Charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter
Very pretty small charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It can be rented for 4 guests (one double bed and one sofa bed sleeping 2), on the 2nd floor of a typical 17th century building along a calm sunny road in the historic, artistic and literary quarter of Paris. Just 5 minutes on foot from Notre Dame and Saint Germain des Prés, close to the Saint Michel metro and many bus routes. An ideal starting point to discover the exceedingly beautiful cultural and tourist hotspots of the capital city. Numerous cafés, restaurants, cinemas, art galleries and shops nearby.
Property manager
Marc Finkine
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
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Property Registration Number 7510604732828
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About the area
Paris
Located in Paris, this apartment is in the city centre. Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Notre-Dame and Eiffel Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bercy Arena, or consider La Machine du Moulin Rouge for a night out.
Paris, Ile-De-France
What's nearby
Notre-Dame - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Rue de Rivoli - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Luxembourg Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Louvre Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Palais Garnier - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Saint-Michel Station - 2 min walk
Châtelet-Les Halles Station - 14 min walk
Orly Airport (ORY) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Fontaine Saint-Michel - 2 min walk
Crêperie des Arts - 2 min walk
Le Saint André - 1 min walk
La Gentilhommière - 2 min walk
Chez le Libanais - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming 45 sq.m apartment in the heart of the Latin Quarter located?
Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame. Luxembourg Gardens and Louvre Museum are also within 15 minutes. Saint-Michel Station is only a 2-minute walk and Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame Station is 3 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Lovely property in great location. Walking distance to Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame, Place des Vosges. Lovely host. Comfortable main bed. Didn't use sofa bed. Was very easy to set up, but daughter preferred to share main bed. Negatives: Noisy neighbours late at night, dishwasher didn't clean well and would generally benefit from a deep clean. Despite these would stay again.
This apartment is in a great location very close to Saint Michel metro station in a quiet side street. The ancient building has many original features which have been sensitively conserved. It's very comfortable for a couple.
Nothing could be more perfect than a stay in this comfortable and cozy Parisian Apartment! Our hostess, Mina, went above and beyond to make our visit a special one. From the moment my husband and I arrived, Mina was there to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible for us. Merci, Merci, Mina! The apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable retreat for two. Within walking distance to the Metro, Notre Dame, bakeries, markets, and restaurants galore! A quick walk to the Metro made visiting Versailles a breeze, just take the C train. If we ever visit Paris again, this would be our choice of accomodations!
Debra B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Barbara R. G.
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Location
Great location. Many problems.
Great location, and beautiful historic neighborhood. Problems included: (1) At arrival, the owner, Mina, told us not to contact her on weekends. We were there 10 days including two weekends. (2) One day the lift stopped abruptly between floors and we were trapped. When we were able to get out of the lift, we emailed Mina about the problem. Her response was, “Try it again.” (3) One night the lights in the apt went out. We contacted Mina. She came to the apt but couldn’t fix the problem. She said her husband could do it, but he was asleep, and she would not wake him up. The next morning the problem was corrected by the man who came to the apt to fix the intercom system. So we were without electricity for one evening and part of the next morning. (4) The toilet seat was loose and uncomfortable to use. (5) Trash can in the kitchen had to be opened manually because the foot lever was broken. (6) When we arrived, we found dirty glasses and coffee cups in the cabinets, and we had to wash them before use. (7) One morning we had to get up early because the radiators had to be assessed. Another morning we had to had to get up early so the keys and intercom system could be replaced.
My husband and I had the most delightful stay in this quintessential Parisian apartment. The location was absolutely amazing - on a quiet street in a central and historical arrondissment. The entrance is through huge old doors - 2nd floor apartment (with elevator if needed) - felt very safe. We especially liked the hardwood floors and light from massive windows. Communication with the owners was attentive and easy - very nice people.We would recommend this apartment highly and would stay there again if we go back to Paris!
