Paris Map showing this locationTwo room 400 sq. feet apartment, fireplace in living room. 17th century building. Very comfortable for two: ~ double bed.
This is an absolutely charming one bedroom corner apartment on a pedestrian street in Les Halles area of the 1st Arrondisement, with fascinating views on the passing street life below from the windows on two sides of this fit-for-two apartment. This apartment located on the second floor (no elevator - two flights of stairs) has an immaculate and superbly equipped open kitchen area built into the living room. Perfect for preparing meals and entertaining good friends at the same time! The small but adequate bedroom (with double bed) has plenty of closet space for your wardrobe and there are attractive exposed beams in the wall and ceiling. A modern bathroom is adjacent with shower and bath tub, washing and drying machine. The exterior of this old but solid building, like many, can be deceiving to the eye as to what's in store inside. As well as the exposed wooden beams, there are exposed ancient stone walls that also provide cozy warmth and a glimpse of some history in this eclectic neighborhood hideaway. This is a wonderful little apartment, with just enough room.
EXTRAS: Television, with a wide range of satellite stations including CNN. Sophisticated Hi Fi system and video player. Dishwasher in the kitchen. Weekly cleaning and change of linen.
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: This (Les Halles) area is part of an historic 50 acres which has been made strictly pedestrian. Many of the streets have been narrowed, paved with mosaic marble tiles and the pavements and sidewalks have been broadened to accommodate the outdoor cafes and produce shops that spill out on to the sidewalks. Electronically controlled bollards have been installed to inhibit traffic entering the area, unless for deliveries and emergencies. This is the area of the former great Les Halles marketplace (the belly of Paris) which has now become the Forum des Halles (a 4 level deep shopping mall with a vast underground Metro and RER express train system beneath that).
Outside, it is surrounded by the Jardin des Halles - lots of quiet spaces, lawns, trees and plants. A few streets north-east A couple of blocks east is the renovated Pompidou Arts Center. The next street east is Rue St. Denis, where various hidden aspects of Paris live on. The Louvre and Notre Dame are a perfect short walk.
METRO STATIONS: Les Halles, Chatelet, Etienne Marcel
BUSES: 29, 38,47, 67, 74, 85.
Monthly rates available.