In the heart of the historic Marais district, narrow medieval streets and ancient houses rub shoulders with splendid 17th and 18th Century grand private mansions. Today many of these mansions have become museums and the Musée Picasso and the Musée Carnavalet – the Museum of the History of Paris – are just a few blocks away. The streets of the Marais are full of wonderful old buildings, secret courtyards and other architectural beauties, which makes it a favorite of both Parisians and tourists.
A short walk to the east takes you to the most beautiful 17th Century square in Paris, the Place des Vosges, and to the west explore the elegant arcades of the Palais Royal as well as the designer boutiques on the Place de la Victoire. The rue des Francs Bourgeois, one block away, is another shopping favorite, with lots of boutiques open on Sundays! The Seine is within 10 minutes walk and just over the river you can explore the Ile St Louis and the Ile de la Cité (Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Sainte Chapelle) as well as the flower and bird market which can also be reached by foot. The Louvre is also within walking distance, and the metro will take you directly to the Champs Elysées in 10 minutes. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés in the area, ranging from simple to sophisticated.
This sophisticated and spacious apartment which measures approx. 450 sq ft. has been recently renovated to an good standard. An elevator and half a flight of stairs leads to this second floor apartment, which contains tall windows on every side combined with pristine white walls and fresh print fabrics, ensuring that it is bright and liminous. There is double glazing and polished parquet floors with rugs throughout the apartment. The entrance hall leads to the sitting/dining room with sofa, armchairs, dining furniture and cable tv (CNN) as well as two big windows with a view over the Vieille du Temple. Also off the hall, japanese style fabric panelled sliding doors open onto the bedroom with double bed, good storage, an en-suite shower room with washing machine and a separate WC. The kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, microwave oven as well as 2 electric burners.
Note: This is a non-smoking apartment, and children are not allowed.
Category: 3-Star
Area: 4th Arrondissement
Minimum Stay: 1 Week
Code: VC-blancs
SURROUNDING AREA
- Hotel de Ville and Saint Paul are the nearest metro stops (both 5 mins.)
- Short walk to the Place des Vosges, the Saine, Ile St. Louis, Ile de la Cite and the Louvre
- Champs Elysees is a 10 minute metro ride
- Many shops, boutiques and restaurants nearby
BUILDING FEATURES
- 18th century apartment building with elevator
- Apartment is on the second floor
- Fax machine available for about $50 a week
APARTMENT TYPE
- 1-Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment measuring approx. 450 square feet
- Sleeps 2 on a double bed
APARTMENT FEATURES
- View of the Vieille du Temple
- Metered telephone
- Color television
- High speed wi-fi internet
- Dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Microwave oven
- Electric radiators throughout
- Initial linen supplied
- Extras: electricity, telephone (unlimited local usage paid to BIG prior to departure)
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFORMATION
- Check in 4-6pm
- Check out 10am
- Guests will be contacted regarding key pick-up
- Security deposits are held in BIG's office until 5 weeks after client departs property,
and are refunded less any damage/telephone charges
GETTING TO THE APARTMENT
- You could get to the apartment by metro or cab. But why not start your trip out right and
be met in customs by our car service, who will whisk you off to your apartment hassle-free? Click here for details.
Please remember: In Paris, '1st floor' would be considered '2nd floor' in the US.
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