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mercredi 23 mars 2011


This is a spacious 1 bedroom apartment over 80 SqMt or 950 SqFt with on large bedroom and a very confortable couch bed in the living room.
You are only 15 minutes away from the heart of Paris thanks to many of the transportation available around this apartment (bus, metro station, RER).
The attractive thing about this apartment is that it's on a high floor (6th) with lift, in a very residential area with private garden and security system. From the apartment's balcony where you can have your breakfast (sun is present until 2 pm) you will enjoy a unique and exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower, the Sacre Coeur, the American church and the Seine (including the traffic of its beautiful barges). At night another show will take place by thousands of lights shining in the dark from the Eiffel tower.
This apartment is very peaceful thanks as well, to its double pane windows and high floor. The master bedroom will give a view to an internal court (see picture). The large living room, and dining room give access to a long balcony directly from the high french windows.
- Furnished and beautiful one bedroom Apartment - On the Seine river (on the Quai) - Direct, unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine - Best view ever - Bright & Sunny - Very romantic location - At the bottom of a beautiful parc !for the kids to enjoy- Walking distance to many Museums - Palais de Tokyo - The Paris Modern Art Museum - Marmottan & Claude Monet Museum - Quai Branly Museum - Galleria (list is too long) - Walking distance to many restaurants (Including Philip Starck's Le Bon etc.) - Great location close to the Champs Elysees, Concorde - Bathroom with tub - Free Internet / Wifi - Possibility of free tel to US, and most European landlines + Free calls to French Cellular phones


















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This is a spacious 1 bedroom apartment over 80 SqMt or 950 SqFt with on large bedroom and a very confortable couch bed in the living room.
You are only 15 minutes away from the heart of Paris thanks to many of the transportation available around this apartment (bus, metro station, RER).
The attractive thing about this apartment is that it's on a high floor (6th) with lift, in a very residential area with private garden and security system. From the apartment's balcony where you can have your breakfast (sun is present until 2 pm) you will enjoy a unique and exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower, the Sacre Coeur, the American church and the Seine (including the traffic of its beautiful barges). At night another show will take place by thousands of lights shining in the dark from the Eiffel tower.
This apartment is very peaceful thanks as well, to its double pane windows and high floor. The master bedroom will give a view to an internal court (see picture). The large living room, and dining room give access to a long balcony directly from the high french windows.
- Furnished and beautiful one bedroom Apartment - On the Seine river (on the Quai) - Direct, unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine - Best view ever - Bright & Sunny - Very romantic location - At the bottom of a beautiful parc !for the kids to enjoy- Walking distance to many Museums - Palais de Tokyo - The Paris Modern Art Museum - Marmottan & Claude Monet Museum - Quai Branly Museum - Galleria (list is too long) - Walking distance to many restaurants (Including Philip Starck's Le Bon etc.) - Great location close to the Champs Elysees, Concorde - Bathroom with tub - Free Internet / Wifi - Possibility of free tel to US, and most European landlines + Free calls to French Cellular phones
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vendredi 25 février 2011

Very Cozy & Charming Apt by St Germain des Prés - next to Le Bon Marché


Charming Studio, Cosy, fun and comfortable in the heart of the 6th Arrondisment in Paris, next to the historical neighborhood of St Germain des Pres on the very famous street Rue du Cherche Midi. The apartment is composed of a large room attached to an American Kitchen and Bar. Kitchen is fully Equipped (Washing Machine, Fridge, Stove, Gaz Hot Plates, Espresso and Coffee Machine). 
Large and Spacious Bathroom With Bath and Shower, Towel Heater. Loads of Full size closets, Drawers and storage space ( A rarity in Paris). Queen Size High Quality bed. (amazingly Comfortable)


The studio was fully renovated in 2007 and all the kitchen and bathroom equipment are of very high quality. 


