Beauty in the 6th
This bright, spacious apartment welcomes you to Paris! Designed with great detail in mind and with an Italian and Greco-Roman flair, this apartment truly stands out from the rest. With a private courtyard and large windows, there is plenty of serenity and natural light.
Located in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, centered between the Luxembourg Gardens and Place Saint Sulpice, you have everything you need.
3000 euros/month
Weekly visits negotiable-Details and reservations Terrance@paris-expat.com
Hotel Madison/Saint-Germain-Big August Savings
Contact me at Terrance@Paris-expat.com for special rates
Explore the capital and its numerous landmarks from this ideally located hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Cross the boulevard and you will arrive at my favorite Paris cafe Les Deux Magots.
Redesigned as a 'lifestyle hotel', the Madison Hotel is a real home-away-from-home, the perfect place to unwind, relaxing on its sofas, reading a book in the library and/or curling up by the fire.
The Madison is also the home of my literary salons and singing gigs.
Available June 15-?
Light-filled 5th arrondissement Beauty
Details and booking
Art Deco Charmer with Elevator
Available July 1-September 30
Excellent 1927 Deco building (4th floor), with concierge and double-door interphone-system security. On a quiet residential cobble-stoned street in an authentically Parisian (i.e. non-touristic) village-like neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, ethnic eateries, bars and street life.
On a quiet street near the Metro Poissonière this light-filled 1 bedroom haven awaits the discerning traveler who prefers to avoid the high-priced tourist neighbourhoods and spend the savings on the important things: food, wine and perhaps a designer dress for madame.
Montmartre 1BR with Elevator
Available July 3rd to August 27th
Ideally located in a quiet section of Montmartre, the recently renovated 43 square meter apartment is located on the 3rd floor with an elevator.
If you like to cook you’ll love this place. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, ceramic stove, Nespresso machine, micro wave oven, dish washer, washing machine, refrigerator and freezer. This will be an ideal space for entertaining and with the 9 meter-long balcony iaccessible from the living-room and bedroom a delightful spot for morning coffee or afternoon apéritifs.
Ils Saint Louis
**Charming 17th-Century Apartment on Quai de Béthune, Île Saint-Louis**
Experience the elegance of Paris in this beautiful 17th-century building, nestled on the picturesque Quai de Béthune on Île Saint-Louis. This 60 m² apartment offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort, perfect for an extended stay in the heart of the city.
Hotel Louison Montparnasse
Your visit begins with a warm welcome from the charming, helpful, bilingual staff.
Wood panelling, marble, parquet floors and a treasure trove of antique furniture all serve as a reminder that this is a building with a history: this was once the home of the Marquise de Maintenon, and the house where she raised the children of Madame de Montespan and Louis XIV.
In 2007, the then Aviatic hotel was entirely renovated by the architect F. Foucaut.
Bountiful breakfasts: cappuccinos, expresso, croissant, baguettes, charcuterie, fromage, yogurt, fruit juices-enough to last till dinnertime.
Air conditioning, free Wi-fi, flat screen televisions
Reservations: Terrance@paris-expat.com
Hotel Artus/Saint Germain
Completely renovated, the Artus Hotel has its own universe, straight from the fifties and sixties eras. The colors are contrasting, the furniture is designer, the graphic patterns are there to punctuate the whole, and the space wants to be structured.
What other district than Saint-Germain-des-Prés for your stay on the left bank of Paris? Our 27 rooms and suites welcome you in a most invigorating colorful atmosphere, combining vintage and contemporary with style and functionality. Its atypical structure also allows for exceptional rooms such as our Suite Exclusive, a room with a terrace, separate living room and whirlpool bathroom on the top floor of the hotel, or our room duplex , which looks like a small Parisian apartment
Hotel du Buci/Saint Germain
An intimate refuge in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-prés
At the Hotel de Buci, you'll find yourself in the warm calm of a hotel that feels like a Parisian apartment in la Belle Epoque. Period furniture, four-poster beds and shimmering colors give residents a feeling of gentle voluptuousness.
Latin Quarter-5th arrondissement
Available from July 17
Charming classic Parisian apartment on the left bank. Nestled on a quiet one way street, between the Seine/Notre Dame and Blvd St. Germain. Gorgeous windows with great light and quintessential rooftop views. Calm and quiet yet in the heart of old Paris. 17th Century building with elevator. Fully equipped with high end furnishings & amenities, great bed in mezzanine, sofa bed and fold down sofa in den/entry room. Hi speed fiber wifi, Nespresso, Kettle, Dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, stereo, TV, DVD, library full of guide books, portable A/C unit. Close to Cafes, groceries, Metro, Taxi stand, and great Open Market 3 days a week. Everything is a block away, yet it feels like a country oasis! Perfect for 1, 2 or 3 guests. One bathroom, small galley kitchen. Prize winning croissants and baguettes at the corner. The perfect retreat to come home to after sightseeing, shopping or just wandering around Paris.
In a nutshell:
Great Light, Parisian Charm, fantastic location, Super comfy.
Marais Beauty
A third floor gem looking over les toits de Paris, this lovely art-filled 1BR apartment reflects the elegance and fine taste of its owner. Parquet, floors, book shelves groaning with knowledge. A sofa bed opens to provide sleep to an extra guest or family member.
Elegant Marais Studio
Elegant pied à terre near the Place des Vosges
On a quiet street just off the Place des Vosges this 40 square meter studio is a haven for sophisticates. Beautifully furnished in tan and gray, including the parquet floor, and Cocteau tableaux adorning the walls.
Montmarte 1BR
Ideally located in a quiet section of Montmartre, the recently renovated 43 square meter apartment is located on the 3rd floor with an elevator.
If you like to cook you’ll love this place. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, ceramic stove, Nespresso machine, micro wave oven, dish washer, washing machine, refrigerator and freezer. This will be an ideal space for entertaining and with the 9 meter-long balcony accessible from the living-room and bedroom a delightful spot for morning coffee or afternoon apéritifs.
My husband and I rented this apartment for our honeymoon. We absolutely loved it! Montmartre is our favourite part of Paris, and the apartment is situated in a great neighbourhood. It is within walking distance of wonderful shops and famous attractions. We are going to book it again when we return in 2024-Teresa & Maurice

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