As Canadians, this apartment is what we hoped to find as a home base in Paris. The building is on a quiet street, but steps from everything. Inside, the beautiful wood floors and beam, along with the simple but elegant furnishings made it a very comfortable pied-a-terre. As it’s February and quite cold we especially appreciated the warmth when returning after a long day of walking. Equally, the quiet location made for a restful night, in a very comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped. Mina is a thoughtful and communicative host, greeting us on our arrival and making sure we had all we needed to ensure a wonderful week in Paris. We would recommend this property and hope to return next year!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment is charming, well equipped and maintained. It was perfect for the two of us. It’s on the second floor (3rd for US) and there is an elevator. ( We didn’t mind the stairs!) The location is superb as it’s located on a small street tucked in the St. Germaine- St.Michel area near metros & restaurants & anything you’d need. We could walk everywhere & we did! Mina was there to meet us when we arrived and explained what we needed to know about the apartment. It was a lovely place to live for a week in Paris. We’d love to return!!
What a wonderful location! The apartment was just the right size - in fact more than enough room for my husband and I. We spent our days exploring and walked everywhere. Thank you for being so hospitable and helpful!
Easy to communicate with owner. Staying here is the closest you can get to staying at your own home.Everything you need such as Restaurants,transportation etc.is close by.
What can we say? This was a terrific apartment for our 6 nights in Paris! The location was absolutely perfect for 2 art & architecture lovers who also enjoyed walking to so many fabulous museums and sights. The apartment is charming in an old Parisian building — a short distance from the Seine River. It is complete with beautiful wood floors, an old wood ceiling beam and plenty of tall casement windows. The windows facing the street are double-paned for a nice quiet sleep.
The bed was super comfortable with a lovely duvet and bedspread. The bathroom was great. The kitchen is compact with all you need to make a simple meal “at home.” There’s a Nepresso coffee maker which we loved and even a compact dishwasher. Also included is a washing machine.
We loved our stay at Marc & Mina’s VRBO apartment. Mina greeted us as soon as we arrived from the airport allowing us to drop off our suitcases, settle in and get out into Paris. She gave us a tour of the building and explained how the appliances worked. She is so welcoming!
The apartment is upstairs. An elevator was being installed while we were there, but we actually liked walking up the 2 flights of old wood and stone stairs which gracefully curve upwards. The building is quiet and on a quiet street a half block away from all the liveliness of Paris streets, shops, and cafes. And, there’s a grocery store nearby. All this at a very fair price and an easy train ride to and from CDG airport. We would stay here again!
This is a charming apartment in an historic building, perfectly located steps from the metro and surrounded by shops and restaurants. The size and layout are ideal for a couple — we loved this for a week in Paris and would return in a heartbeat.
Marc and Mina's apartment is in the perfect location near the St. Michel Metro and RER stops. We wanted to live like the locals when in Paris, and this gave us the opportunity to do so!
Prior to arrival, Marc's wife, Mina, was very communicative and responded quickly to any questions I had. Mina met us at the apartment and gave us the tour and explained how everything worked. She also gave us neighborhood recommendations for restaurants and grocery stores. Mina also gave us a Paris Olympics Metro map, which was very convenient since some stops were not open during the Olympics due to events nearby.
The apartment is quintessential French! There are 44 steps to get the apartment, but my 68 year old body navigated them well, even after several days of walking 10 miles! We loved the modern and updated bathroom and kitchen, as well as the bedroom closets, which provided plenty of storage for the week. We did laundry once while there, so that washing machine was a great asset!
The apartment is not air-conditioned, which is very typical for most of Paris. We left the windows open at night while sleeping, and with the oscillating fan, we were always comfortable in the apartment, even during the first week of August. Be aware the garbage trucks or street cleaning trucks go down the street very early nearly every morning between 5:30 and 7:00am, so if you are a light sleeper, you may wish to close the windows!
This experience with Mina and Marc through VRBO was perfect!
It was a great location! Close to many things. The apartment had what we needed for our stay. 👍 3 story walk up, we knew that, no AC, we knew that too, but we found a fan, that helped alot, warm in Paris.
