Luxembourg Garden Luxury Apartment - Hotel Amenities & More Paris Arrondissement 6, Paris Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 34468

Enormous light filled living room on quiet one-way street.

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Location: Paris Arrondissement 6, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (The Luxembourg Garden and Bv. Montpartparnasse)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)

A DREAM APARTMENT = It's more of a hotel than an apartment,


Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Elegant Apartment
Two Minutes away from the Luxembourg Gardens & Boulevard Montparnasse.

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This apartment is the ideal alternative to staying in a hotel.
Enjoy every convenience, including maid service (45-minutes) six days a week and a personal concierge available to help with your plans. Located just minutes away from the Luxembourg Garden and Boulevard du Montparnasse, you'll be greeted with goodies, flowers and champagne. All this for much less than the price of a small room in 4* hotel.

When you're in Paris on business or pleasure, it's so much nicer to return to an apartment with lots of space and English-speaking housekeepers who are available to do your shopping and laundry. In addition, if you need a baby-sitter or a person to help with a dinner, it can be arranged for an additional fee.

We have resources for airport pickup and delivery, will stock the refrigerator, make restaurant reservations, etc. This apartment isn't the usual impersonal rental and is our primary home and very warm and welcoming.

The apartment was completely renovated by the owner and designed with all amenities for gracious living. The sun-drenched 1400-square-foot two bedroom apartment (plus an additional sleeping area for one) is an ideal and quiet place to relax. It's located on the fourth floor (fifth floor USA) with elevator in an elegant 19th century Beaux Arts building. For your security, the building has a live-in concierge plus a night and weekend digi-code. For additional security, the apartment has an individual alarm system.

Guests don't feel as if they're tripping over one other and consistently comment on the apartment's spacious feeling. Please read the comments section.

Situated on a one-way street, the premises are quiet. The bedrooms overlook a courtyard of trees and gardens.

Enjoy the huge living room, comfortable bedrooms, newly redone bathrooms and gourmet eat-in kitchen.

A few of the many extras: a computer with high speed Internet access, WiFi, a free phone to make unlimited calls to the US and so much more.

We want to share our apartment with people who'll love and cherish our home as much as we do. There's a small balcony for two; we prefer smokers to smoke ONLY here. No toddlers, pets or messy adults please!

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• Amenities
  • Washer: in kitchen
  • Dryer: in kitchen - private
  • Linens Provided: Deluxe designer sheets, towels and table linens. Changed and irons 2x per week.
  • Garage: 2 blocks away on Bv. Montparnasse
  • Elevator: 4th floor French = 5th floor US
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2) : One is a custom-made Murphy bed.
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Both TVs are new flat screen LCD models.
  • DVD
  • VCR (2)
  • Video Library
  • CD Player (2)
  • Music Library: full library of CDs from jazz to classics.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: The utmost gourmet eat-in kitchen -- perfect for entertaining. Full size washer and dryer. Gas cooktop, convection oven.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Blender, cuisinart, toaster, coffee maker, microwave -- everything a cook could need.
  • Refrigerator: American side-by-side with automatic ice maker and water disperser
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: There are many caterers in the immediate area so you never need to cook unless you choose to do so.
• Outdoor Features
  • Balcony
• Communications
  • Telephone: dedicated number with voice mail
  • Free Long Distance: Free phone so you may make and receive calls to and from the US and Canada. A second phone permits out going free calls to 45 countries
  • Cell Phone: Guests are responsible for recharging it.
  • Computer: HP - with Vista. Multipurpose Canon printer, scanner, copier.
  • Broadband Internet: 100 Mega.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Your own dedicated phone line with an answering machine, free unlimited calls in France, two cable TV's (BBC, CNN & additional English language stations) -- one with a multi-standard VCR, a multi-standard DVD player + two CD Players, A deluxe eat-in kitchen, coffe maker, blender, Cuissinart, refrigerator with automatic ice maker, all cooking utensils and appliances provided, designer linens, hair dryers, robes, heated towel racks, two Bathrooms without toilets, toilet room with sink in the European-style, Both bedrooms have firm queen-sized beds, Another area has a superior-quality single bed that allows for privacy at night, Internet Telephone for free calls to the USA, Extensive library of books about Paris and France, Please feel free to borrow them during your Paris stay. Stationary bike and work-out mats.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children: Please query -- there are exceptions - but no toddlers please.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: there is a small balcony if you must...
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Left Bank (6eme) Luxembourg Gardens, Easy Bus, Vavin & Notre Dames des Champs Metros & Port Royal RER Transportation, Taxi Stands within a 5 minute walk of the apartment, Make this a vacation you'll never forget at a fraction of the cost of a hotel suite in a modest hotel or a room in a "palace hotel, ", A vacation isn't a real vacation if you're washing the floors

