Left Bank Luxury with All the Comforts of Home Paris Arrondissement 5, Paris Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 53919

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Location: Paris Arrondissement 5, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Paris Latin Quarter Métro- Les Gobelins just two doors away:)

Accommodations:  Left Bank Paris Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)

My wife and I have been to Paris many times and long to spend more time there. We also know what the most discriminating American traveler expects from a Paris apartment experience. Our manager will greet you on your arrival he will familiarize you with the appliances, which include clothes washer and dryer, large American-style refrigerator, gas range and stove, microwave, dishwasher, Large TV, with digital satellite hook-up, thus allowing reception of CNN, BBC, CNBC, and, yes, even MTV. Also available are VCR, CD player, and telephones. There is a mobile phone available for your use if desired.

Our representative will be available by cell phone 24/7 should any problem arise while you are in Paris. The apartment 855 square feet is located in a classic Haussmann building of Pierre de Taille, and was constructed in 1882, pre-dating the Eiffel Tower by seven years. The apartment has parquet floors throughout, except the kitchen which is terra-cotta, and the baths, which are ceramic tile, there are two fireplaces, one in the living room and the other in the front bedroom. It has tall ceilings and large floor to ceiling windows.

The apartment is located on Boulevard Saint Marcel. It is at the southern edge of the Fifth Arrondissement. It is a five minute walk to the most animated street market in all of Paris at rue Mouffetard. The sights, sounds, and smells are marvelous. You will be 15 to 20 minutes by foot from the Pantheon and the Luxembourg gardens, the Jardins des Plantes and the Museum of Natural History, and the Montparnasse area, Hemingway's old haunts. After the Pantheon it is another ten to fifteen minute walk to the Seine.

If you prefer public transportation or the weather is not cooperating, the metro stop is Les Gobelins, metro line #7, is just two doors down and takes you to the Marais, the Louvre, and the Opera. There are four major bus stops at the corner, which provide easy and convenient transportation to almost every area of Paris. Bus routes, metro routes, and walking itineraries will be available in the apartment, which will give directions to many of the major sites of Paris.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Weekly Rates .. Begin at $2000/week for two guests.
Rates Are Adjusted for Additional Guests.
Rates Are Pro-Rated for Stays of Greater or Less That One Week.
Minimum Stay is 5 Nights.

