This three-bedroom apartment is situated on the first and second floors within the courtyard of an 18th century ‘hôtel particulier’ on Ile St. Louis. Originally the town house for a noble family, the building is a classified historic monument. Entrance to the building is via an attractive paved courtyard with plants. A short flight of steps lead up to the front door, raising the height of the floors and thus allowing for wonderful views of the Seine and the Left Bank. The accommodation is quiet, sunny and very well located for shopping and restaurants, as well as art galleries, a pharmacy, several mini-markets and the post office. The Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, the Sainte Chapelle, the Left Bank and the Marais are all within an easy walk.
With elegant furnishings, exposed ceiling beams, cut stone flooring and antique furniture, the interiors combine the charm of ‘le Grand Siècle’ with modern comforts. The living room has been restored in the style of the Louis XVI era and features the original sculpted wall panels, large Louis XVI mirror, deeply inset bookcases, chandelier and parquet floors. There is a dining area with antique round table and chairs, and tall leaded glass windows provide light and a beautiful view of the Seine. The superb master bedroom, also on this floor, has a Louis XV style bureau, a marble fireplace, surmounted by a mirror and wall panel with painted landscape. There is also a view of the Seine from the tall window. Further amenities include cable TV (with international channels), stereo with CD player, telephone and ADSL internet access. The building is kept by a custodian and there is intercom entrance device. This is a non-smoking apartment and pets are also not allowed.
For a larger party of up to 8 people, this apartment could be combined with our apartment, Quai de Béthune 1, on the first floor.
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First Floor
Entrance hall. Living room. Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom (bath with shower fixture, basin, hairdryer and WC). Large kitchen with dark wood panelling, delft-style tiles and view onto a small garden. Equipment includes dishwasher, small breakfast dining table, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer, oven, microwave and coffee machine.
Second Floor
Stairs lead up a double bedroom (can be made up as twin beds on request) with en-suite bathroom. Another staircase near the kitchen leads up to a study with a double bed behind heavy curtains. |
