1st Arrondissement Louvre Vacation Rental apartment: Ile Saint Louis

Sophistication and traditional French elegance describe this air-conditioned, non-smoking, corner apartment. Live surrounded by everything you admire about French interior design without sacrificing comfort. Rich hardwood floors accented with Oriental rugs complement three sets of floor-to-ceiling French doors which open onto a wrap-around balcony.

From here enjoy views of the true heart of Paris. Come home in the late afternoon to sip your favorite French wine on the balcony, and watch the world go by from an unrivalled vantage point. This is the heart of Ile Saint Louis.

Light bathes this apartment from windows in every direction. Located in an historic building, completely renovated recently, this 650 sq. ft. one bedroom apartment combines the best of old and new.

From the sleek, brand new kitchen to the master bedroom with its exposed wooden beams, you will experience elegance and comfort offered only by five-star hotels.

The apartment is reached by an elevator from the beautifully designed lobby, which resembles a paneled library. Modern conveniences abound: High speed /Wifi internet access, flat-panel TV with cable and DVD player and a state-of-the-art security system with interphone for admitting guests.

Living room : The living room has three sets of floor to ceiling french doors each of which leads to a wrap around balcony from which there is a view of the roofs of Paris and of the street scene in the heart of l?Ile Saint Louis. The room is tastfully furnished with a combination of classic french and contemporary furnishings all outlined by hardwood floors which are partially covered by an oriental carpet. In the living room are also found a flat panel television with DVD player and WIFI highspeed internet connection. Work or be entertained by your 21st century TV or computer screens while looking at 17th century roofs.

Bedroom : The bedroom too has a set of floor to ceiling french doors which open onto another balcony which is flooded by the eastern sun in the spring and summer. This is the perfect place to eat your continental breakfast. The bedroom has exposed beems typical of many of the apartments in this historic section of Paris. For your comfort there is a queen sized bed ( 160 cm), dresser and luggage racks as well as bedside tables. In this room you can travel back in time.

Kitchen : The state of the art Italian kitchen features German Neff appliances which include a floor to ceiling refrigerator, convection oven, microwave, dishwasher, flat electric stovetop and expresso machine. Light floods into the kitchen from the large eastern facing double window.

Bathroom : The apartment has a charming, spacious W.C. or half bath. The masterbath has a tub/shower, pullman countertop, washer/dryer, towel warmer, as well as ample closet space and extensive recessed lighting.

This is a non smoking, no pets, only 2 person occupancy apartment.

Centrally located on the Ile Saint-Louis, one of the most requested areas of Paris, this luxurious and exceptional property is a short walking distance from many major sites such as Le Louvre, Notre Dame and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The Seine river is ever present as one walks the small streets or crosses over the many bridges.

Each time you cross the Pont de la Tournelle, "on the way to the continent," as the locals like to say, you'll have a breathtaking view of Notre Dame that will leave you dazzled. The Latin Quarter on the Left Bank, and the Marais on the Right Bank, are just short strolls away. This is truly the heart of Paris!