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

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• 08/24/09
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  Mike Gutierrez ,
  • We stayed at the La Ciqogne apartment in Montparnasse August 2-12. The accomodations for 4 were nice & comfortable. The usual French small rooms. In a nice quiet neighborhood very close to the Metro. Moos was very helpful & friendly to my wife & kids, who arrived a day before me. Will definitely go there again.
• 05/27/09
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  Nancy , Annapolis, Maryland
  • Bonjour Randall & Diana We are back from Paris and wanted to share our wonderful time with you. It appears that it has been mostly couples or families that have stayed at La Cigale and we would like you to hear from the perspective of two single woman. It was wonderful for each of us to have our own bedrooms and bathrooms. Since the bedrooms are on opposite sides of the apartment, we had privacy. It was so much nicer than sharing a hotel room and cheaper than getting separate hotel rooms. My first trip to Paris was some 25 years ago. On this trip, what I lacked in youthful innocence and wide-eyed wonderment was replaced by a fatter wallet! The apartment is lovely and Moos was quite charming and helpful getting up situated. The apartment is in a lovely safe area, somewhat away from major tourism. We found this to be a plus. It was extremely easy to get around. The taxi stand is right across the street and there is a metro stop right around the corner. Of course walking is a wonderful way to see Paris. After the first couple of days, the employees at the Italian restaurant next door and the café on the corner recognized us and treated us like neighbors. The even seemed to look out for us a bit. We felt quite safe, even in the evening hours. Shopping couldn’t have been better, My first trip to Paris was some 25 years ago. On this trip, what I lacked in youthful innocence and wide-eyed wonderment was replaced by a fatter wallet! Rue Mouffetard was filled with wonderful food and souvenirs. Also, there is a small bag and luggage shop close by that has Longchamp bags at a better cost than the US!! For anyone believing the rumors that Parisians are not friendly……they are some of the most tolerant people I have had the pleasure of meeting. My only suggestion would be to have Moos explain how to turn on the stairway lights at night. It took us several days to figure it out. We were a little disappointed that there was no English speaking television. We didn’t come to Paris to watch tv but we would have like to keep us with news from home. All in all, staying at your apartment was a wonderful and safe way for two women traveling alone to visit Paris. I would highly recommend it. Nancy & Diana
• 05/04/09
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• 02/27/08
  Positive Rating
  , New Jersey
  • We had a fabulous time in Paris! Your apartment was lovely and everything was exactly as communicated. Moos was quite informative and helpful. We walked and Metro'd everywhere. Those Carte Orange passes were especially important and economical when we made mistakes and had to go out and come in on the other side! Ha! Also, the Paris Visite Museum Passes were a great bargain. We went to the Louvre and the Musee d' Orsay twice ("industrial actions" closed everal significant floors on certain days!) My daughter loved the top of the Eiffel Tower - we were up there when the lights came on. The Bateaux Mouches tour down the Seine was perfectly timed. The lights on the bridges came on as we passed underneath. Climbed to the top of Notre Dame, and THEN noticed that my husband and I were the oldest people up there. Whew! Unfortunately, Les Catacombes are closed until March 2008 so my son was a bit disappointed. However, he loved Napoleon's Tomb and the Hotel de Invalide exhibits. Montmartre was my husband's favorite area - adorable, winding, cobblestone streets and we had a lovely snack at Le Cremaillere in Place Tertre. I loved dinner at Georges at the top of the Centre Pompidou. The rue de Mouffetard was delightful - fun to buy dinner and eat at home. Your apartment was very welcoming after a long day of touring! Thank you again for all your assistance and guidance. We can't wait to go back!
• 09/03/07
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  , Canada
  • Hi Randall and Diana, We would like to thank you for letting us rent your wonderful apartment in Paris just recently, August/07. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the apartment, it's convenient location to everything you need and the cozy atmosphere (great job on the decoration of the apartment!). We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Paris and it's largely due because of the location and niceness of the apartment. Moos was absolutely wonderful and explained everything to us as we arrived. We cleaned the apartment very well before we left as Moos said someone else was renting the place on the day he returned from holidays. Anyway, thank you again and if we return to Paris in the future, we for sure would like to rent the apartment again. Sincerely, Monique and Neermal
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Hello Monique et Neermal, Diana and I welcome you home and want to thank you for your addition to our message board. We are very happy to hear from you and know that you enjoyed La Cigale, the neighborhood, and Paris. Merci et à la prochaine fois, Randy et Diana
• 07/07/07
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  , Reno, NV
  • We're a little late in posting this, but I must say we really enjoyed our stay here over New Years. The apartment is clean, well equipped, and well-located. The owners were very easy to work with, and the manager was there to greet us as promised. An excellent choice!
• 05/24/07
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  Sue Higgins , Pacific Grove, California
  • Randy and Diana, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed staying at your apartment. I left there and went to Germany and Sweden, arriving home on Sat eve. Today is my first day back at the office, still a bit jet lagged of course but with wonderful memories. What a wonderful place you've got! The location is excellent and the apartment quickly felt like home. I loved having the flower shop directly across the street, as well as the fromagerie and the boulangerie nearby. Moos was very helpful on the first day as well. I've told so many people about how glad I was to have discovered you. It made my week in Paris truly special and memorable. I look forward to connecting with you again on my next trip!
• 05/21/07
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  Doug & Buffy Paquin ,
  • LaCigale is the "best kept Lodging value secret" in Paris. Neat, spacious, with a great kitchen and in-dining for six persons. We love it and have stayed at LaCigale four times in the last five years. (Our fifth visit will be in October.) Have recommended it to eight other couples. All agree it is top quality in every respect. (We've also stayed in over-priced Paris hotels with bird-bath sinks and closet-sized rooms, so we can honestly and accurately make comparisons.) Call Dr. Randy for our phone and e-mail. We'll be happy to talk your ears off about LaCigale."
• 03/30/07
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  Patricia Kalish , Los Altos, CA
  • In October a couple of years ago 5 of us (not the same 5 as Cheryl :) had the absolutely most pleasant stay at La Cigale. The apartment is perfectly located and beautifully furnished. No detail is overlooked. We were able to walk all over the 5th and across the Seine, as well. The Metro is steps away, as are buses. Restaurants and shops are everywhere. It is wonderful. The owners are magnificent. Feel free to contact me anytime for more info!
• 01/17/07
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  Randy & Diana , Indianapolis/Pareis
  • Bonjour tout le monde! Diana and I want to welcome all of our guests and future guests to our New Guest Book. Our previous guest book disappeared when I changed servers. Please feel free to add your comments and experiences for others to enjoy. Diana and I wish you all a Bon Voyage et une très Bonne Visite. Merci et à très bientôt, Randy & Diana Smith

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