Right in the heart of the heart of Saint Germain des Prés! This apartment is both very French and very modern, and an unexpected delight on an ancient street. Measuring about 400 sq ft, the apartment "lives large" because of its two story arrangement.
While being on the ground floor can invite intrusion (e.g. the flower vendor who leaned into the window, the gawking tourists, cigarette smoke, accordion music, etc.), it does mean that you never have to climb up stairs or cram into a coffin-sized elevator when you come home with groceries or sore feet.
The place is in close proximity to everything you'd want in a vacation rental--it's paces from the infamous wine shop Le Dernier Goutte, just down the way from the classic Relais Odéon, and inches from Le Procope. The Odéon Metro stop is right across Blvd Saint Germain.
It's amazing how well-appointed the apartment's tiny kitchen is. We stayed for a month and cooked in frequently, taking advantage of Paris' many fabulous street markets for produce, fresh pasta, and bread.
I'd by lying if I didn't admit that we shed a few tears when it came time to leave this gem of a home away from home. It's a very comfortable place to hang you hat, put your feet up, and live the dream.