Location: Paris Arrondissement 4, Paris, Ile-de-France (Paris Area), France, Europe (Le Marais, near Picasso Museum and the National Archives) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-3)
This completely renovated and carefully owner-maintained apartment is located on charming Rue Elzevir in the historic Marais district of Paris, France. This neighborhood provides the perfect Parisian experience from sunny, outdoor brassieres to the latest shopping on Rue Des Francs Bourgeois, lunch in the Place des Vosges to romantic walks along the Seine. Our quiet, light-filled and roomy one bedroom apartment (62 sq. m., 667 sq. ft.) is located on the third floor of a 17th century building. Near metro stations Saint-Paul (line 1), Rambuteau (line 11) and Chemin Vert (line 8).
The American-style kitchen opens into the spacious livingroom which has oak floors and warm light from both the historic Rue du Parc Royal and the quiet cobblestone courtyard. The decor is urban modernist, "Paris meets Wallpaper*". In the bedroom is a queen-sized bed designed by Amsterdam artist Maroeska Metz. The well-equipped kitchen can be used to prepare everything from a petit dejeuner to a gourmet dinner. After spending the day in Paris, you can pamper yourself in the granite and mosaic tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate tub.
For your comfort, this is a non-smoking apartment. Children under 10 only allowed with permission of owners.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Siemens
- Dryer: Siemens
- Linens Provided: For extended stays, changed weekly and included in price.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Selection on DVD movies based in Paris and France
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone: Includes two hours of free calls within France including calls to French cell phones.
- Free Long Distance: Includes four hours per day of free international VOIP calls to the following countries along with the ability for people to call you through a US phone number. Some of the countries included for outgoing calls are: Australia, Canada (incl. mobiles), Germany, United Kingdom, United States (including mobiles). Others are included and the full list will be provided on request.
- Computer: Apple iBook and printer.
- Broadband Internet: via DSL
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): via DSL
- Other Amenities
- This apartment features an architect-designed interior with modern mid-century classics by Eames, Noguchi and Arne Jacobsen, combined with designs by contemporary artists and designers, Outstanding location in the heart of the Marais, near the latest shops, bars and clubs, and yet on a residential street, High ceilings, double exposure with seven windows and all-cotton designer sheets and towels, The fully-equipped kitchen features modern kitchen appliances by Siemens, Customized bathroom with over-sized shower, separate bathtub, hair dryer, and heated towel rack, along with a separate powder room (WC with sink), Phone with two hours per week of free local calls, cable TV with CNN and BBC, LCD TV, iron, Apple iBook, DSL (ethernet and WiFi), ink-jet printer/fax
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Within a five-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find famous Paris cultural sites such as the Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso, Musée Carnavalet, Archives Nationales, Musée Cognaq Jay and the Swedish Cultural Institute, Ten minutes further and you can be enjoying Hotel de Ville, the Pompidou Center, the Bastille Opera, the Seine River, Notre-Dame and Hotel de Sully, On Rue des Francs Bourgeois and other nearby shopping streets you can find stores such as Plein Sud, L'Eclaireur, Barbara Bui, Zadig and Voltaire, Lolita Lempicka, Muji, Ordning and Reda and Christophe Delcourt, along with unique indie stores such as Les Mille Feuilles, Home Autour du Monde, Nickel and more, Visit some of our favorite local restaurants such as Le Rénconfort, Deux Pas du Dos or Gli Angeli, The choice of restaurants is limitless and our personally created guide, found in the apartment, will list our recommended restaurants, Five minute walk from the nearby St, Paul (line 1) metro station.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mar 01-Oct 31 .. $2200/week
Dec 20-Jan 04 .. $2400/week
Nov 01-Feb 28 .. $1800/week
If you reserve before March 31, 2009, you'll obtain 2008 rates
Discounts available for extended stays of 3 weeks or more and repeat clients
Reduced rates for last minute (45 days) reservations. Credit cards via PayPal.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Charming, Roomy and Quiet Apartment in Le Marais, Paris
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Paris Arrondissement 4
Both of us lived in Paris for a number of years. Before we returned to the US, we decided we wanted to buy an apartment so we could come back to Paris, visit our friends and enjoy this beautiful city.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Our apartment is very open, bright and comfortable. Besides being a roomy apartment, we live in a wonderful neighborhood with nice shops, restaurants, brasseries and parks. It is always a pleasure to return to Paris and *our* neighborhood.
