Marais - Saint Antoine

This charming 1 bedroom apartment, located on the second French floor (without elevator) presents a bold and modern take on Parisian interior decor. The punchy pops of red accentuate the grey calming tones of the apartment, fusing both calm and colour. The theme is evident in the living room, kitchen and bedroom.

Upon entering the apartment you will be greeted with long and sleek kitchen which is equipped with a fridge, electric stove top, oven, toaster, microwave oven, coffee machine and even a dishwasher compacted into this clever use of space. This allows guests to feel at ease preparing meals of varying difficulties if they so wish.

The kitchen leads into the comfortable and luminous living room which has a collection of enticing novels, a television with cable tv, a dining table for two and a double sofa bed. This area is perfect to spend extended amounts of time in these calming settings. There is even a small work station set up making this apartment ideal for long stays for students or business travellers.

The bedroom has a 140cm double bed, and its calming grey hues make it cozy and welcoming for a good night's sleep. The spacious wardrobe space again lends appeal for a long stay in this apartment. The bathroom is right next door, with a WC, hairdryer and standing shower.

This well-appointed apartment is also furnished with a washing machine and dryer. Guests also have access to the unlimited WIFI and international cable tv channels.

Nearest metro station: Saint Paul or Bastille

The Marais is long touted as Paris' trendy area for locals and tourists in the know - inndie boutiques, stylish cafes, restaurants and bars are just under your nose if you know where to look. It is also a lovely long stroll to the classical heart of Paris, in the 1st arrondissement and Rue Rivoli.

The Marais is home to Centre Georges Pompidou (unmistakable with its quirky exterior), Place de l´hôtel de Ville (the grand City Hall building), Place des Vosges and Picasso Museum.

A walk through the neighbourhood also allows you to admire many mansions of the seventeenth century, formerly occupied by the nobility. There is also the House of Nicolas Flamel, built in 1407, which might be the oldest house in Paris.

This district is also the borough of choice for the gay and lesbian community of Paris, giving a flamboyant flavour to the neighbourhood.

Many necessities are close to the apartment: bakery, butchery, supermarket, open air market, theater, restaurant, cafe, club, Laundromat, doctor, drugstore.

This area is also the nesting spot of art galleries and other historic sites such as Museum of Arts and Trades, the Museum of Art and History of Judaism, the Cognacq-Jay museum, the museum of the history of France, the Carnavalet Museum… to name a few.