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The Location:
The location is ideal. The Sixth Arrondissement is where the square meter (sqm) of real estate is the most expensive in all of Paris and the reasons for this are plentiful. It is central, trendy, and beautiful, with the aura of Jean Paul Sartre still floating above the cafés of Saint Germain Des Pres. My favorite walk takes me from my apartment through the lively streets of Saint Germain des Pres, across the Seine river to Notre Dame. Across the street from the apartment, a bus will take you on a scenic ride to the Champs Elysees for a taste of the right bank. Right out of the building there is a boulangerie (bakery), a grocery store, a pharmacy, cafes, and restaurants. Rue de Rennes, where you can shop until you drop - for fashion, shoes, books, anything really - is also nearby.
Around the block, just a few steps away from the apartment is the glorious, breathtakingly beautiful Garden of Luxembourg. As charming as it is, Paris is still a busy, cement-intensive city. A break in the garden will do wonders to replenish your energy. Children love the section designed for them. There is no better way to start a day in Paris than to have breakfast under the trees at the "buvette" there.
The Apartment: To view 21 pictures of the apartment (inside and outside), click on the link at the bootom of the page.
It was just remodeled. It is 65 square meters - you should always inquire about square footage when looking for a rental in Paris, as the number of rooms can be quite deceiving. It sleeps five persons without opening a couch. The apartment is very bright, with high ceilings and wooden beams, plenty of windows (one is even round) and a terrace, with two chairs on it, weather permitting. It has open views of a beautiful courtyard and the roofs of Paris, including the steeple of nearby Saint Sulpice Church (Catherine Deneuve lives on the famous Saint Sulpice square). It is beautifully decorated with French style furniture, some of them antiques. It has hardwood floors throughout, with added carpets in the bedroom and the loft. It is extremely quiet, with absolutely no noise from the street- a rarity in Paris. The birds are all that you hear.
It is located on the fourth floor, with no elevator - approximately 70 steps. Your luggage can be handled up and down for you. A nearby grocery store delivers to you door.
The main floor of the apartment comprises:
1 ) A living room / dining room area:
The living room includes a comfortable leather sofa, a large coffee table, two Empire armchairs, a large window armoire, TV (cable, CNN, BBC, etc), VCR, stereo, a chest of drawers and many closets under the stairway that leads to the loft and laundry room/closet area.
The dining room includes a round table which comfortably sits 5 as it is, but can be expanded to accommodate more, 4 chairs, 3 stools and a bench by the entrance.
2) An open kitchen with microwave and conventional ovens, stove, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, juicer, a large refrigerator with a section for frozen goods, plenty of pots and pans.
3) A bedroom with a comfortable 160 cm bed (bigger than a queen-size bed), an armoire, two closets, a chest of drawers and an armchair Voltaire style;
4) A bathroom which includes a shower/bath American style with a glass divider - yes, you can actually take a full shower standing up!, a sink with a travertine countertop and a large mirrored, lit medicine cabinet above it and large towel racks. The bathroom is accessible from the main living room area, its door is next to the door leading to the bedroom;
5) A separate toilet which also includes a small sink; its door is next to the door of the bathroom;
The loft area comprises three sections:
1) The main section opens to the main living room area. It includes two 80 cm (twin) beds which can be used separately or be joined to be used by a couple with linen for 160 cm bed (bigger than a queen size bed) and night stands. The two options are depicted on the available pictures. There is now a curtain, not shown on the pictures. Just tell us your preference and we will set up the loft as you wish before your arrival.
2) A computer ready desk area with a printer and free DSL as well as an extra 80 cm bed. This section also opens to the main living room area;
3) A separate closed-in laundry room, closet and storage area.
Amenities:
Local telephone calls are included and you can receive calls free of charge. DSL is free. Cable TV is included (CNN, BBC, etc). The building and the area are safe and secure; there is a code to get in the building from the street; Linen is provided at no extra cost.
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