Location
At the center of the Isle Saint Louis you will discover a building which hides a mark of the past. This apartment on Rue Saint Louis en l’Ile, is a testimony to the 18th century adapted to the comforts and the convenience of today.
All the shopping conveniences are to be discovered nearly at your door:
a pharmacy, a post office, a news agent, bakery and pastry, groceries and other shops. Other services, traditional restaurants and brasseries, cafés, art galleries, as well as shops with fresh typical French products are to be found on the Isle. The Isle feels like a village inside of Paris. The quays which surround the island are the perfect for romantic walks
Crossing one of the six bridges you will enjoy either the right or left bank for a wider range of shops. The most important and attractive cultural places are located close by the Isle Saint Louis : Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Pompidou Centre, the Left Bank and Latin Quarter, and Sainte Chapelle are all within easy walking distance.
The metro line 1, the main subway line, is easily accessible at the nearby Saint Paul metro station and goes directly to many of the most important sights. Metro line 7 is also easily accessible at the nearby Pont Marie metro station.
Interior
- his refined furnished one bedroom apartment has been transformed into an elegant and cozy home. The 52 square meters has been renovated in a french style that highlights the genuine designs upon the exposed beam ceilings, the stone wall, the parquet floor, the Louis 16th style carved stone fireplace and the comfortable mix of contemporary and traditional furniture. Light, space, and most of all energy flows through the apartment, provided by the five large windows as well as the inside glass wall and doors. This is a space that invites one to relax, to contemplate and to enjoy.
- After the foyer entrance, the staircase gives access to the apartment after walking four flights of stairs. One steps directly through the entrance Hall. The apartment is organized in 2 areas: on the left the family room and the kitchen facing the street and on the right the bedroom, overlooking the quiet courtyard side with view on the roofs of Paris.
- Opening a double glass doors, the spacious living area will give you the spirit of elegance with the four French windows, the herringbone pattern parquet flooring, the carved stone fireplace adorned by a large mirror, a stonewall and the exposed beam ceilings.
Next to the double glass doors, the dining area with an antique table that seats 4 persons is ideal for family or friends great dinners. Facing the stonewall, an antique desk is an invitation for writing the amazing experiences in the City of lights
The living room area is set along the wall connecting with the kitchen which is raised with a glass window, increasing the feeling of conviviality. As for the seating arrangement, a large sofa seat comfortably three persons and is centered on a glass table and two Voltaire style armchairs. An old chest covered with cushions is facing the sofa for more comfort. It is ideal for a calm rest after a long day of cultural visits or sharing a drink before dinner. - The fully equipped kitchen is separated from the living room by a glass door. A long wooden worktop is facing the living room, the kitchen is set with a vitroceramic hob, microwave, oven and fridge, freezer, coffee maker, toaster and electrical kettle. All necessary cutlery, glassware and crockery are available in the built in cabinets.
- The Master bedroom with parquet floor and exposed beam ceilings, is facing a quiet courtyard and offers a nice view on the roofs of the Ile Saint Louis. The Queen Size bed is facing a large wardrobe closet available for luggage and clothing. It is covered with mirrors that dispatch a natural light. Two lamps above the bed and a chandelier create a cosy relaxing ambience. A small table facing the window inspire the romanticism.
- In between, accessible from the kitchen, the bathroom offers a large walk in shower, a wash basin, WC, toiletries and a towel warmer.