This very comfortable apartment is situated on the second floor of a 17th century building, is situated towards the eastern tip of the island in Rue des Deux Ponts. The charming ‘village’ of Ile St. Louis offers many restaurants and cafés, a pharmacy, a bakery a newsagent and a grocery, as well as galleries and other shops selling fresh produce. From its position right at the heart of Paris, it is also just a short walk to such major attractions as the Notre Dame cathedral, the Pompidou Centre, the Louvre and the Marais.
The apartment is accessed by stairs, and with only one apartment on each floor, it is very private. Upon entering, a long corridor leads to the spacious living room which also incorporates a dining area, an office space and an open-plan American kitchen. This apartment successfully combines the charm of ‘le Grand Siècle’ with 21st century conveniences. The dining area has a Louis Philippe-style antique wooden table and four chairs, while in the living area, a Louis XVI cupboard houses a television (with international channels) and a hi-fi stereo with CD player. Within this room there is also a large gilded mirror, sculpture, paintings and antique prints. Two large windows with taffeta curtains, wooden ceiling beams, freshly painted white walls and an off-white carpet add to the ambiance of comfort and warmth. Further amenities include telephone with answer machine and intercom entrance device. This is a non-smoking apartment and pets are also not allowed.
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Living/dining room with open-plan kitchen, separated by a breakfast bar. Kitchen equipment includes an oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and coffee machine. A cream-coloured large sofa in the living area converts to a double sofa-bed. The quiet separate bedroom is on the courtyard side of the apartment and has a king-size bed, which can be converted to twin beds on request. Bathroom (bath with shower attachment). Separate WC. Large cupboard in the corridor with washing machine/dryer. |
