Stunning Space Overlooking the Luxembourg Gardens
- 2nd floor (premier étage) 1248 square feet / 116 square metres.
- Sleeps up to four people.
DescriptionThis is a spacious sun-lit apartment with creaky oak floors and high ceilings. It is situated in an 19th century building just around the corner from the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg. Across the park is the Saint Germain-des-Près district. This neighbourhood provides the perfect Parisian experience of leisurely terraced brasseries and cafés, luxury boutiques along rue de Grenelle and rue Bonaparte.
The apartment was recently renovated by its owner who is also an Architect. You walk into a wide corridor with a huge wall-sized photograph by Berlin artist Frank Thiel. This opens onto the first bedroom which leads to the living room and dining area. It receives daylight through five large windows. At the other end of this very impressive room is an old rectangular wooden farmhouse table large enough to seat eight guests. This rustic antique table was passed down to me by my family. The second master bedroom is to the right of the dining area, with its own ensuite bathroom and toilet, where you can relax and pamper yourself after a day of city-trotting.
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This room overlooks the Jardin du Luxembourg (the second orangerie is opposite) and the garden of the 17th century Couvent des Oratoriens (now closed to the public and the Institut National des Jeunes Sourds). The décor is urban-modernist. The well-equipped kitchen which is near the entrance, can be used to cook anything from a petit déjeuner to a gourmet dinner.
Nearby Attractions
Many Parisians would prefer to live in the Jardin du Luxembourg area. It is certainly the "greenest" part of town. Within a five-minute walk from the apartment, you will find landmark Parisian cultural sites such as Le Sénat, Le Panthéon, and La Sorbonne and more as you walk down Boulevard Saint Michel on Ile de la Cité, to La Sainte Chapelle and Notre-Dame. But if you prefer to walk down rue de Seine opposite L'Académie de France crossing Pont des Arts you can also admire the Louvre's splendour. Along the river Seine, l'Hôtel de Ville and the Pompidou Centre are all within walking distance.
Should you wish to take drawing classes at La Grande Chaumière or enjoy a bottle of Chablis, a Tourteau crab and a dozen "triple zéro" oysters, the apartment is just steps away from Montparnasse.
For Parisian shopping go to rue de Grenelle and rue Bonaparte. You will find designer stores like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Pierre Hermé (gourmet chocolate maker and pastry shop), Yves Saint Laurent and more. These are upscale but we can also point you in in the right direction for more affordable shopping options, in true Parisian style.
If you cannot choose between Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots, you will certainly want to try out one of the famous brasseries; Balzar, Lipp, or la Coupole. You should also sample the food and bevarage at Le comptoir du Relais, les Editeurs, Perrodin, or our very favourite that we can only disclose once you have arrived.
The choice of restaurants is endless. Near the apartment you can find a full range of bakeries, Sunday markets along rue Daguerre, Gault & Millau butchers, cheese shops and delicatessans for an neighbourly homemade Parisian feel.
Le Jardin du Luxembourg offers the largest running path in town. It is 2245 yards or 2053 metres long. The park is guarded and open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day.
All of this makes the Luxembourg area one of the most sought after locations in Paris for families and individuals with a particularly unique taste.
Summary of Features:* A blend of modern and classical design furniture.
* Overlooks the Jardin du Luxembourg, which dates back to 1612. Largest natural running path in town 2245 yards/2053 metres long.
* Within walking distance of noteworthy shops and restaurants, yet in a tranquil residential district.
* High ceilings (over 12 feet tall), double-exposure with tall windows (9 feet 4 inches high).
* Charming apartment in a classical limestone Haussmanian building.
* Fully equipped modern kitchen including dishes, glassware, cutlery, crockery, cooking equipment etc.
* Customized bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
* Separate powder room (toilet and sink).
(Orly, Charles de Gaulle and Gare du Nord)
* For your comfort, this is a non-smoking apartment.
Amenities:
* Refrigerator/freezer.
* Washer and separate dryer.
* Dishwasher.
* Stove and oven.
* Cordless phone.
* Micro stereo with CD and tuner.
* DSL (Internet, and WiFi connections, no computer provided).
* Fresh bed linen and towels.
* Books and maps on Paris.
* Information about the neighborhood, metro stations, restaurants, markets, shopping and some helpful advice.
Short Description:
1248 square feet (116 square metres). It is ideal for four people. Master bedroom (pièce 1), one bathroom. Second bedroom (pièce 3) opens onto the living room, kitchen, and separate powder room. One queen-sized bed in the master bedroom. Two single beds in the second room. In the living room, there is a sofa bed that can sleep one person.
