Unique Architect-Designed Apartment in the Heart of Le Marais
Quiet courtyard, 2 bedrooms + 2 mezzanines, sleeps up to 6 guests.
Highlights:
• Prime Location: 200m from Rue Vieille du Temple, trendy shops, cafés, and restaurants. Seine River 3-min walk. Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, Notre-Dame, Pompidou nearby.
• Spacious & Stylish: Elegant living room, modern open kitchen, dining area, cozy lounge.
• Sleeping Arrangements: Main bedroom + 2 mezzanine bedrooms; 2 full bathrooms.
• Extras: Small lounge/playroom, fully equipped kitchen, large TV, free international landline calls.
• Design & Style: Exposed stone walls, high ceilings, natural light, floating glass-walled mezzanines.
Perfect for families, friends, or couples seeking a central, quiet, and stylish Parisian stay.
For more details, read the full description below.
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Full Description – Detailed & Descriptive Version
A beautiful and unique opportunity: this remarkable apartment combines comfort, style, and location, making it a rare find in Paris:
• Location: In the heart of Le Marais, on a quiet street with a charming selection of restaurants, yet just 200 meters from Rue Vieille du Temple, the hub of trendy shops, cafés, and nightlife. Museums, historic sites, and the Seine River are a short walk away. Nearby attractions include Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso, Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Île Saint-Louis. During summer, enjoy Paris Plages, where the Seine banks are transformed into sandy beaches with music, sports, and cultural events. The apartment is just 2 minutes from Saint-Paul (Le Marais) metro station, providing easy access to Châtelet, Hôtel de Ville, Les Halles, Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter, and Montmartre. Most major Paris attractions are reachable in 10 minutes or less.
• Architectural Design: Fully redesigned by an architect in 2018, the apartment highlights exposed stone walls and high ceilings, creating a bright, airy, and elegant atmosphere. Two glass-walled mezzanines give the impression of floating above the main living area, allowing light to flow throughout.
• Accommodation: The apartment sleeps up to 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and an open mezzanine, and features 2 bathrooms. The living room is spacious and tastefully decorated, while the modern kitchen opens onto the dining area, perfect for meals and entertaining.
• Courtyard & Ambiance: Located in a charming historic courtyard, the apartment is quiet and remains cool during the summer, offering a peaceful retreat from city noise.
Interior Details
Entering the apartment, you step down into a large living room where the high ceilings and exposed stone walls immediately impress. The two mezzanines with glass walls create a stunning visual effect, letting light filter through and giving a sense of floating above the space.
The living area includes two large sofas and a design coffee table. The dining area, with elegant wooden chairs, sits next to the open kitchen with a bar table. A large TV is conveniently visible from both the sofas and dining area.
• Main Bedroom: Large bed, ample storage, and a charming view of the paved historic courtyard surrounded by historic buildings.
• First Mezzanine Bedroom: Large bed, dressing space, wooden dresser, view over the same courtyard. Ceiling height approx. 1.8m, Venetian blind for privacy.
• Open Mezzanine: Trundle bed convertible into a double bed, small dresser, great view over the living room. Ceiling height approx. 1.8m.
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms—one with double sinks and Italian-style shower, the other with sink, toilet, and bathtub with shower.
A spiral staircase leads from the kitchen area to the open mezzanine. On the lower level, a cozy room is perfect for relaxing, reading, or as a children’s playroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped, spacious enough for meal preparation, and includes a bar for casual dining.
Additional Information: Phone calls to landlines in France, the US, Canada, and Australia are generally free, along with calls to over 50 other countries. Some mobile calls (often US & Canada) may also be free; details may vary with operators’ policies.
Neighborhood
Le Marais is one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods, offering a perfect mix of culture, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Explore historic streets, designer boutiques, cafés, and trendy bars. Major attractions are within walking distance: Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso, Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame, Île Saint-Louis, and the Seine River. During summer, Paris Plages transforms the Seine banks into beaches with music, sports, and events.
Metro access is extremely convenient: Saint-Paul (Le Marais) is just 2 minutes away, connecting to Châtelet, Hôtel de Ville, Les Halles, Saint-Germain, the Latin Quarter, and Montmartre.