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€2900 week (1 week minimum), all inclusive including utilities & linens.
Maid Service / 45 minutes per day / six days per week.
Baby-sitting, laundry, shopping, etc. available for 12 Euros per hour.
Christmas and New Year's -- €3200/week - two weeks preferred
Spoil yourselves at a fraction of the price of a hotel.
Eqivalent US dollar funds may be deposited into a US bank account.
Available Year Round - Upon Request.
Additional nights at the pro-rated amount.

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

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• 11/11/08
  Positive Rating
  Mark Eisenbraun , Houston Texas
  • How fortunate I was to notice a little blurb about this apartment in a daily email of discoveries around the world just when I was trying to make a decision about accommodations in Paris for a week in late October. A quiet apartment of decent size in an attractive neighborhood, with telephone and computer service not just available but included. A kitchen of a size that invited just sitting around the kitchen table to relax at the end of a long day filled with activity. Unobtrusive but dependable help in keeping everything tidy and in order. Plenty of reading material to encourage getting the best out of a relatively short stay in the city. This apartment is certainly a treasure for those who desire to immerse themselves in the life of the city and its work-a-day inhabitants, far enough from the most frequented sights to allow one to believe one is not really a tourist but not so far that one can't make efficient use of the time available to enjoy seeing the things one has to that point only read about and imagined.
• 08/26/08
  Positive Rating
  J. Lestrange , Washington and Paris
  • For someone like me who spends his time and earns his living observing life in the streets of great cities, Mme. Fawcett's apartment is ideal. Aside from the obvious amenities (maid service, wssher/dryer, excellent kitchen)and the comforts of a large, well furnished apartment, the place is near the Métro, several handy bus lines, and within walking distance of interesting neighborhoods, first-rate restaurants, Le Luco,and one of the best bakeries in Western Europe. Considering the cost of an equivalent hotel room, this apartment is a terrific buy. At the end of the day, if you are like me, you are more likely to say, "Time to go home," than to say, "Let's go back to the room." What more could you ask?
• 08/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Drs. Carol and Michael Altman , Denver, Colorado, USA
  • In the more than 30 years that I have traveled to France to study, to vacation with family, and to lead tour groups, I have never experienced finer accommodations than those provided by Karen Fawcett. Everything about her apartment at 2, rue Joseph Bara is "haut de gamme", starting with its remarkable proximity to the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris' loveliest arrondissement (6e) and to some safe and convenient public transportation - bus, motorcycle and metro. Karen is as astute as she is gracious. She has anticipated the traveler's every need and has provided every comfort and convenience to make a visit to Paris a personalized insider’s experience. Ours was unforgettable. The amenities include: a spacious, elegantly-decorated, well-laid-out apartment; a royal welcome (champagne, fresh fruit, goodies and breakfast items); super, professionally-outfitted kitchen; state of the art appliances - washer, dryer, computer with internet access; painless, free telephone service in France and transatlantic and… the best shower in Europe (nirvana after a long day’s excursions.) Karen provides a complete and easy reference guide that explains how everything functions in the apartment, gives emergency numbers, suggests good restaurants, etc. Two discreet, yet helpful, housekeepers provide daily tidying up and answers to questions whenever one phones them. This is the ultimate Paris vacation spot. Proof - it is almost impossible to leave it.
• 05/16/08
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  • This apartment is beautiful. Well located next to the Jardin du Luxemburg. The double sejour is lovely, the balcony is a bonus and the large American type kitchen is a rarity in Paris. Lovely building, very quiet and peaceful. It made our visit spectacular!
• 04/11/08
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  Don, Marion, Pat & Laura , Cincinnati, OH/Louisville, KY