View of Interior court yard shared by a 17 century monastery. Historical Monument 


Two huge floor to ceiling window/doors . Lot of  sunlight and very peaceful. You can have your windows opened.





Interior Atmosphere Calm and
Relaxing in the heart of a very animated neighborhood, 5 mn walk to the Bon Marche (very famous Paris shopping Area) street is full of cafe's and High end luxury fashion stores and also the extremely delicious Poilane Bakery and cheese shop. Sundays 5 min walk fron the super trendy and famous Raspail Organic Market. A few streets away you have all the antiquity shops of paris. 5 Min away from major Movie Theaters. In terms of Location it is an ideal area for tourists and visitors. 



5 min Walk from Sevres Babylone, Duroc or Rennes Metros. 
5 Min Walk from the Bon MArche 
5 Min Walk fron the Bautiful St Sulpice Church 
10 min Walk from Odeon and St Michel. 

Closest Metro: Vaneau


Price :
650 Euros per week
1850 Euros per month


Many Towels and Linens 
WIFI High Speed Internet 
Telephone with free Long Distance to The United States, Canada and France 
Satellite TV with 150 Channels and CNN and Most International 
Water, Heat, Electricity and Caz 


A brief word on the neighborhood:
If for no other reason, rue du Cherche-Midi is known to Paris gourmands because #8 - a short walk from the apartment - is home to Pain Poilâne, the bakery whose crusty country breads can be found on the menus of better Parisian cafes. For visitors to Paris, the street - in particular the portion between rue du Vieux Colombier and rue d'Assas- is perhaps best known for its variety of women's shoe boutiques, the beautifully displayed wares in each store window more stunning (and more expensive) than the last. Within a five-minute walk of the apartment are a plethora of restaurants in a wide range of price categories, including the Michelin two-star Hélène Darroze on rue d'Assas, and the excellent Brasserie in Hôtel Lutétia. For shopping there is the Bon Marché department store, and in the opposite direction, near boulevard St.-Germain, the grandes marque - Yves St.-Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Burberry and the like. For bargain hunters rue de Rennes has a variety of shops offering stylish apparel at discount prices. And for aspiring cooks who want to take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen at the apartment there is a wonderful outdoor food market every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday on the tree-lined boulevard Raspail.
Despite all the nearby activity, the rue du Cherche-Midi remains a quiet and pleasant street where one can stroll peacefully or lunch on the outdoor terrace of Le Cherche-Midi, an excellent Italian restaurant (and a favorite of French movie stars) that is a few steps down the street.

mardi 22 février 2011

The Latin Quarter

The area is so-called because it is home to the University of Paris - otherwise known as the Sorbonne. Latin was the main language spoken here when the establishment was built in the 13th century.

Its thriving student population has long made the Latin Quarter one of the liveliest parts of Paris and a great place to spend a day seeing historical attractions, shopping and eating out.
One of the top attractions here has to be the Pantheon, which was originally a church commissioned by Louis XV in the 18th century but became a mausoleum for some of the country's most prominent figures after the French Revolution.



Among those buried in the building's crypt are Marie Curie, Voltaire, Jean Moulin, Emile Zola and Victor Hugo. The structure is also home to a fascinating model of Foucault's Pendulum, a device that was originally created to show how the Earth rotates on its axis.
Elsewhere, the Sorbonne is worth a visit if only to soak up the centuries of history that resonate within its walls. The establishment's gardens and courtyard are particularly ideal for a leisurely stroll in the sunshine.
Meanwhile, the nearby church Saint Etienne Dumont - a pretty church built in the 17th century - attracts visitors looking to see the tomb of Cardinal Richelieu.
If you're in Paris to sample some delicious French cuisine, the Latin Quarter has plenty of restaurants capable of satisfying your appetite.
For traditional French cooking, try venues such as the L'Avant Gout bistro or Mon Vieil Ami. If you fancy tasting something a bit different, Le Pre Verre and Le Buisson Ardent offer some intriguing fusion dishes.

