2nd flr: Mirrors reflect windows overlooking courtyard. Red window joins kitchen
Location: Paris Arrondissement 5, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Local Markets, Cafes, Art, Clothes, Boutiques,Gourmet Eats) View Map
Accommodations: 17th Century Building, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)
This fun apartment is just one block from Place St Michel, romantic meeting spot, geographic and historic center of Paris. Here you are in walking proximity or very short metro rides to most Paris highlights. Walk to Notre Dame, St Germain de Pres, Les Jardins du Luxembourg, the Ile Saint Louis, the River Seine, the green bookstalls, a miriad of shops, atleast 6 cinemas very close by. The metro 4 and RER B and C and a taxi stand are all at Place Michel.
This spacious (60 square meter/645 square foot) duplex is a serene place to relax after enjoying dinner in one of the numerous restaurants in the lively neighborhood of the Latin Quarter. Portuguese kitchen tile and seventeenth century doors, wooden beams and 19th century ironwork blend to create a unique and memorable place for your stay. Four of the apartment's windows overlook a courtyard.
You enter the apartment into the main bedroom on the second floor of the building. The bathroom and shower are on this floor as well. The apartment is a duplex so you go up a small flight of stairs to reach the 2nd bedroom, dining and living room areas and kitchen. Baby furniture and equipment can be provided upon request.
I am an American artist who has been living in France for 14 years. My apartment is decorated with my work and other artist's works too. I can offer you a "Walk and Draw" tour if you like drawing and if your interested in exploring Paris in a fun way I am also pleased to offer information and tips that will help to make your visit enjoyable. Finally I give specialized tours of Contemporary Art Galleries in Paris, countryside tours in Chantilly and Champagne.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer: Small dryer can only dry about a 1/4 of a load at once, I also supply a clothes line. Great Artsy Laundry Matt very near by for better dryer!
- Linens Provided: Bath robes provided too
- Covered Parking: about 85 euros/week underground Vinci Parking entrance behind Place St Andre des Arts: Rue Hautefeuille
- Off Street Parking: about 85 euros/week underground Vinci Parking entrance behind Place St Andre des Arts: Rue Hautefeuille
- Beds
- King Bed: 2 New Mattresses (either king or 2 singles)
- Queen Bed: Fold out sofa bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : 2 single beds (one folded down under the other) "lit gigogne"
- Child Bed: 2 fold out minichair beds
- Convertible Bed: sleeps 2 comfortably
- Crib: play pen/crib, high chair and other baby items on request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: New Flat Screen TV TNT: CNN and 3 other English language channels as well as 35 French Channels
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library (3) : a bit of jazz and classic music
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: I provide a microwave oven with a grill option.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: In this part of Paris you need never cook a meal. Even if you want to eat in you can find all you need at the local "traiteur" already prepared!
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: This balcony is not private. It overlooks the courtyard from the stairwell and allows you step out if you'd like to have a cigarette!
- Communications
- Telephone: Rental price includes calls within France and to the USA and 39 other countries. Only calls towards French cellphone (06 numbers) are not included .
- Free Long Distance
- Cell Phone: You need to request this and there is an additional charge and a deposit that needs to be left.
- Broadband Internet: YOu must bring your own computor but I can help upi set up.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Cooking Utensils, cotton bed sheets, curling iron, hairdryer, iron, library including guide books, baby booster chair, toys, vacum cleaner, cleaning supplies, lots of towels and comforters.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Except a seeing eye dogs!
- Kid Friendly: Great neighborhood for kids. Walking distance to Luxembourgh gardens, small parks just around the corner and quiet for nap time!
- Smoking Not Allowed: It's quite easy to step out to smoke. There is a balconly just outside the door.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Concert Halls, Jazz Clubs, Cafes, Bars, Street Performances, Parks, Historical Monuments, Opera, Bars,Yoga Classes
Rate Details (In Euros)
Price Update: May 2009
From 1000 Euros per week from 1700 euros per month
prices for up to 4 people 50 euro per additional person per week
dollar prices vary according to current value of dollar
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Where the Saint Germain and the Latin Quarter Meet!
