Incredible Wooden Beams Apartment in 17th Century Building

This apartment is located on an island of the Seine, ”l’Ile Saint-Louis”, "rue Saint-Louis en l’Ile”, the upmost location in Paris. The stone building is a former 17th century private mansion with two wings built around a paved courtyard. It once belonged to the king’s treasurer. The whole apartment inherits from the 17th century. Not only the high ceiling wooden beams is extraordinary, the ancient wooden floor glorious but also the decoration was carefully chosen by the owner. The apartment feels comfortable and warm. In the bedroom, the bed with canopy has a direct view on the 17th century courtyard. In the living room the lounge area faces the ancient chimney and opens its window on the “Saint Louis en l’Île” church. Location is perfect for shopping, sightseeing, food or entertainment in the center of Paris and particularly in the trendy Ile Saint Louis. It is located 2 mn from Notre Dame Cathedral, in the quiet part of rue Saint Louis en l’Ile. Subways Pont Marie and Sully-Morland are 2 mn walking distance. The 45 m² apartment fits for 2 (or 3 including not full man’s height mezzanine). It is on the 1st floor (French standard) of a stone building (no elevator). Passing the building double door, the visitor discovers a stone paved courtyard decorated with greeneries and a fountain. One feels immediately the quietness and the charm of the centuries old mansion. On entering apartment, one finds left the kitchen and the living room, right the bedroom and the stair to mezzanine, and face the bathroom. • Living room offers a lounge area and a dining area. The ceiling is very high and covered with the wooden beams. The lounge area faces the chimney and is next to the window that faces the church. Dining area has wooden table for 6. • Bedroom feels very comfortable. It is delicately decorated. It offers a double bed with canopy. Its window, giving on the quiet private courtyard, bathes the bedroom in light. • Mezzanine offers a single bed and a desk area facing the living room and its high window. A great place for writing. Note that the ceiling is not at man’s height. • Kitchen is a separate room located right behind living room. Kitchen is equipped and decorated with ceramic tiles. • Bathroom is simply equipped with bath tub with shower, a sink and toilets As a bonus, Phone calls to land lines in France, and to US, Canada and Australia are generally free. It is also true for more than 50 countries. Moreover, calls to cell phones towards specific countries (often US & Canada) may also be free. Ask us for detail as it may vary with time and policies of operators. The apt location is a perfect base to visit Paris : based in the heart of the old Paris, facing the 17th century Saint Louis en l’Ile church on the trendy Ile saint Louis. One can find at walking distance, the Marais where are the best clothes shops of Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral or the famous Jardin des Plantes. Cross the street and stroll along the banks of the Seine, enjoy a drink on one of the many barges. It stays 10 minute by subway to most interesting Paris locations AND is a very charming and restful area to be appreciated after a whole day shopping and walking through museums. Last but not least, the famous ice-cream maker “Berthillon” is one door away from the apartment ! Neighborhood : • The Ile Saint Louis area and the neighbouring Marais area are very lively and full of restaurants, cafés, and trendy shops. One finds also many cultural and ancient sites to visit in the immediate vicinity. A lot of famous French artists live on Ile Saint Louis. Keywords: Design, cozy, 1 bedroom, flat, apartment, Paris, location, best, price, comfortable, perfect, light, calm, unique, charming, value for money, affordable, restaurant, shopping, beams, ceiling, Latin quarter, Jardin des Plantes, Ile Saint Louis, Notre-Dame, Paradis Latin, Saint Germain, Le Marais