The Latin Quarter also harbours some fantastic little shops ideal for picking up gifts and souvenirs to take home. The area's student heritage means there are several great bookshops to browse - particularly the quaint Shakespeare and Company Bookstore - while other establishments offer culinary delicacies, antiques and other tempting items.
With so much to see and do, the Latin Quarter could be the perfect destination for a leisurely day out while on a break to Paris.

dimanche 6 février 2011

What to see in Saint Germain des Prés



Saint Germain des Prés
St-Germain-des-Prés was originally a little market town formed around the abbey of St. Germain. At that time, it consisted mostly of fields worked by the Benedictine monks. The church, which dates from the era, shelters the tombs of the Merovingians and St. Germain, bishop of Paris. The current building has been reconstructed and added to over the years, starting in 990 after the Norman raids. The abbey gave a piece of its land along the Seine to the University Pré-aux-Clercs. Marguerite de Valois, Henry IV's first wife, also managed to get a piece of the Pré-aux-Clercs, where she built an enormous mansion Boulevard St-Germain des Prés overlooking the Seine. She got the land under the condition that the banks of the river would have the name "Malacquis" (ill-gotten) - the name has since been transformed into "Malaquais". Many big statesmen lived here around the end of the 17th century, and their mansions and courtyards are today the seat of many governmental ministries.
After the Revolution, the neighbourhood would not come back into style until after the Second World War. Ultimately, it came to be known as a center of intellectualism; the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots were popular hangouts for such minds as Vian, Sartre, and Simone de Beauvoir.

Palais du Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Palace was built for Marie de Medicis in the years 1615-1627. The architect Salomon de Brosse, designed it as a Florentine palace because Marie de Medicis liked this style. He was the son of Jean de Brosse, another architect and he inherited the position as the architect of Marie de
Medicis from his uncle Jacques II Androuet Du Cerceau. For the decorations and the embellishments, Rubens paintings adorn the walls of the large gallery and the library has the masterpieces of Eugene Delacroix. The uses of the palace have changed multiple times. For example, it was a prison during the Revolution. It currently houses the Senate.

Jardin du Luxembourg
The gardens of Luxembourg surround the palace. This large park, which has sprawling lawns and abundant flowers, always astonishes its visitors with its harmonious paths, the beauty of its flowers and the shadows under its trees. All the people, young and old, enjoy themselves in the gardens. The children can rent boats and sail in the glassy ponds while the elders play chess under
awnings. Moreover, there are many statues of the queens of France, including a figure of Saint Genevieve, the patron of Paris.

Observatoire de Paris If you are walking in this area have a look to the Observatory of Paris in which you can admire old and modern astronomy instruments. It was the first observatory built in the world by the architect Claude Perrault (1667-1672).
From the 1660s, when the observatory was constructed, to 1884, all French maps had the zero
meridian running through the middle of this building. After that date, they reluctantly agreed that 0° longitude should pass through a village in Normandy, which happens to be due south of Greenwich. Although you can no longer visit the Obersatory, you can see the original meridian line in the garden behind, on boulevard Arago, marked by a medallion set in the pavement. In 1986, the bi-centenary of Arago's birth, 135 of these medallions were set along the Arago line in Paris.