  • Our original Paris apartment arrangements fell through two weeks before our flight. We scrambled to find a suitable apt. and found Karen's. We feel extremely fortunate. The living room is sun-drenched, and separate enough from the bedrooms so that early risers can have some solitude while enjoying their morning coffee. The street in front is very quiet, and at the end of the block is an extremely convenient, small grocery with great values on good wine. There is an elevator that proved very useful in ferrying luggage to the apartment. And more than once, at the end of a long day of walking through Paris, did a nice job ferrying passengers as well. Wireless internet access and the free US phone line were definite plusses. The apt. is well appointed, and well cared for. Riza and Jenny were discrete, professional and personable. They did a nice job of tidying up and even did laundry for us. The location is fantastic. In the 6th, two blocks from the bus line, 3-4 from the Metro. On nice days, we walked through Luxembourg Gardens to the bus stop. No shortage of great restaurants, filled with locals, not tourists. We would highly recommend this apartment. Staying here has convinced us to make renting an apt., rather than a hotel room, the preferred option when visiting for a week.
• 04/11/08
  Positive Rating
  Eric Wintrop , New York City
  • I've had the pleasure of staying in this lovely apartment on more than one occasion. It's beautifully designed and outfitted more as a hotel than an apartment that offers only the most essential amenities. The photos do not do the apartment justice. It's filled with sunshine and it's rare if you hear any noise from within or outside of the apartment. The housekeepers appear to always be on-call and are gracious and willing. They've done my laundry and beautifully ironed my shirts. In this day of the weak dollar, staying in an apartment makes enormous sense. Hotel breakfasts alone can break the bank. I got into the habit of inviting people for champagne before dinner before going to one of the area's many excellent restaurants. I work when I'm in Paris so I don't want to have to vacuum and clean — not to mention changing sheets and towels. Karen's housekeepers do it all. The owner is available by phone -- and goes all out to make people's stays memorable. It's not a question of if I will return to this apartment. It's simply when. This apartment is an ideal environment for someone who's on vacation and others who need to work. The US tie-line is a real plus in addition to the new computer and being able to connect via a fast WiFi connect. ...And the location is perfect.
• 01/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Jonathan and Linda Plazonja ,
  • DUCK for THANKSGIVING. We did a totally wonderful thing and broke with tradition this year. We spent Thanksgiving in Paris with our two sons (15 and 11). It was an absolute blast, and a big part of the reason why was Karen's apartment. Karen's apartment is just as wonderful as it's described. Elegant yet cozy. Spacious and quiet. Just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. Plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. Our friends, who were staying in a much noisier part of the 6th were so jealous when they saw Karen's place. It was a joy to come home to after long walks throughout the city. Riza and Jenny were extremely kind and helpful and keep the place tip top. After looking at literally dozens of places online, we settled on Karen's apartment, and it was a wonderful choice. Much homier and roomier than a hotel. It's a great base from which to explore and enjoy this beautiful city. We cannot wait to return. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your home with us. Cheers, Jonathan + Linda
• 01/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Bruce & Lindsey Baudinet , Sydney Australia
  • You have a wonderful Parisian apartment Karen. Elegant,spacious a home away from home in a quiet residential location. Close to 4 raiway stations, velib bike stand, Jardin du Luxembourg,shopping & wonderful restaurants. We loved all your books.You feel you are in Paris when using this apartment.
• 10/15/07
  Positive Rating
  Dawn, Lucille, John and Perla , Princeton, NJ
  • Your apartment was so much better then I expected and the girls Riza and Jenny are the best.Riza was so helpful with showing us the neighborhood where to shop , where to bank,and most important the wine store. My freind Perla made fast freinds with Riza, they exchanged numbers and e-mail, I am sure they will keep in touch. We found some wonderful restaurants in your neighborhood one especially Il Barone, nice Italian restaurant and our waiter was from the same village outside of naples that John is from, the waiter was very homesick and was so happy to be able to speak his dialect with John. He kept bringing us food to try. LOL!!!! I can understand why you love Paris!!! It is such a beautiful mix of old and new. And to my surprise the people are as wonderful as the city it self. I had the opputunity to take a wonderful cooking class in Montmarte with Eric his business is called Cooking with Class. It was so much fun. You have a wonderful apartment in a perfect location!!!!
• 10/14/07
  Positive Rating
  David & Suzanne Dennis , Toronto/Ontario
  • KAREN, THE APARTMENT WAS WONDERFUL! WE LOVE THE LUXEMBOURG LOCATION THE QUIET OF THE APARTMENT,SPECIFICALLY. THE LIVING ROOM WAS PARTICULARLY DELIGHTFUL & LAYOUT WORKED PERFECTLY FOR US. KAREN, IF WE CAN HELP WITH RESPECT TO QUESTIONS YOUR CLIENTS MAY HAVE ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE LET US KNOW.

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