France (1071) Paris (233) Marais (51)

Paris: Right Bank/Marais - 5 minutes walk from Notre Dame

Bretonne Apartment

sleeps up to: 6

The owners have taken this apartment of the Haussmann period, located in the heart of the Marais, and transformed it into an elegant, well-appointed and comfortable space for up to 6 people. During the renovation, no detail was overlooked, not only are the kitchen and bathroom brand new, but also all systems have been updated - electrical, plumbing and heating. The new furniture and décor have been selected by the owner who is also a designer. If you love to feel at home while traveling, this place will feel like your own Paris apartment. The apartment faces a large peaceful courtyard, assuring a restorative night's sleep. Speaking of sleep, the beds and linens are new as well. The sheets are 460-thread count, Egyptian cotton, coupled with custom embroidered linens. Within 52 m2 (approximately 600 sq feet), the apartment features 2 full bedrooms: the master with a queensize bed and the second with two twin beds, which can be put together if you desire. Additionally, there is a full size sofa-sleeper in the living room that sleeps two. For your convenience the half-bath has separate entrance (a WC with sink + mirror). The bathroom has a towel warmer and all small electronic needs have been provided – hairdryer, curling iron and straightening iron. The walk-in shower boasts a refreshing pan showerhead for your comfort. The owners use this chic apartment when they visit Paris, so they want to ensure it's fully equipped with everything you need. The apartment boasts two flat panel TV’s; one in the living room and one in master bedroom with cable featuring CNN, BBC and Sky News. If you love music – be sure to bring your IPOD, there is a docking station with surround sound for your tunes. For your communication needs there is both an apartment phone with free local incoming and outgoing calls, as well as a rechargeable cellular phone to use while you are enjoying the city of Paris. The apartment also give the guest Internet access with WIFI for your computer. The kitchen is an open or “American-style”, facing out to the living room, for ease of access and a spacious feeling where everyone can gather in the combined rooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with updated appliances as well as a dishwasher. The barware, dishes and serving ware insure that if you want to shop the wonderful markets you can prepare your gourmet meal here. The apartment is safe and secure, with digi-code access and in a safe neighborhood. The street it's located in is lined with wonderful shops and one of the best gelato ice cream vendors, not to be missed! If you like to shop, discover art, or eat like royalty you will love the Marais. The apartment is in the middle of many key attractions. The Pompidou Center, Hotel de Ville and Place de Vosges flank the apartment with Notre Dame cathedral just a 5-minute stroll (we timed ourselves)! There are wonderful galleries, design shops, clothing and restaurants just steps from this apartment, always lively and happening. The nearest metro stop is just a few minutes away, on line 1 at Hotel de Ville. This is the central line that will take you quickly to most major attractions in Paris. Besides discovering the fabulous Marais district, with all it specialty shops and great cafes, you are just a few minutes stroll to the Louvre and the Picasso Museum. Along the Seine remember to visit the “ bookenists” that open their metal ‘armoires’ to reveal the treasures of old and antique books, magazines, post cards and some odd knick-knacks! Apartment Amenities: * NON –smoking apartment! * New heating system * 52m2 (560 ft2), 2 separate bedrooms * Fully renovated, designer décor, new kitchen, new bathroom, new WC, all furniture and accessories are brand new! * New paint and silk drapes * Newly finished hardwood floors throughout apartment, new kitchen cabinets with boasting Carrera marble countertops; flooring and sink surround in bathroom are marble as well. * “Never-out” hot-water with an ecological "on-demand" system * Free local telephone usage plus rechargeable cell phone use! * Fully equipped kitchen, specialty cookery/appliances: Stove/Oven (electric) Micro-Wave Dishwasher Coffee maker Clothes Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator/freezer, All dishes, cutlery, pans, baking and serving dishes and barware Toaster * Large windows in every room * 2nd floor, wide staircase entrance * Double front Salon entry doors * FREE INTERNATIONAL calls to North America * 3 beautiful marble chimneys, one in the living and each bedroom * High speed Internet access, WiFi * Plasma/LCD TV’s with cable (With English channels), living room and master bedroom * Entertainment unit with DVD/CD/VHS/FM-AM/Ipod docking station * Assortment of DVD's * Several guide-books * Bathroom (WC is separate) which includes: Hair dryer, flattening iron and curling iron Large shower, Towel warmer “Never-out” hot-water with an ecological "on-demand" system * Bath-towels, custom linens, 500 thread count sheets, iron/board * Extra Cleaning service available for additional fee (the apartment is clean on arrival) * Digi-code security entry to building * Ample storage * Designer lighting in all rooms

Sleeps up to   6 Bedrooms   2 Baths   1 Internet connection   DSL