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At the center of Paris’ bohemian and art history is the Montmartre quarter. While the famous butte’s artistic heyday was at the end of the nineteenth century, the bohemian appeal of the quarter remains. The Montmartre-Sacre Coeur area, in the 18th arrondissement, is still the home to winding village streets, spectacular views and this charming one-bedroom accommodation on the Rue Saint Eleuthere (PA-3463).

Paris Accommodation: One bedroom rental in Montmarte - Sacre Coeur (PA-3463)

Renters looking to capture the spirit of the quarter in their Paris rental accommodation need look no further than this one-bedroom apartment. While not huge in size, this flat is enormous on personality. Tastefully decorated with a quirky tinge might be the best way to describe the decor in the apartment. An oversized clock looms over the dining area while Warholian paintings grace the walls of the living room.

The color-scheme is warm, bright and accentuated by bold dashes of red and orange here and there. Beautiful hardwood floors gather light from the accommodation’s large windows all day long. Said windows look out onto a small courtyard and virtually all of Paris. Renters can spot the Tour Montparnasse during the day and watch as the Eiffel Tower shines at night. The metro station Abesses is short walking distance from the apartment.

Sacre Coeur, Paris France

Montmartre and the area surrounding the Sacre Coeur Basilica has become a huge tourist destination, and for good reason. The village atmosphere has never left the area and the views from atop the butte are among the best in Paris. There are countless shops and galleries worth visiting on and around Paris’ most famous hill, including a wonderful fruit and vegetable market on Rue Lepic. Another worthy accommodation in the quarter is this one bedroom on Rue Androuet (PA-2305).

Why is this one bedroom apartment a Hidden Gem?

An original design and priceless views make this one-bedroom accommodation in Paris a Hidden Gem. Sure, many of Montmartre’s famous artists have left for other parts of the city, but the maze-like streets and rooftop views of the famous quarter are here to stay.

What world famous painter has a museum dedicated to his work just around the corner from the Sacre Coeur?

Paris Accommodation: 2 Bedroom Rental in Bastille, Pere Lachaise - Nation (PA-3589)

Paris’ Bastille area is synonymous with revolution. Today, the quarter is still known for rapid change, but now the cultural remaking of the area is omnipresent. The world-class opera house stands in the footprints of the old Bastille prison and dozens of avant-garde galleries have sprouted throughout the right bank. While modern galleries and eclectic restaurants are fairly new to the quarter, New York Habitat and its accommodations have been in the neighborhood for years.

This 2-bedroom apartment in the Bastille, Pere Lachaise-Nation district (PA-3589) of Paris is on the sixth floor of an elevator building. And, as far as views go, being on the sixth floor in Paris is like being on the fortieth in New York. Sprawling windows in each room offer iconic views of Paris rooftops. A balcony large enough for a small dining set perpetually entices visitors to enjoy the view with a cup of coffee in the morning, book in the afternoon, and bottle of wine at night. This apartment, though, is more than just a good view.

Paris Accommodation: 2 Bedroom Rental in Bastille, Pere Lachaise - Nation (PA-3589)

The interior is simple, bright and big (some 860 square feet). The living room’s white walls, wood floors and homey decor let the floor-to-ceiling windows do most of the talking, loads of sunlight during the day and a glittering of street luminosity at night. The apartment has two nice bathrooms and a modern kitchen. Located in Paris’ 12th arrondissement, this apartment is a stone’s throw from 5 metro and 2 RER lines at the Bastille and Gare de Lyon stations.

Why is this 2-bedroom accommodation in Bastille, Pere Lachaise-Nation a Hidden Gem?

Plenty of space and two bathrooms make this space feel more like a home than just a hotel-style vacation rental. That said, the main draw to this apartment is undoubtedly the view. Both bedrooms, the kitchen and the living room all sport oversized windows that look onto your adopted Paris neighborhood. The long terrace, a rarity in Paris apartments, is just icing on the cake.