Paris Apartment - Alcove Studio in Bastille, Le Marais - Notre Dame - Hôtel de Ville (PA-3525)

Neighborhood:

Located between Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue de la Bastille, this furnished alcove studio apartment is next to the royal Place des Vosges, famous and hailed for the harmony of its architecture. It is also where the French novelist Victor Hugo lived from 1832 to 1848 (at number 6); it is still possible to visit his apartment and the room where he wrote his novels (especially Les Misérables). Built under Henry IV, the singular Place des Vosges was first called Place Royale, as it was the heart of an aristocratic district where the rebellious nobles flouted Richelieu's ban for duel fights. It is part of the special atmosphere enclosing the lively and historical Marais area with its substantial number of points of interest such as museums, art galleries, design shops, and diverse, trendy bars and restaurants. In walking distance are the Seine River with its two delectable islands -- Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint Louis -- and the Hotel de Ville (city hall).

In the neighborhood are a number of traditional restaurants, cafes, and open-air markets such as the one on Place d’Aligre, and a second one on Rue Richard Lenoir. All other services are easily found in the neighborhood. There are numerous cinemas in the area.

Just steps away is the Rue de la Roquette, mostly frequented by young people. The heart of this area is the historic Place de la Bastille, symbol of the French Republic. Built during the 14th century as a fortified royal residence, it is the most famous monument in Paris. The new Opéra House is nearby and considered one of the best operas in the world; it was inaugurated at the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Premises:

This 37m² (approx. 395 sq. ft.) alcove studio apartment is located on the second floor of a 20th century building with an elevator. The entrance gate, protected by a coded security system, opens into a hall where a second gate also has a coded security system; this leads to the staircase and elevator area.

The apartment entrance opens into a small hall that links the separate kitchen and the living room. The living room is divided into two parts, the living area and the dining area with a bedroom recess. The separate bathroom is accessible from the living room.

The 15m² (approx. 160 sq. ft.) living room has a window overlooking a courtyard and is furnished with a double-size sofa, a coffee maker, a chest of drawers with a TV, a DVD player and a stereo.

The 15m² (approx. 160 sq. ft.) dining area with its bedroom recess has a window overlooking a courtyard and is furnished with a dining table and chairs, a double-size bed, a bedside table, a bookshelf and a closet.

The separate kitchen has a window and is equipped with two electric plates, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, a toaster and a kettle. There is also a small dining table with chairs.

The separate bathroom has a bathtub topped by a showerhead, a washbasin, a towel dryer and a toilette. There is also a combo washing machine/dryer.

Heat and hot water are collective.

For convenient travel around Paris, the nearest metro station is Bastille (lines 1,5,8).