Situated on the Ile St. Louis, in the very heart of historic Paris, this first floor apartment is located in the Rue des Deux Ponts, which runs across the island from north to south. Ile St. Louis has a charming village atmosphere and a good range of shops, including the famous Berthillon ice cream shop, wine and cheese shops, grocery stores, a pharmacy, post office, as well as many brasseries, cafés and restaurants. It is just a few minutes away from the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral, and major sights such as the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, the Sainte Chapelle and the Latin Quarter are also all within a short walk.
With its exposed wooden beams, high ceilings (4 metres high), and large French windows framed by burgundy and gold drapes, this apartment combines the charm of the 17th century with modern comforts. A Louis Philippe armoire, upright Napoleon III piano, paintings and engravings, and a bronze chandelier, add to the character of the living/dining room, while the open-plan kitchen, with rustic wooden beams framing the bar, is equipped with all the necessary equipment and utensils. Further amenities include cable TV )with international channels), stereo with CD player, telephone with answer machine and ADSL internet access. There is secure intercom entry device and, only one apartment on each floor of the building, making it is very private. This is a non-smoking apartment and pets are also not allowed.
For a larger party of up to 8 people, this property could be combined with our apartment, Rue des Deux Ponts 2, which is the same building on the third floor.
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Entrance to a long corridor, with bedrooms off to the left and leading to the spacious living area at the end, with double sofa-bed. The dining area has a large antique wooden table and seating for six. The recently renovated open plan kitchen is equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and toaster. Master bedroom with king size bed (can be converted to twin beds). Second bedroom with antique double bed. The bathroom is up a few steps on a mezzanine level and has a bathtub/shower over, washbasin and hairdryer. There is a separate WC off the main corridor, and also a cupboard with washing machine and dryer. |
