rue de Picardie in the Marais

Space, Amenities & charm

The rue de Picardie apartment was recently purchased and renovated in response to the growing demand for decidedly upscale and elegantly furnished vacation rentals. On a short, quiet street located in central Paris, the apartment is only a few steps away from the bustling rue de Bretagne in the ancient market district of the Marais, one of the oldest parts of Paris.

This central location provides the local inhabitants (and you) with some of the best urban living that Paris offers. Due to the apartment’s situation off of a narrow avenue, there is no noise or traffic encroaching on your privacy. Just a few steps away, however, are numerous shops, restaurants, and cafés in a bustling neighborhood. The oldest outdoor food market in Paris, which dates back almost 1000 years, is nearby on the rue de Bretagne.

From produce sellers to cheese shops, from meat markets to chocolate stores, those staying at rue de Picardie can immediately immerse themselves in the pleasures, the charm and the history that only a central Parisian marketplace can offer. The smell of fresh croissants and morning coffee on the surrounding streets is just one of many distinctly Parisian pleasures that you will enjoy.

In the immediate neighborhood surrounding the apartment, the city is continuing its long-awaited plans of urban enhancement. The rue de Bretagne now has very wide sidewalks which provide more room for cafés and restaurants to set their tables out. Indeed, this part of the Marais is thriving and the Marais overall is one of the better known areas of historic Paris. Just a block away from the apartment is a large city park built where the Knights Templar castle courtyard used to be. Before the building was torn down in the 19th century, the tower prison provided “guest accommodations” to Marie Antoinette.

Thanks to many years of public and private historical renovation work and urban renewal, the Marais has become one of the most agreeable places to reside in Paris. The central location of the Marais district allows for easy access to other key Parisian destinations. For example, Notre Dame Cathedral is just a brief 15 minute walk straight down the rue des Archives. After visiting the Notre Dame cathedral, you could continue on to the Latin Quarter on the south side of the Seine, that is, if you do not simply prefer taking a scenic walk down the Seine towards the world’s most famous museum, the Louvre.

Rue de Picardie is only a short distance from the Republique metro station where 4 metro lines intersect and offer direct routes to other key destinations including Montmartre, the Champs-Elysées, and the Eiffel Tower.

Getting back to your home at rue de Picardie, after a long day of sightseeing, will also be one of the many pleasures that you will enjoy during your stay in Paris. Few hotels can afford to provide you with the space, the amenities, and the charm that this apartment offers. Originally built in the late 1600’s, the apartment has been restored to bring out its unique 17th century architectural features. Upon removing the plaster from the living room walls, the interior architect restored the stones underneath to create a warm, textured atmosphere. He added an interior stained glass window between the living room and the bathroom and he put in a bar which projects out into the living/dining room area. As a result, the living room space is both functional and attractive.

The rue de Picardie apartment is a charming, cozy space and it is equipped with all of the requisite amenities for comfortable living: cable internet, a washer/dryer, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. The bedroom, which oversees the quiet courtyard side of the apartment, sleeps two. The bedroom is very cozy and the bed linens are Italian manufactured Egyptian cotton. Simply tranquil and luxurious.. The living room sofa bed also sleeps two. The bathroom has a large bathtub that also serves as a shower.

Perhaps best of all – for the weary traveler, at least -- rue de Picardie is only one short set of stairs up off the ground floor. This makes the apartment easily accessible to those who want to avoid carrying luggage and groceries up too many steps.

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"... this time, I was going until 1 A.M., loading up my car with the following: 2 very large rectangular mirror frames, a lovely porcelain corner sink with its original faucet, an oak cabinet door, a small cheese cabinet door with its wooden grill, more carved marble mantle pieces, a large cast iron skillet, and bits and pieces of carved wood: from molding to cornices."

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