One of the major parks of Paris with beautiful trees and fine restaurants.
A small little park that is very quiet and a great place to read a book on sunny days.
A cute little afternoon tea and coffee shop. After a long day of tourism stop by for tea in the winter or a cool drink in the summer.
Owner's Map of Paris Arrondissement 4
Both of us love to travel (though we never have enough time). I work at a software company while my wife has started her own perfume business (www.ineke.com). We try to return to France twice per year if we can. One day, we'll retire and relax!
Property Photos
- Maroeska Metz domed bed. Double windows for quiet sleeping. - Stay in this High Class Paris Apartment - Better Than a Luxury Hotel!
- Fold out couch from the Conran Shop. TV, cable, DVD player, stereo ... - Stay in this High Class Paris Apartment - Better Than a Luxury Hotel!
- Our building on the corner of charming rue Elzevir and rue du Port Royal - Stay in this High Class Paris Apartment - Better Than a Luxury Hotel!
- Open, bright dining room/kitchen
- Desk with Eames LCW chair and Tizio lamp. Apple iBook, WiFi, Phone, etc.
- Over-sized shower with blue labrador granite. Open and airy.
- Custom designed vanity and mirror next to walk-in shower
- Inset tub with Dornbracht Tara faucets and Arne Jacobsen fixtures
- Just around the corner is Achilles park
- Nearby Musée Picasso
- Fritz (non included) at Cafe Beaubourg on one of our trips
- Chez Camille .. corner of rue Elzévir and rue des Francs Bourgeois
- Wine shop just next to apartment building with discounts to clients
- Charming rue Elzevir
- The Seine is a short walk from the apartment
- 1/2 block away is a bike stand for Velib (Paris bike rental system)
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Just a short note to thank you for allowing me to rent your beautiful apartment over the past week or so. I have greatly enjoyed the apartment and its location, and particularly the many little amenities you provided, including the guidebooks, CDs, wireless internet, printer, etc etc. You really have done a wonderful job with the apartment, and have thought of just about everything.
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Back from Paris, and a wonderful time! The apartment is lovely, and your furnishings, appliances, etc. couldn't be any better. We hope that some of our friends will use the apartment when they visit Paris. We are certainly encouraging them to do so. Our thanks for all you did to make the apartment so perfect! The apartment adds so much to the Paris Experience that it’s a shame that everyone going to Paris can’t stay there!
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I would like to thank you and Ineke for the opportunity to stay in your lovely Paris apartment. My daughter Bridie and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Paris. I hope you don't mind if I recommend the apartment to other friends in Australia as it was recommended to us.
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What a great place! So centrally located and within walking distance of everything - our trip could not have been better!!
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Extremely quiet, especially at night. Very good for resting/sleeping. Loved the "Elzevir gray/blue" tiles in bathroom. Very restful colors throughout. Beautiful light through long, lovely windows. A soothing space in a splendid city.
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Ted and Linda , Australia
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We are back home after a glorious week in Paris. Your apartment is wonderful; we often felt we were players on a movie set in Paris, with the windows open to the courtyard and street, warm breezes, sounds of children playing in the park around the corner.
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Bill, we are back from a wonderful stay at the apartment and in Normandy. We just wanted to say thanks for the use of your outstanding Elzevir flat. It is hard to imagine things being better organized or more comfortable, and we thoroughly explored the neighborhood and beyond. We hope to be able to stay at the apartment again some time in the future. Thanks again. Irv and Sue
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Our stay in Paris was beyond compare. The apartment is a gem. Thank you for thinking of everything including the wine and flowers. We'd like to stay for two weeks next year ...
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Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful apartment. We very much appreciate your style and attention to detail. It is very special. We had a fabulous week and enjoyed Paris immensely. Coming home to 16 Rue Elzevir capped off each day. Your books, computer were very helpful (loved the screen-saver photos). Thank you so much. We look forward to our next visit. All the best.