Rue de Grenelle is one of my favourite streets in Paris. It runs from the Champs de Mars (Eiffel Tower), through the Rue Cler area (where has the famous street market), cross the Invalid (Napoleon's tomb) where the trendy "Café Esplanade" located (I used to go there every Sunday morning for brunch and often saw Alain Delon there, he lives very close by), then continues to go through the Ministry area where all beautiful sumptuous old town house hidden behind those unpretentious looking doors. It finally comes into the St. Germain des Pres area, where my apartment located, and ends at the "Place de Croix Rouge" where the Celine's "Taurus" statue stands.
Between my apartment and the Place de Croix Rouge, the rue de Grenelle is full of shoe shops (Christian Louboutin, Serge Rossi, Iris (a well kept secret only for savoury Parisian shoppers), Patrick Cox.) and designer boutiques (Prada, MiuMui, YSL, Moschino.), only to cite a few. And now you know why rue de Grenelle is my favourite street!
The apartment is in a "Directoire" style building (19th century): simple, clean with old Paris charm. There is the best cheese shop in the neighbourhood ("Barthelemy") and a beautiful rose only flower shop on either side of the entrance door. A long courtyard separates the apartment building from the street noise, and a large and clean staircase will lead you to the apartment.
I did a lot of thinking and went through many efforts when I renovated it in spring 2003, to make sure that every single square foot of the 220square feet is well used, and apartment feels spacious, and is comfortable, cheerful and cosy.
The big window looks out over Parisian roofs and a small garden next door. The double sized bed is a top brand one, and the dinning table can be unfolded to suit 4 persons. There are plenty of storage places in the apartment, and the kitchen is equipped with microwave, coffee maker, tea maker, electric cookers, and many utensils. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower, and we supply the "extra soft" towels. Other modern convenience includes a cable TV with English channels, refrigerator with freezer, washer and dryer, telephone with answer machine, etc...
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| Floor | On the 3rd floor |
| Orientation | Quietly located overlooking the courtyard and a little garden next door |
| 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) |
| Kitchen | The kitchen includes a clothes washer/dryer, as well as an electric cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, and all the necessary cooking utensils including a coffeemaker and a teapot |
| Bedroom | A top quality double bed. Also, a comfortable folding bed is available upon request |
| Bathroom | Large walk-in shower, heated towel rack, hair-dryer |
| Linens | Sheets, duvets, and towels are provided |
| Maid | We provide maid service every ten days |
| 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 |
