Two huge, dark green doors on the Rue du
Bac open to reveal a small, private cul-de-sac containing several 19th-century
buildings.
Our apartment is on the fourth floor of the first building, looking out onto a central courtyard. There is an elevator, an elegant and spacious stairwell, and only one other apartment on the same floor. All the common areas of the building are maintained to a high standard by the charming and very capable Mme. Teixeira, our concierge.
At 50 square meters (about 500 square feet), the apartment may not be large, but it is wonderfully cozy, charming, and authentic. The floors are polished wood, the ceilings are tall (about nine feet, or 3 meters), there are four windows (all looking out onto the central courtyard), and two (non-working) fireplaces - one in the living room, one in the bedroom.
Modern conveniences include a small but well-equipped kitchen,
bathroom with spacious shower, washer-dryer, efficient electric heating, and
cable television with access to English langage channels. As for the
furnishings, they include an elegant and comfortable sofa in the living room, a s
top quality Queen-size bed in the bedroom (divisible into two single beds if
required), and a television with English language channels. The living room, in
addition to the couch, has a sort of "cushion-bed" which looks like an
armchair, but converts to a single bed if needed.
The apartment cannot accommodate more than three adults, but could possibly suit
a couple with two very small children (There would be an additional charge).
Naturally, we supply towels, sheets, duvets, and other necessities. And for
those staying for more than one week, weekly maid service is included at no
extra cost.
If you encounter any problems during your stay, we live a mere five minutes away, and can always be reached on our mobile phone.
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Rue du Bac neighbourhood
| Floor | On the 4th floor (with an elevator) |
| Orientation | All four windows face west and overlook the central courtyard |
| Internet | Free broadband internet access |
| Telephone | Free local and national phone calls, and phone calls to North America (US and Canada) |
| TV/Stereo | Sony TV with cable (including CNN, CNBC, and BBC); Denon CD Player - bring your favourite music! |
| Kitchen | Oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and all the necessary cooking utensils including a coffeemaker and a teapot |
| Bedroom | A top quality Queen-size bed, divisible into two single beds; also, a comfortable folding bed for a third guest |
| Bathroom | Large walk-in shower, heated towel rack, clothes washer/dryer, hair dryer |
| Linens | Sheets, duvets, and towels are provided; also, an iron and ironing board |
| Maid | We provide weekly maid service |
| Baby-Sitting | An English speaking baby-sitter can be arranged |
| Taxi/Chauffeur | If you would like a driver to meet you at the airport, let us know. We can also book an English-speaking chauffeur for tours outside of Paris |
| Guide Books | Lots of Paris guide books, including the Michelin Red Guide. We also keep on hand a copy of "Paris to the Moon", a favorite book of ours by "New Yorker" contributor Adam Gopnik. He and his family lived in this same neighborhood for a number of years. The book is a delightful description of everyday life in Paris |