What was not good, no Wifi, no help on that. Communicated that , and responce was our devices and never a problem before! We had Android and Apple products tried many times to nothing. Could have newer bath towels, and blankets. Information book could have had more info in it, for new visitors to Paris.
All in all good place to be. 👍Looked like a elevator is being installed!!👏 Would rent again.
Great location. It is walking distance to many tourist attractions and the metro. Very nice boulangerie and cafes right down the street. The apartment itself is clean, comfortable, and cool, and much larger than any hotel you could find for a similar price. Amazing place to center your trip to Paris around!
This was our second stay at Marc and Mina’s apartment, and it was wonderful. We were greeted by Mina for the checkin, and she is just delightful—warm, energetic, informative, responsive, and welcomed us as friends.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor (US), and an elevator is currently in the works. It has multiple windows which provide great air flow, good walk-in shower, well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, and ample closet space. WiFi worked great, and extras such as coffee pods, laundry detergent are very much appreciated.
We had everything we needed to feel at home, and we will be returning. Thank you Mina!
Marc and Mina's apartment is located in an historic building in the heart of the beautiful Sixth Arrondissement. Mina was extremely welcoming when we arrived, showing us around the apartment and how to use all appliances. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the bed extremely comfortable. An elevator was being installed when we were there, which we are sure will be welcomed by many guests. Nonetheless, the stairs are easy.
We had a lovely 9 night stay in Mina’s apartment. It’s located in a fantastic area of the 6 th with easy access to the 5th, 6th and 7th arrondismonts and Sainte Chapelle, Notre Dame, Louvre and Tuileries are all so close. It’s on a quiet street with a great little restaurant only 1/2 a block away. The check in was easy and the apartment was clean and well appointed. The bed was firm, plenty of good lighting and a well equipped kitchen. I would stay here again
Our 11 nights in this apartment were delightful. The apartment is easy to get to as it is near a metro station and train station. Nearby are the wonderful historic sites of Paris, a wealth of restaurants and shops, and plenty of museums to explore. Mina met us at the apartment and gave a very thorough and friendly introduction to the apartment. The apartment is very comfortable, clean, and quiet. Communication was easy before and during our stay. We really enjoyed this apartment. We’d definitely stay here again if it is available.
We had a lovely time in Paris and enjoyed our stay in this perfectly situated Paris apartment with a lot of character. The owner, Mina, personally met us and showed us around the apartment. She is lovely and speaks good English. There is very easy access from CDG to the apartment and from the apartment there is easy access to anywhere you may want to go on foot, by Metro or RER. The neighborhood is lively with many nice restaurants as well as grocery stores. The apartment is up two flights of stairs, however, an elevator is currently being installed which will be nice for us older travelers.😊 Thank you Mina for a lovely Paris vacation.
Very comfortable apartment in the heart of the left bank.
Mina was very welcoming and friendly and was very thorough explaining everything upon arrival.
We loved staying in this apartment!
It is on the second level (without a lift) in a gorgeous historic building in the most amazing location!
The apartment is charming, spacious and light with parquetry floors throughout.
It is well equipped with everything you need!
The location is superb! Close to Place Saint Michel and 2 Metro stations-Saint Michel and Odeon.
There are lots of dining choices close by and supermarkets also….
The apartment is situated in a quiet street surrounded by everything!
The owner/host was terrific, travelling by train from Normandy to greet us and show us through. She also came to say goodbye the night before we left AND ordered a taxi for our early morning departure.
We very much recommend this apartment and would stay here again.
On a quiet street yet this than a block to cafes, restaurants, shopping. Short walk to Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Cluny Museum, Pantheon, etc
Handy to Metro. Host Nina is very helpful and fun.
Plenty of space for 2. Keep in mind on 2nd floor (in US we would say 3rd) with tall ceilings so many steps. We hope to come back and stay here again.
This is a wonderful property, well located with the sights and restaurants of the Latin Quarter at your doorstep. Mina was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. This apartment is a good size with everything you need. It is located on the second floor with no lift ……
Dale F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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Hosted by Marc Finkine
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