Paris St-Germain Upscale Two-Bedroom Rental
Property # 9583

Saint Germain des Prés is widely held to be the most desirable area of Paris. And rightly so, as Saint-Germain really does seems to have it all : the finest Parisian boutiques and restaurants, a buzzing ambiance day or night, fabulous architecture and an profoundly ingrained sense of history and culture that draws Paris' best antique dealers.

The well-healed locals are either furiously stylish, or cultured and/or arty. A promenade down the narrow local side streets reveals a wealth of fine restaurants, serving gourmet French cuisine. Every corner is a café terrace opportunity (with the famous Flore and Deux Magots cafés very close by), while at night you'll also find several stylish bars (such as L'Alcazar and Armani Café).

In Saint-Germain it's shopping galore, with France's couture labels setting the trends for the many smaller and oh-so-charming boutiques. Not forgetting the Bon Marché, the Left Bank department store that is so magical that you'll need that extra suitcase to take your purchases home!

At the rue de Buci local open air market, you will enjoy picking out your favourite fresh fruit, vegetables and cheeses. The nearby metro offers excellent access to the rest of Paris, although you surely won't need it as most of central Paris is within easy walking distance from this most central neighborhood.

Description:

This fully renovated (April 2007) apartment has 2 bedrooms, both w/ very comfortable king bed (or 2 extra-long twins)

1 main bathroom w/ tub/shower, toilet, double-sinks
1 small WC w/ toilet
1 bath with shower, sink, full-sized separate washer and dryer

Kitchen has an open plan, w/ stainless steel appliances (oven, microwave), full-sized refrigerator and dishwasher

All countertops in the kitchen and main bath are white Italian marble.

The apartment has large windows on both sides, so it gets plenty of light.

The windows in the kitchen, living room, and main bedroom face rue des Beaux Arts. The windows in the dining room, main bath, and second bedroom face a beautiful, peaceful, courtyard. The curtains in the living room and kitchen are silk and are very substantial. Since they're heavily lined, when closed they block out much of the sunlight. The curtains for both bedrooms are in a rich chocolate micro-suede and are also heavily-lined.

The living room contains a 42-inch flat-screen LCD, high-speed ADSL cable, WIFI internet connection, VOIP telephone (so free calls to the US!). The living room sofa is comfy and it's also a sleeper sofa that converts into a queen-sized bed. The two living room bergeres are custom made and upholstered in a beautiful silk stripe.

Additional amenities and features:

• Plush, white cotton towels 600-thread count sheets for king and queen sizes 300-thread count sheets for twin sizes down duvets
• Pots and pans are All-Clad stainless steel Nespresso machine -Le Cube style.
• DVD player

Rue des Beaux Art is a relatively quiet street. It contains mainly galleries; in fact there are many galleries in the area. The apartment is just one block away from the Seine, so one can have pleasant walks (and beautiful views) along the river.

The Louvre is just a short walk across the Pont des Arts and within a 10-minute walk is Notre Dame, Musée D'Orsay, the Luxembourg Gardens, Laduree (beautiful tea room), the proximity to rue Buci, and the plethora of wonderful boutiques and antique book dealers the book stores in this area. Also, the people-watching at Café Flore and Deux Magots is hard to beat!

Metro : St Germain des Prés or Mabillon
Within walking distance:

- Orsay Museum
- Invalides (Napoleon's tomb)
- Ile Saint Louis
- Louvre Museum
- Luxembourg Garden
- St Germain des Prés / St Sulpice churches
- Sorbonne
- Panthéon
- Brasserie Lipp, Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots
- Notre Dame

Beautiful two bedroom, two bath (one en-suite), elegantly furnished and architect designed Paris home of two globe-trotting journalists.

European fourth floor with elevator in 18th-Century recently renovated building. Mix of contemporary chic with the charm of old-fashioned Europe. Perfect for couples traveling together, or a family group.

Very bright, spacious open plan living/dining room/kitchen, floor to ceiling doors open onto flowering terraces (and automatic watering!) where you can dine or sip an aperitif.

Kitchen has granite/stainless steel work surfaces, full size gas range, dishwasher, fully equipped. Dining table extends to seat 10. Flat screen TV, leather club chairs, cream sofa--mix of antique and contemporary.

Bedrooms face onto quiet courtyard. Master has leather bed, wall of closets, second TV, slate tiled en-suite shower room. Guest has double bed, marble tiled full bath across hallway, washer/dryer.

Extra sleeping in den (pull-out sofa bed) adjacent to living room. Den has huge desk, doors which open onto balcony.

Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
CD Player
Stereo
Hi-Speed Internet
Cable TV
DVD
Bath Tub
Kids Okay
No Smoking
Cable flat screen TV
Free phone calls to the US

The Opera-Vendome district is is undoubtedly Paris as you usually imagine it. Wide avenues, designed by Baron Haussmann, showcase all the opulence and luxury of the city. A dazzling walk through the bright lights.

Located mid-way between the Opera and the Louvre, steps from the Palais Royale, you are at the very heart of Paris, moments from some of the most wonderful sights, and best shopping! Guests will stay just steps away from the high-end shopping area of rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré, home to some of Paris' most prestigious couturiers and boutiques. The famous Place Vendome is just a few blocks away.