Paris Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Le Marais (PA-4372)

The lively atmosphere and energy of the Rue Saint Paul combined with the quiet of the charming courtyards surrounding it known as the village Saint Paul create a perfect location mixing history and entertainment, right in the center of Paris! Located in the heart of Le Marais, in the 4th arrondissement, this one bedroom apartment lies on the 3rd floor (considered the 4th floor by Americans) of a 5-story building from the 17th century equipped with an elevator and a security system. With historic details such as exposed wooden ceiling beams, enjoy your authentic Parisian apartment in an authentic neighborhood!

Though it has kept details from its past, the gray tones used in the living room and bedroom, the splashes of red in the kitchen or the wall mounted TV add a modern feel to it. The ceiling beams are a stunning addition to the white walls in the living room and harmonize with the dark brown furniture. Furnished with a double sofa-bed and a dining table and chairs, the living room also has a DVD player and I-pod dock station for your entertainment. In the bedroom you will find a double bed and a child bed. These two rooms have southwestern exposed windows overlooking a lovely paved courtyard and allowing in natural light. If you like to cook your meals at home, you will find modern appliances in the tiled kitchen, separated from the living room by glass doors. The full bathroom has a bathtub and a separated shower and there is a second half bathroom with a toilet and sink. This apartment also has the convenience of a washing machine and dryer.

You will find this one bedroom apartment at Rue Saint Paul & Rue Neuve Saint Pierre, in the heart of one of Paris' oldest areas, Le Marais. In addition to having basic everyday commodities close by (Monoprix supermarket, drug stores and many restaurant and sandwich shops around the corner on Rue Saint Antoine), this location offers a myriad of attractions and places of interest, including:

- Place des Vosges (400m / 0.2 miles) : the oldest square in Paris, it is a peaceful place with a lovely park in the center surrounded by cafés and shops. Admire the unique example of early 17th century architecture while having strolling down the park or sitting on the grass.

- Place de la Bastille: walk up the Rue Saint Paul and make a right on Rue Saint Antoine until you reach this square, built to commemorate the revolutionary events of 1830. Today the square regularly hosts concerts and other events, including political demonstrations.

- Quais de Seine: one thing Parisians love to do is to walk along the quays of the river Seine and admire the beauty of the city. You will get there by simply walking 300 m (0.2 miles) down your street! Once you've reach the quays, walk west and you will have spectacular views on Notre Dame, one of the world's famous Gothic cathedral.

- Shopping on Rue de Rivoli: your apartment puts you conveniently close (250m away / 0.2 miles) to the numerous boutiques and international brands of the popular Rue de Rivoli, like the BHV (Bazar de l'Hôtel De Ville), a department store located in front of Paris' city hall.

Getting around Paris is very easy from this location. The Saint-Paul station is served by line 1 that runs east-west, and the line 7 at Sully-Morland runs north-south; both through the city center.