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Beautiful fireplace Top floor, south facing From living room Kitchen Living area View to Hotel de Ville Bedroom with balcony Bedroom with fireplace Comfortable double beds Dining area Bathroom View from apartment       Property Location     Architect's Eyrie Paris, Paris - Ile de France, France       One-off feature     If you want to discover Paris on foot, this is the place to be. This beautiful architect-designed apartment lies in the very heart of Paris at Chatelet in the first arrondissement. Located on the top floor of an 19th -C listed building on a quiet, leafy street opposite one of the city's most romantic flower markets.       Property Info     Accommodation Type: Apartment     Property Setting: Urban     Holiday Type: Night life / City Break / Culture     Bedrooms: 2     Guests: 4     Catering: self-catering       General Info     If, like us, you are passionate about food then this is a great part of the city. One of the country's oldest and most loved gourmet food markets on rue Montorgueil is a short walk away, whilst below our apartment is one of the best boulangeries in Paris.       Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation     A ten minute stroll in any direction takes you to famous landmarks including the Seine, Ile de Cite, Centre Pompidou and the Louvre. Steeped in history, with buildings from the 18th and 19th -C on one side and the Theatre Musical de Paris on the other, we are just one block north of the Quai Megisserie which runs along the Seine with bookstalls and flower markets. Place Chatelet with the gilded victory atop a column and surrounding fountains has claim to be the centre of Paris. A 10 minute walk South takes you across the bridge to the Ile de Cite and Notre Dame. To the East, the Hotel de Ville; to the North, Centre Pompidou, to the West the Louvre. We are at the crossroads of all transport: Metro, RER and buses. Shopping, sightseeing, cultural entertainments and, of course, great and varied places to eat are all within easy reach.       Getting there & away/local amenities     Getting There: Paris is very easily accessible from most parts of the world as many international airlines fly into Paris. If coming from the UK, you can take the Eurostar from London in just over two hours     Nearest airports: Paris Charles du Gaulle     Nearest train station: Paris Nord, Lyon     Car Hire: - N/A -     Nearest restaurant: Lots within walking distance     Nearest shop: Lots within walking distance       More Info Owner Info     Name Clare Ash   Contact Phone No. +442076074989       Accommodation details     Activities Nearby Walking       Interior Facilities CD Player / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Satellite TV / Telephone / Washing Machine       Interior Details A bright and airy 'artist's garret' with stunning views, our apartment has been simply modernised whilst retaining its historic features. The living area has a tiny South facing balcony, an inviting sofa area, well-equipped with books, satellite TV, DVDs and CDs. We often stay ourselves and love to gather around our oak dining table. You will enjoy playing chef in the well equipped kitchen and the view of the twinkling river at night certainly takes the edge off the washing up! Both bedrooms (double beds) are drenched with natural light and have French windows which open onto small balconies. The double beds have extremely comfortable Dunlopillo mattresses. Electric heating.       Exterior Facilities Balcony       Exterior Details There are three small balconies where you can watch the world go by: one south facing balcony from the living area, and a balcony from each bedroom.       Further Details In order to obtain keys etc, you will be met at the apartment by Mme Willis, who is a friend of the owners. Although a Parisienne, she has also lived in New York among other places and is bilingual and a great gourmet as well as a fan of music and the arts - hence you will know a well-informed local from the moment you arrive!       Conditions of Rental We accept payment by money transfer or by personal cheque in equivalent currency. For 2 people using 1 bedroom only, €1350 per week, €1200 5 night stay; for 3-4 people using 2 bedrooms, €1650 per week, €1500 5 night stay. €310 per night, 4 nights minimum let. Longer lets negotiable. €300 refundable deposit held against accidental damage, missing inventory. Telephone calls to mobiles charged at cost, Final Cleaning and Laundry at a set fee of €75. 1st Nov - 1st May, electricity charged at cost (by meter reading).       Other Information No Smoking       What visitors have said about Architect's Eyrie       We just returned from 2 terrific weeks in Paris in this property, an apartment which, only after a few hours, rapidly felt "like home" for us. The property more than lived up to its on-line description and photos in terms of location, amenities in the apartment and space and light (in particular light -- two exposures, large windows throughout, above the roof-tops on all sides.) The "welcome orientation" was excellent, especially in terms of the in-house appliances and technology and the supplemental "house book" provided all the needed back up for the facilities. The owner -- residing in another country -- was extremely helpful in answering questions that we had in advance and while on site and even called one afternoon mid-stay to make sure we were doing well and content. While this was primarily a pleasure trip, we both had to keep up with work at home and found the free wifi access throughout the apartment, the access to a printer and the free international phone calls to be an outstanding additional benefit in the apartment. This alone saved surely several hundred dollars over a typical two-week stay in a hotel. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who needs a HIGHLY convenient two-bedroom apartment in Paris for any length of stay. We hope to come back and recommend this without reservation. Kelly,    USA,    May 2010  We just finished our vacation in Paris and this apartment was great! We actually felt we were living in Paris and this was our place. The skylights in the bathroom and hall flooded the unit with natural light and the top floor location provided us with exceptional views. The location was the very best thing ,however, with the Metro close and we rode it everywhere using an Iphone App called Zuti Paris. We were met at the apartment as promised and the representative was still smiling and helpful even though we got lost and were very late. The furnishing were simple, functional and comfortable and we slept well on the bed. Thanks so much! Munn,    USA,    Dec 2009  Amazingly well-equipped! Never seen anything like it! Felt like coming home - everything you need is right here. Absolutely loved the apartment . . . even for 4 big North American adults it was plenty of room! Loved being on the top floor and seeing over the roof tops of the 1st Arrondissement (expected the chimney sweeps of 'Mary Poppins' to jump up at any moment). My husband and I have been to Paris 6 times before - this is the first time renting an apartment - what a pleasure! So much nicer than any hotel. Meadows,    Canada,    Jan 1900  We found the location of the apartment convenient to many things. We like to take walks and so strolled nightly to see the sights after dark--and felt very safe doing so. The walk to the food market was quite fun: we arrived at our home away from home with bags of vegetables, cheeses, breads and flowers. We ate dinners on the small balcony instead of the table! We did meet some of the other residents and found them to be very helpful and welcoming. The apartment did get warm during the day, but the fans and open windows did cool the residence off so that we were able to sleep well during the night. Thanks for a nice place to call home during our travels. Patterson,    USA,    Jun 2009  What we loved about this apartment was the location. It was so central we could walk to many sights and we were so close to the Metro (Chatelet - major station) it was just fantastic. We liked the vibe of rue de Rivoli just around the corner and pastry shop near us.....yum!! The living area was very comfortable and suited us perfectly. Sweet,    Australia,    Oct 2009  If we had a flat in Paris, this is the one we'd like to have. It has everything you need, including lots of light and delightful views of the flowing Seine. The kitchen is cleverly designed. The bedrooms are modest but comfortable. The location is really it's best asset, you are a brief stroll from everything, museums, music, grocery store, flowers, churches, shopping, movie theaters. And at the end of the day an elevator saves a climb to the 7th floor. We found we could easily come back in the late afternoon, regroup, and be off again. Everything was so easily accessible. We only wish we could have stayed longer! The apartment is in the best location in Paris. Metro, bakeries, supermarket, all types of restaurants, a concert hall, the Siene, Rue de Rivoli are all within 3 minutes walk. The apartment itself is beautifully presented and maintained and exellent assistance was provided on arrival. All the information provided in advance was correct and I would thoroughly recommend the Architect's Eyrie Overlooking the Seine. Ann & Woody,    Canada,    Mar 2009  We had a very nice stay in Paris! Everything worked fine, Mme W. welcomed us at the apartment and explained everything to us, and we were really enchanted by the nice views to Théâtre du Châtelet and the Seine. But in particular my parents and I liked very much the decoration of the apartment that is quite functional and very cosy at the same moment – a combination you can't find very often. (My mother was absolutely enthused about the well organised kitchen cupboards, including the little tags indicating which item had to be where!) Thanks to the very central situation of the apartment we could discover quite a lot of Paris, and even with my old father who is not very quick on his feet anymore we could do some walks to Notre Dame, to the Quartier Latin or to Marais, and for the longer distances we could easily take a cab. So our stay in Paris really was a raving success! Nikl,    Germany,    Jan 2009  This was a great place to stay. It was central to everything we wanted to see while in Paris, Notre Dame, St. Capella, The Louvre, etc. There was a metro stop a block away where we took the train from the airport. We really enjoyed the fact that everything thing was within walking distance. The apartment was a very good size and having two rooms worked very well. We didn't have to worry about noise at all since the neighborhood was quiet and the windows on the apartment were very thick. The internet, phone and all other equipment worked great. The beds were comfortable, clean and rooms a good size. It is a top floor apartment but it had a elevator that made getting there a snap. Someone met us to show us the apartment and the owner stayed in contact the whole time.There is a grocery store right around the corner and a great bakery below the apartment on the same block.There were no surprises on what to expect and we really enjoyed our stay. Stinnett,    USA,    Jan 2009  “Thank you for allowing us the chance [to stay] in the beautiful apartment you call your home in Paris. We have had simply a wonderful time – every second of it savoured – from my morning run along the Seine, to visits to museums, to becoming friendly with the local proprietors . . . and just the superb ‘hanging out’ at home . . . our home away from Australia was just superb. Thank you for the many guide books, the quality of the utensils and equipment and the obvious great energy you have put into the place.” Shepherd,    Australia,    Jun 2008  “We were just thrilled with the apartment. It’s clear you’ve thought through everything: the kitchen is well-equipped and the beds are absolutely the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. The location is truly ideal for transportation, sight-seeing, eating, shopping, everything.” Ramos,    USA,    Apr 2008  "As to your lovely apartment . . . it is the right location, the right view, and the right size making it perfect for our return. Thank you for sharing it with us. We enjoyed our stay. We would gladly come again. And, we will recommend it to friends and family going to Paris.” Shearer,    USA,    Jan 2008  "I want to thank you for a wonderful stay in Paris, the flat is so comfortable and welcoming and it was such a treat to be able to do 'tout paris' on foot and also be able to cook for ourselves." Goodwin,    Germany,    Dec 2008  “The location was perfect and the views spectacular! We loved the close proximity to the Seine, restaurants, supermarket, garden stores and pet stores! We enjoyed how quiet it was at night. . . [the caretaker] was very welcoming and informative. We would definitely stay in your apartment on our next visit to Paris and will recommend it to our friends.” Pettigrew,    USA,    Sep 2008