Charming, cozy apartment in St.Germain des Pres (#1126)

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Description of the Paris vacation apartment rental

The Rue de Grenelle is widely regarded as one of Paris's best addresses. Running from the Champs de Mars (Eiffiel Tower), it passes through the Invalid (Napoleon's Tomb), the Ministries area, and come to the heart of St. Germain des Pres. Within easy walking distance are the Musee d'Orsay, the Louvre, the Musee Rodin, the Jardin des Tuileries, and the Hotel Matignon (official residence of the French Prime Minister).

Our apartment building is just at the corner of the rue de Grenelle and the Boulevard Raspail. It's 1 minute from the subway station (Rue du Bac), and 3 minutes from the "Le Bon March" (Paris's equivalent of Saks Fifth Avenue).

The apartment is in a "Directoire" style building, approached by entering through a long courtyard, decorated with green plants. There is no elevator, but the wooden stairwell has been well maintained, and spacious to climb up to the third and the last floor easily.

The apartment is 220 square feet, charming and cosy. It has been completely renovated in the spring of 2003. There is a big window looking out onto the courtyard and the little garden next door. Modern conveniences include a small but well-equipped kitchen, bathroom with spacious shower, washer-dryer, and electric heating. As for the furnishings, they are also new as of this year (2003), and include a top quality double bed, a television with English language channels, etc.. We could also supply a comfortable folding bed upon request. But the apartment cannot accommodate more than two adults, but could possibly suit a couple with a very small child (there would be an additional charge). Naturally, we supply towels, sheets, duvets, and other necessities.

Practical Matters:

As for more practical concerns, a two-minute walk from our front door takes you to the intersection of Boulevard St. Germain and Boulevard Raspail. Here, there are bus-stops (leading to virtually everywhere in Paris), a taxi stand, and a Metro station (Rue du Bac). There are several banks, a post office, numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as a variety of other useful shops. These include bakeries, a butcher shop, a fish market, an excellent "traiteur" (selling superb take-away food), and a grocery shop open 24 hours a day.

If you plan to have a car with you during your stay in Paris, there is a public underground parking garage beneath the Rue du Bac. If you would like to rent a car for a day or two, there is a Renault Dealership right next door to this apartment. They offer a complete range of vehicles to rent, from tiny compacts to minivans.

For Shopping:

For those who are more interested in shopping than sightseeing, the immediate area is also full of famous designer shops (Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton...), as well as lesser known but equally chic Parisian boutiques. The high-end department store - "Le Bon Marche" is 2 minutes away from the apartment. And because Saint Germain des Pres is home to so many of the city's most fashionable people, the streets themselves provide a glimpse of elegant Parisien style.

For Gourmets:

Within a five-minute walk of the apartment are two major attractions for food lovers: La Grande Epicerie de Paris, and the Organic Market. Gourmet magazine (March, 2001) referred to La Grande Epicerie as "The ultimate grocery store...the first place we stop when we arrive in town". The same issue of Gourmet describes the Organic Market (an open-air street market held every Sunday morning on Boulevard Raspail) as "by far the best-known and trendiest of Paris's outdoor markets".

Whether you are visiting Paris for the culture, for the shops, or for the food (or all three!), our apartment on the Rue du Bac is the perfect place for beginning and ending each day's adventures.

• Grocery Store (onsite)
• Shopping Area (onsite)
• Movie Theater (10 miles)
• Restaurant (onsite)

Free and un-limited broadband internet access; Free and un-limited phone calls to US, Canada and within France.

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check,  Mastercard,  PayPal, Visa
   
• Check In: 3 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 12 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: none
   
• Lodging Tax: none
   
• Deposits: 300 euros/dollars security deposits
   

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