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 5
I bought my flat because I fell in love with it at first sight! It's also perfectly located. It's very near the Sorbonne and other great French Universities as well so I've always thought that later on my children could live there. For the moment though they are too young so I've decided to let you enjoy it in the meantime. I live in Chantilly, about 25 minutes by train from Paris. So if you have any questions once you arrive you can always contact me. You might also consider visiting Chantilly and Senlis and taking one of my creative tours around here.
The Unique Benefits at this 17th Century Building
14 Rue Xavier Privas is truly the center of historic Paris. It's also quiet so you get the fun of Paris but still can sleep at night. You turn into our courtyard and you can really have a place to rest between busy visits to all of the nearby museums and cafés. Another highlight of 14 rue Xavier Privas is the old time feel. Once inside the apartment, surrounded by all those beautiful beams you really feel like you are stepping back in time.
I've already created a very complete google map on my other site at central-paris-apartment.com or paste this into your browser window: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=1162
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 5
My name is Lynn Schwartz and I've been living in Picardie , France for over 15 years now. I'm an artist and an English teacher and I also do Walking and Drawing Tours out here in the countryside. My flat is decorated with my photography, paintings and drawings as well as work by other artist friends. My goal is too make you feel at home while your away.
Property Photos
- 2nd flr: Mirrors reflect windows overlooking courtyard. Red window joins kitchen - 5 Latin Quarter, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France Quiet Holiday Apartment, 5 Minutes Walk to Notre Dame!
- 30 meters up the street : Notre Dame, the Seine, the Bookstalls at your door! - 5 Latin Quarter, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France Quiet Holiday Apartment, 5 Minutes Walk to Notre Dame!
- 2nd flr: View of kitchen from unseen table/4 chairs: Red bar joins living room. - 5 Latin Quarter, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France Quiet Holiday Apartment, 5 Minutes Walk to Notre Dame!
- Nice lighting in a warm and colorful setting. Good for gray Parisian days!
- Recently remodeled showerstall and sink.
- Original Pencil Sketch of near by view. Other original works in apartment.
- The famous green bookstalls on the Seine are 100 meters from your door
- View of Notre Dame from your neighborhood park, 2 minute walk!
- Flat decorated with original artwork by local artists
- Notre Dame Postcard painted near apartment
- View of your Street when coming from the Seine
- The green door to your building, coming back from Luxembourg Gardens
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Chris Wilkes ,
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Lynn, We are so happy and feel lucky that we were able to find your apartment available last minute. Paris was the fourth stop on our Summer European vacation. Thanks in part to your apartment it was the best! Our location here couldn't be better and my family of six were quite comfortable. Thank you so much for the A/C unit; it was nice to have. We got to know our restaurant "greeters" outside and tried the Italian across the street. My favorite is the "Pizza al Pesto". We hope to come back and stay again. Thank you. Garrett, Jenifer, Austin, Andrew, Hunter and Hannah
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Randy Stephens ,
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Dan O , Skillman, NJ
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Karine and Colin , Victoria, BC Canada
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Kevin and Sissy Keillor , Bend, Oregon USA
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Hi Lynn, Thanks heaps for the opportunity to stay in your apartment. To live the Parisian way and have such a great location, close to everything. Yet have the ability to get away to our little home at night was fantastic. We will recommend it to our friends...absolutely loved the pace . Regards Toni, Di , Cai, and Paul
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Lynn, One of the more truly interesting places we have ever stayed. We greatly appreciated how well equipped the apartment was and of course the location was incredible. I came out with a few run-ins with the beams but the resat of the family did fine. This place has lots of character. Had a great time. Thanks Much. David, Beib and Anne Shuller
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, New York, NY
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Dear Lynn, We leave Paris with smiles on our faces and fond memories. Thank you for everything. Jim, Christine, Gabriel and Yasmean