Luxury 6th arr. apart. sleeps 5, steps to Luxembourg Garden in Paris

The Location:

The location is ideal. The 6th arrondissement is where the square
meter (sqm) of real estate is the most expensive in all of Paris and
the reasons for this are plentiful. It is central, trendy and
beautiful, with the aura of Jean Paul Sartre still floating above the
cafés of Saint Germain Des Pres. My favorite walk takes me from my
apartment through the lively streets of Saint Germain des Pres,
across the Seine river to Notre Dame. Across the street from the
apartment, a bus will take you on a scenic ride to the Champs Elysees
for a taste of the right bank. Right out of the building there is a
boulangerie (bakery), a grocery store, a pharmacy, cafes and
restaurants. Rue de Rennes, where you can shop until you drop - for
fashion, shoes, books, anything really - is also nearby.

Around the block, just a few steps away from the apartment is the
glorious, breathtakingly beautiful Garden of Luxembourg. As charming
as it is, Paris is still a busy, cement-intensive city. A break in
the garden will do wonders to replenish your energy. Children love
the section designed for them. There is no better way to start a day
in Paris than to have breakfast under the trees at the “buvette”
there.

The Apartment:

It was just remodeled. It is 65 square meters - you should always
inquire about square footage when looking for a rental in Paris, as
the number of rooms can be quite deceiving. It sleeps 5 persons
without opening a couch. The apartment is very bright, with high
ceilings and wooden beams, plenty of windows (one is even round) and
a terrace, with two chairs on it, weather permitting. It has open
views of a beautiful courtyard and the roofs of Paris, including the
steeple of nearby Saint Sulpice Church (Catherine Deneuve lives on
the famous Saint Sulpice square). It is beautifully decorated with
French style furniture, some of them antiques. It has hardwood
floors throughout, with added carpets in the bedroom and the loft.
It is extremely quiet, with absolutely no noise from the street- a
rarity in Paris. The birds are all that you hear.

It is located on the fourth floor, with no elevator - approximately
70 steps. Your luggage can be handled up and down for you. A nearby
grocery store delivers to you door.

The main floor of the apartment comprises:

1) A living room / dining room area:
The living room includes a comfortable leather sofa, a large
coffee table, two Empire armchairs, a large window armoire, TV
(cable, CNN, BBC, etc), VCR, stereo, a chest of drawers and many
closets under the stairway that leads to the loft and laundry
room/closet area.
The dining room includes a round table which comfortably sits
5 as it is, but can be expanded to accommodate more, 4 chairs, 3
stools and a bench by the entrance.

2) An open kitchen with microwave and conventional ovens, stove,
dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, juicer, a large fridge with a
section for frozen goods, plenty of pots and pans.

3) A bedroom with a comfortable 160 cm bed (bigger than a queen-
size bed), an armoire, two closets, a chest of drawers and an
armchair Voltaire style;

4) A bathroom which includes a shower/bath American style with a
glass divider – yes, you can actually take a full shower standing
up!, a sink with a travertine countertop and a large mirrored, lit
medicine cabinet above it and large towel racks. The bathroom is
accessible from the main living room area, its door is next to the
door leading to the bedroom;

5) A separate toilet which also includes a small sink; its door
is next to the door of the bathroom;

The loft area comprises three sections:

1) The main section opens to the main living room area. It
includes two 80 cm (twin) beds which can be used separately or be
joined to be used by a couple with linen for 160 cm bed (bigger than
a queen size bed) and night stands. The two options are depicted on
the available pictures. There is now a curtain, not shown on the
pictures. Just tell us your preference and we will set up the loft
as you wish before your arrival.

2) A computer ready desk area with a printer and free
DSL as well as an extra 80 cm bed. This section also opens
to the main living room area;

3) A separate closed-in laundry room, closet and storage area.

Amenities:

Local telephone calls are included and you can receive calls free of
charge. DSL is free. Cable TV is included (CNN, BBC, etc). The
building and the area are safe and secure; there is a code to get in
the building from the street; Linen is provided at no extra cost.

Dishwasher, washer/Dryer, Toaster, Microwave, ironing board and iron,
juicer, coffee maker, microwaver an conventional oven , lots of pots
and pans, linen

For an extra fee of 80 euros, a prestige limo service can pick you up
at the airport. The regular fare for a cab is 60 euros. Kad, a very
friendly, English-speaking, limo driver can take you and your luggage
to the apartment, show you around the neighborhood and introduce you
to the apartment, give you the keys and answer any questions during
your stay.

Maid service is also available during your stay upon request at a
rate of 15 euros / hour.

Rates:

For 2 or less: 950 euros/week
155 euros/night
2950 euros/month

For 3 to 5: 1055 euros/week
165 euros/night
3300 euros/month

No monthly rate available June 1 until September 30.

CALENDAR IS NOT CURRENT. Please check with us for availability.