Location

Paris was born on the Ile de la Cité. This fantastic Island on the Seine River is the real heart of the city. From this small island, the city grew over time to become the French capital that we love today. Up today, only a few number of Parisians are still fortunate enough to call the island home. The island is also famous for hosting the Sainte Chapelle, the Palais de Justice, the Conciergerie and the Hôtel-Dieu. The flat is at easy walking distance of the Louvre Museum, The Pompidou center, and the Latin Quarter. All shopping necessities and fine shops and restaurants are present or very close by either on the same street or nearby on the Isle Saint Louis. The two islands are organized in such a way that you feel in a Village in the heart of Paris.
The one-bedroom apartment is located on one of the few medieval roads on Île de la Cité preserved by Haussmann’s major works. This house, whose demolition was planned to regularize the street, was preserved by a 1962 decree of André Malraux. Also, at number 6 of the street, you can see on the roadway the layout of the first enclosure of Paris, built in 276 during the great invasion of the Barbarians.
You are in the pulse of the city: cross over the bridge to Ile Saint Louis and you will be in the village spirit of this preserved neighborhood. Ile Saint Louis offers everything from pharmacies, a news stand, several banks with ATM, a florist, three bakeries, three grocery stores, a cheese shops, a couple of wine handler, art galleries and many other fine shops.
After that you are spoilt for choice: left bank, with the latin quarter, Saint Michel, Saint Germain des Pres, or right bank with the Marais, the Louvre, Les Halles, the Champs Elysees…..

THE APARTMENT

• On the Île de la Cité, rue de la Colombe owes its name to a love story between two doves who are said to have lived here in the 13th century. This legend is recalled by the sculptures and bas-reliefs on the old house at no. 4.

• In the 13th century, rue de la Colombe no. 4 was home to a Breton sculptor who was working on the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, and had tamed a pair of doves. One day, probably following a flood in the Seine, the house collapsed, and the doves were trapped in the rubble. Only the male managed to escape.

• Several times a day, he fetched seeds from Paris to feed his mate, and made her drink water from the Seine using a piece of straw. The spectacle moved the local residents, who joined forces to free the female.

• On the day of their reunion, the birds soared into the sky and performed a dance to thank those who had saved them.

• Entering inside this Historical 17th century building the staircase with secure banister wrought iron that will lead you to your “Parisian Pied à Terre” to the 2nd French Floor with easy access.

• This is a truly French elegant contemporary Art Deco renovated One bedroom apartment, with a surface of 38 square meters ( 408sqf), on which all space has been optimized to offer a complete comfort.

• The layout and configuration of the property is simple and efficient.

• With its four soundproofed double glazing windows (with blackout wooden roller blinds), the living room and dining room area are bathed on natural daylight with North /Est exposure and offer views on the elegant City Hall, Hotel de Ville.

• The living room area offers a comfortable sofa, and coffee table for relaxing time or watching the flat screen TV present in the room ( with all main international channels).

• The dining area is composed with a black marble round table and four contemporary armchairs to enjoy every gourmets moments from the early daylight breakfast to romantic candlelight dinners facing the City Hall.

• The kitchen area has been cleverly integrated with sliding wooden doors facing the dining room.

• Opening doors you will find the fully equipped kitchenette offering all the amenities to prepare all meals and store groceries: two vitro-ceramic induction burners, microwave, oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher electric kettle and toaster, electrical coffee maker. Glassware, cutlery, dishes and utensils are stored in the built in closets.

• This comfortable combined living space has parquet flooring throughout

• The separate bedroom offering soundproofed double glazing windows, with blackout curtains to make the room dark at night, is also bathed on natural daylight.

• A new Queen size bed will welcome your sweet dreams, after a long day Parisian discoveries.

• The bedroom also offers closet and storage cupboards for your personal belongings, including a safety box.

• There is a small working desk to check your emails or make your itineraries.

• Next to the bedroom is the elegant full marble bathroom: walk-in shower, washbasin, illuminated mirror, toiletries, towel warmer, hairdryer, and WC. The washing machine and a rack to hang up drying clothes are present in the bathroom. Iron and ironing board are also available.

• New WIFI High Speed internet with the same unlimited free connection as in all our Paris apartment rentals.

• Please note the apartment is also fully equipped with built in air conditioning.

• The building is secure with two entrance doors with specific door codes for your security and privacy.

• This is a non-smoking apartment. For sanitary & hygiene reasons and for close neighborhood residents relationships, pets are not allowed.

   

OUR SERVICES

• An English speaking member of our staff will greet you in our office, upon your arrival, during the week days from 10.30am until 6.30pm.
• An exhaustive list of services is offered through our personalized welcome guide with restaurants and cultural events list prepared especially for you, including the major exhibitions, the operas, concerts…
• A personalized concierge service to book in advance the best restaurants with specific privileged contacts, Opera and classical concert Tickets with secured reservations (only fort excellent top category seats), cabaret, theatre and exhibition tickets.
• A comprehensive service is maintained throughout your stay.
• A personalized airport transfer may be organized for your arrival and departure.
• Check in time: 3:00pm; Check out time: 11am.
• Bed linen, towels, welcome products designed by Guest Apartment Services Paris upon your arrival.
• Bed linen and towels are changed as stated in the rental terms.
• Dishes, glassware, cutlery and all kitchen essentials are provided.
• We sincerely invite you to visit the informative section “SERVICES & AMENITIES” on our website to discover all the services at your disposal for a quality stay.