the open air bus tour the first day to get the lay of the land and I highly recommend doing that in any new city. Coming back at the end of a long day to the cozy, but comfortable apartment was a pleasure. It is very clean and as previously mentioned, smells good and has a very comfortable bed. Since we were celebrating our 40th anniversary, Joelle and Moon surprised us with a bottle of wine and choclate along with a welcome card when we arrived. A perfect start to a perfect week!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
What a JEM!
Guest: tleo
(Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
We LOVED our stay in this apartment and cannot wait to stay again! The location was exactly what we were hoping for; great bulangeries, bistros, grocery stores, shopping, very near the metro, away from most 'touristy' things, and we felt safe. This property is perfect for two! The water pressure is wonderful and the bed is so comfy! The kitchen comes stocked with anything you could possible need (wine opener, utensils, plates, and even basics such as salt/pepper/vinegar). This owner is simply a delight to work with; she is wonderful! Also, on our way out, we got to meet the Paris contact; SO WONDERFUL! You'll love this property!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Our Anniversary in Paris
Guest: saz
(Mill Valley, Ca, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
My husband and I stayed at this lovely little apartment for our first time visit to Paris, which also happened to be our 23rd wedding anniversary. The apartment itself was charming, warm, and had everything a person would need to have a home away from home. Every morning we would go to the bakery on the corner, get our croissants, then up to the next corner to get our espresso and hot chocolate and sit and enjoy while we mapped out our day. Just outside of the bar/coffee shop was the Chemin Vert metro station, and the one we called "ours". Getting around the city was a breeze, and at the end of a long and exhausting day of walking and climbing, it was wonderful to have a metro station so incredibly close to our apartment. We also found a favorite restaurant, La Vache Acrobate on Rue Amelot, went there several times, great food, and they treated us like family. That is what was so incredible about this apartment and this neighborhood, you felt like you belonged. This was a magical holiday, one I will always treasure. Merci beaucoup, Joelle, I'm so grateful that I got to experience this amazing little corner of Paris.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Beautiful Memories March 2011
Guest: We LOVE Paris!
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 03/27/11
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
Le petit bijou is a wonderful place to stay in Paris. The location is perfect! Amazing restaurants very close in proximity. The Chemin Vert metro station is a 2 min walk around the corner. Place des Vosges is a 5 minutes walk. Major shopping district also very close. After staying here for 7 nights it was hard to leave. Thanks for the beautiful memories, Joelle. We look forward to returning soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
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