Studio Apartment in Le Marais

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Large romantic studio. This beautiful completely renovated garden apartment is located off the historic courtyard of a classic Parisian building in the Marais, among the oldest in Paris. The age of it will be obvious when you first see the exposed posts and beams on the wall of the courtyard itself, recalling the way Paris looked in the 17th century.

The apartment has the feel of a country cottage in the heart of Paris, with its short pitch of slate roof and its double French doors and French windows opening onto the garden. All in all, its location makes it a one-of-a-kind, romantic oasis of calm in the Marais.

Renovated by a designer with international travelers in mind, the result is a successful amalgam of old world charm and modern style. The apartment consists of one big room that serves as bedroom and living area, a separate and fully equipped kitchen, and a full deluxe bath. It feels very open and not cramped. There are beautiful exposed stone walls, original thick oak beams grace the ceiling, floors of wide oak boards and antique stone tile, and a welcoming antique kilim rug. Throughout there are clean lines and harmonious touches of color, giving a very aesthetically pleasing, peaceful ambience.

Hand carving graces the antique bed frame, while the bed itself is brand new and of the highest quality. For bedding, there are two down comforters, 100% cotton blankets, 100% cotton sheets, and four French pillows. The exceptional quiet of this apartment will further enhance sleep. The sofa is large and very comfortable, and hides a comfortable full-sized bed should it be needed. An antique table sits by the window for meals, and a wooden table serves as a small desk.

The kitchen has lots of charm and modern appliances: a full-size oven, four burner stovetop, built-in refrigerator with freezer, microwave, toaster, hand mixer, and coffee maker. It is also well-equipped with all utensils for cooking and eating. The bath is beautifully done with deluxe modern fixtures, a large bathtub, a deluxe shower (it’s superb!), and both a washing machine and dryer tucked away in a closet. A hidden extra is a double-size hot water heater, so you should not run out. There is also a hair dryer, curling iron, clothes iron and ironing board, and vacuum cleaner. All linens, towels, and soap are supplied.

The apartment is very secure: The neighborhood is very safe. To get in the building requires both a code to get in the main door and then a key to get through an iron security gate. The door of the apartment itself has a high security lock. The windows have security blinds that close tightly over them if you want to leave for any length of time, and the windows themselves also have locks. In short, there are more security features than you need! Especially for this lovely, quiet neighborhood.

What we offer our guests: We will answer whatever questions you have before you arrive, and will provide detailed instructions for getting to the apartment whether you are arriving by plane, train, or auto. We will give you a brief introduction to your neighborhood so you know where important things are (like the best bakery!), and can also give recommendations for the best little hard-to-find restaurants, and help make reservations if you would like. If you have any problems in Paris, we’ll try to help. Our goal is to help you live in the neighborhood like a local French person, an experience you would never have in a hotel. Also, we go out of our way to make early check-ins and later check-outs possible. We always manage to make it work out well for our visitors, minimizing hassle. We also routinely organize taxis for the day of departure -- they come right to the door to pick you up.

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Highspeed ADSL Internet, with both WiFi and ethernet cable access. Digital telephone service -- including FREE CALLS to France and many countries. There is a cordless phone and an answering machine. Digital television -- some 40 channels, including CNN and BBC in English. The kitchen is very well equipped. The bathroom is luxurious, with a full long bathtub and a deluxe shower. The bed is of the highest quality and gets rave reviews. The sofa-bed is also full sized and quite comfortable. The linens are all natural fiber: down comforters, 100% cotton sheets and blankets. There are both a washer and a dryer in the apartment, and laundry detergent is supplied. There is a quality clothes iron, ironing board, and a small closet to hang clothes. For those concerned with mobility: there are only 3 steps up and 3 down from street to the door. Although not officially wheelchair accessible, visitors in small chairs have managed OK.

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Apt located on the renowned Rue Charlot, just south of Rue Bretagne, in the center of Paris. Easy access to all the major sites.

Tucked away on the corner is a secret place only locals know about - the wonderful little open air Marche des Enfants Rouge, on the site of the oldest market in Paris.

Rue Bretagne has its own offering of excellent shops -- butchers, bakers, traiteurs, wine, fruits and vegetables, and right on the corner one of the best fromagers (cheese shops) in the city. There is also a large supermarket conveniently nearby.

The narrow streets of the neighborhood are full of antique shops, designers, and art galleries, many great restaurants and cafes with terraces, and charming Parisian parks. The Picasso Museum is literally just around the corner, as is all the rest that the Marais has to offer, from the magnificent Hotels Particuliers (17th century city mansions), many housing museums, to the famous Place des Vosges.

• Nearest Airport : Charles de Gaulle, Paris at 25 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon at 1.5 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Paris at 0 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: Getting to the apartment is straightforward. I send detailed information on how to do so to all my visitors.

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Price Table				Season Rate
Mar 01 Nov 30 930 euros ALL INCL Dec 01 Dec 19 780 euros ALL INCL Dec 20 Jan 4 1010 euros ALL INCL Jan 5 Feb 28 780 euros ALL INCL				Low Season Price:	€780 per Week
				High Season Price:	€930 per Week

A 50% deposit is required to reserve the apartment, with the remaining 50% due 30 days before arrival. We accept payment via credit/debit cards via PayPal.com. Inter-bank transfers are also possible. (Note that such transfers from outside the EU tend to cost more and take longer than PayPal.) A security (damage) deposit is required, but it is handled as an electronic transaction that is not completed -- and then simply cancelled after you leave.

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