Boulangers • St-Germain-des-Prés 1 Bedroom

5eme ardt, Paris, France
metro: Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10) & Jussieu (Line 7, 10)
size: 40m2 or 431 Sq Ft.
sleeps: up to 3
baths: 1
Air conditioning: No (fans provided)
Walk-Up: Yes

 
This charming Paris vacation rental apartment is located on the Rue des Boulangers, a tiny cobblestoned street within a 5-minute walk from Boulevard St. Germain in the heart of the Latin Quarter. The apartment itself is up four flights of stairs to the 4th and top floor, but when you open the door you will appreciate the atmosphere, view, and, above all, the peace, quiet and privacy that only being on the top floor can bring. The apartment was skillfully renovated by an architect to maximize space while retaining the original features - parquet flooring, ceiling roses, shutters, marble fireplace, etc. And it remains uncluttered, with plenty of space for you to settle in.

Your holiday flat is within an easy stroll of Luxembourg Gardens, the Sorbonne, Jardin des Plantes, the Bastille, Marais and Ile St. Louis, etc. There are 2 metro stations within a 2-minute walk of the front door, one (Cardinal Lemoine) running east/west and the other (Jussieu) running north/south. This makes the apartment wonderfully accessible. The famous street market at Rue Mouffetard is close by, right by where Hemingway and Joyce once lived. Don't miss the scene there on Sunday mornings; it's France at its most charming.

The kitchen, sitting room and bedroom each have their own big beautiful window looking across gardens and treetops to the spires of Notre Dame, whose bells sound like no other. This apartment was furnished to be a home, not a rental, and it is cozy and comfortable with a mixture of antiques and contemporary furniture - all of high quality. The bedroom has a king-size bed (it can be separated to make twin beds), the sitting room has a proper sofa bed, and the bathroom has a tub with wall-mounted shower and a bidet (so useful for soaking those aching feet, with a glass of wine in hand and soothing music playing).

There is cable TV (CNN & BBC) and a high speed wireless internet connection. The telephone is not blocked for international calls, and has an answering machine. The kitchen is small but separate and has a dishwasher, microwave, and a 4 ring gas burner. There is also a washing machine and separate dryer. Linens are provided, of course, and there is an iron, ironing board, and hairdryer.

We want this to be an apartment you look forward to coming home to after a wonderful day exploring Paris, to put your feet up with a cup of tea, the music and books (including lots of guide books so don't bothering carrying any with you!) and above all the airy peace, before setting out again to enjoy more of the sheer pleasure of just being in Paris with a place to call home.