St SulpiceThe ground map and the size of this charming church are the same as Notre-Dame. The first stone was laid in 1646 on the remains of an older and smaller church. The building being interrupted several times, all styles and epochs are mixed in the construction. One of the most interesting items inside is the wall fresco (the fighting of Saul with the Angel) painted under the St-Sulpice Square supervision of Delacroix, the Maria chapel and the organ of 1781. A copper line in the middle of the choir symbolises the zero meridian of Paris. A few anecdotes about the church. The ancestor of the telegraph, the Chappe system (moving panel system set on heights) had a fixed place on the roof until 1850. Baudelaire and the marquis de Sade were baptised in this church. Victor Hugo got married here.
Cité Universitaire The Cité internationale universitaire de Paris was created in the context of 1920's pacifism to promote exchanges between students from all over the world, providing them with lodgings and services allowing them to pursue their studies in favourable conditions.
The history of the Cité began in 1920 when an important French industrialist, Emile Deutsch de la Meurthe, wishing to make an enduring contribution to society, approached the rector of the University de Paris, Paul Appell. Preoccupied by the difficulties faced by students when it came to finding lodgings, he suggested that de la Meurthe found the cité universitaire. The minister of public education, approved the project and devoted all of his energy to its realization for almost thirty years. To raise funds, he appealed to bankers, industrialists, local groups and government in France and abroad. He travelled extensively to publicize the ideas behind the project.
To co-ordinate these efforts, the Fondation nationale de la Cité internationale universitaire de Paris was created by decree on June 6, 1925. The University of Paris, which owned the property, gave the Foundation a mandate to build and administer the Cité. The Cité built and received its first student in the Fall of 1925.   A 34 hectare wooded park, 5,500 students with 126 nationalities living in thirty-seven halls of residence… the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris is distinguished by its multi-cultural project, the goal of which is to foster high-level encounters and exchanges between academics.

Muése de la Monnaie
Cooler then it sounds, the Musée de la Monnaie (Currency Museum), is not just for coin-collectors. A veritable cultural history lesson of France and Paris written in the language of commerce, the museum shows the history of French coinage from Roman times to today.

Musée Zadkine
This museum was born in 1982 and is dedicated to the Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine. Zadkine, who emigrate in Paris in 1909, worked with influences from Primitivism to Neo-Classicism to Cubism. For this reason, its works represent all his creative periods. In addiction to its collection, this museum also holds temporary exhibits by contemporary artists. 

Théâtre national de l'Odéon
The Théâtre de l’Odéon is the oldest and largest theatre in Paris completed in 1782, it was bought by Louis XIV for the Comedie Française, a theatre troupe founded by Molière during the 17th century. During the period of the Terror, the theatre was closed. Its present appearance dates from 1818 renovations overseen by David. The Odéon fortunes changes after the second world war when it became a venue for experimental theatre. On May 1968, student protesters seized the building and destroyed much of its interior before police quelled the rebellion. 

Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beau-Arts
The most appreciate art school in France is the Ècole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts, founded by Napoleon in 1811. This school became soon the stronghold of French academic painting and sculpture. The current building was finished in 1838 and is a mixture of architectural styles. The collection housed in the school presents works of paintings, photography, and works by new generation’s Parisians artists.

mercredi 2 février 2011

Luxembourg garden in Saint Germain des Prés

Most great cities have a few green spaces which act as not only the city’s lungs but also serve as fabulous places to relax and revive – for locals and visitors alike. In Paris, there are several such places – but the largest, and one of the most beautiful, is the Luxembourg Garden, or Jardin du Luxembourg.
The Jardin du Luxembourg is the biggest park in Paris, covering a massive 22.5 hectares (which is more than 55.5 acres), but it’s not just a pretty public park. It also happens to be attached to a beautiful 17th-century palace. You’d be forgiven if you wandered through the gardens and, upon seeing the palace, wondered aloud what museum that was. Well, in a place like Paris, where gorgeous palaces seem to be a dime a dozen, the Luxembourg Palace is not a museum at all – it’s actually where the French Senate meets.


The Luxembourg Palace, or Palais du Luxembourg, was built in the early 1600s for Marie de Medicis, King Louis XIII’s mother. Although virtually nothing of the original interior remains intact today, the exterior is largely as it was when it was first built. The palace actually served as the precursor to the Louvre Museum in the mid-18th century before being used for a short time during the French Revolution as a prison. Napoleon later called it home, and it was during this time that the Luxembourg Palace first became the place where the French Senate met.



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