The Marais has become one of the most sought after quartiers of Paris, and needs no introduction! Walk through the narrow medieval streets and each day another little treasure will be revealed – a splendid 17thcentury 'Hotel particulier', an open door onto an unsuspected cobbled courtyard awash with colourful flower pots, a half timbered house dating back to the 13th century, a bench under a lime tree in a tiny public garden. The sunny living room overlooks the Square du Temple, a small public park with flowers, lawns, children’s playground and even a band pavilion. Morning practitioners of Tai Chi give way to office workers enjoying the sun during their lunch hour, while small children enjoy the playground after school. The rue de Bretagne runs alongside the Square, where you will find the colorful Enfants Rouge market, open daily, and speciality shops, restaurants and cafés and a supermarket. A 5-10 minute stroll will take you to the Picasso Museum, the Pompidou Centre, the Musée Carnavalet and that jewel of 17th century architecture, the Place des Vosges. Just a little further and you are on the banks of the Seine, the Ile de la Cité, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Flower Market. The nearby metro will take you to many other sites within minutes. A truly prime Parisian location!
This is a spacious sunny apartment measuring approx. 585 sq. feet in the third floor of an 18th century building (one flight of stairs up to an elevator). It has recently been renovated to a good standard. To the right of the entrance hall is a fully carpeted bedroom overlooking a quiet courtyard, with a queen size bed and an excellent en-suite bathroom containing tub and shower attachment. There is a separate WC off the hall. Next, there is a large and airy carpeted living room with fine beams facing east over the Square du Temple, containing high double-glazed windows, a comfortable double sofabed, dining furniture, and a flat-screen TV. (Note: the Japanese style white blinds do not black out the living room at night.) The separate kitchen has a window onto the dining area, and is well-equipped with a washer, dishwasher, microwave and classic oven with a 3-burner cooker.
Category: 3-Star
Area: 3rd Arrondissement
Minimum Stay: 1 Week
Code: VC-jardin
SURROUNDING AREA
- Arts et metiers and Temple are the nearest metro stops (2 mins.)
- 5-10 minute walk to the Picasso Museum, Pompidou Centre, Musee Carnavalet and Place des Vosges
- Many shops, boutiques and restaurants nearby
BUILDING FEATURES
- 18th century apartment building with elevator
- Apartment is on the third floor (elevator from first floor)
- Fax machine available for about $50 a week
APARTMENT TYPE
- 1-Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment measuring approx. 585 square feet
- Sleeps 4 on a queen sized bed and a double sofabed
APARTMENT FEATURES
- View of the Square du Temple
- Metered telephone
- Color television
- Cable (CNN, BBC World, BBC Prime)
- High speed wi-fi internet
- Dishwasher
- Washer/dryer
- Microwave oven
- Individual electric radiators
- 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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