Much of the area dates from the 16th and 17thC, featuring narrow streets, fine architecture, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and cafés. Strict building laws protect its authenticity. This is where Parisians chose to wander on weekends! The centerpiece is, of course, the Place des Vosges, the purest example of 17thC architecture, its arcaded façade set around a central park with trees and benches - great for a picnic lunch! Easy walking distance to the Picasso and Carnavalet Museums, Bastille Opera, Ile St Louis, Notre Dame, Ile de la Cité and much more! Just 5 mins walk on the rue St Antoine to the best specialist food shops (baker, deli, cheese, fish, wine...) in the very best French tradition as well as an excellent supermarket.

On the rue des Tournelles, just a step to the east of the Place des Vosges, this is an impressive 1910 century stone-fronted building leading with two brick built courtyards. Our apartment is on the fifth floor of the second inner-courtyard - protected from street noises! Small elevator takes you to this west-facing apartment overlooking the courtyards and surrounding rooftops.

Approximately 306 sq ft, this attractive well-distributed two-room apartment is perfect for 2 and will sleep up to 4. Carpeted throughout, attractively decorated with some nice antiques in a traditional style and in a superb location, this apartment is excellent value for money!

To the left off the entrance is first a small Shower room with WC. Washing machine. Next to the left is a well-equipped galley style kitchen with good built in cupboards, classic oven, and 2 electric burners. The living room with a cherry wood sofa bed (which converts into 1 or 2 really comfortable single beds with proper mattresses) dining furniture. TV, radio and a selection of English books! Beyond is the Bedroom with double bed and many built-in cupboards - a rarity in Paris! Gas central heating, air-conditioning, hair dryer, wi-fi internet, initial linen supplied and local line telephone.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFORMATION

• Check in 4-6pm
• Check out 10am
• Guests will be contacted regarding key pick-up
• Extras: electricity, gas, telephone (unlimited local usage paid to BIG prior to departure)
• 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.