3rd Arrondissement Le Marais Vacation Rental apartment: Marais

Perched over the streets of old Paris, this corner apartment rental offers a glimpse of worlds past, and a view of the bustling life of today’s Marais.

Held within 400-year-old stone walls, exposed to view, and under original wooden beams, the atmosphere in this romantic one-bedroom apartment is strictly Parisian.

The cozy bedroom has a Queen bed that can alternately be made up as two singles for flexibility in sleeping arrangements. With slate floors, a large built-in closet and down bedding, this bedroom has been decorated with comfort and style in mind.

Warm and simple, with classic brick red tomettes flooring, the bathroom has an antique Venetian mirror over the basin. With diffuse natural light and thick towels warmed to perfection, what more could you want from a bath?

In the evening light when the low sun warms the stone walls, when the view from the corner window stretches the length of rue de Gravelliers, the full charm of the apartment, is irresistibly revealed. The original stone, exposed beams and the three large windows that open to the narrow streets below make the main room a place you’ll want to spend your contented afternoons. After a visit to the local markets, cook in the fully equipped open kitchen with its slate countertops and new appliances. Eat or just sit and watch the people go by below from the perch of the table in the corner, embraced by windows on either side. Relax, read in the large chair, or should you choose, turn on the flat screen TV with its many cable options or surf the web thanks to the wireless Internet Wifi connection. The sofa pulls out to a comfortable bed that can easily sleep two.

The Marais is one of the most ancient and picturesque parts of Paris, characterized by its unique 17th century buildings and elegant stores and restaurants.

For visitors who wish to explore Paris on foot, this is an excellent point from which to do so, for the marvellous Marais district includes the Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum, Hotel de Ville and of course the Louvre. Notre Dame and the Ile St Louis are just 10mn away on foot.