Isabelle and her husband are the perfect hosts for this gorgeous and centrally located modern apartment in a 17th century building that they renovated with all the modern conveniences and custom craftsmanship. They also live in the building and have great pride in their homes. We were one of the first guests in their newly renovated and upscale 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 level apartment that is as perfect in person as you see in the professional photographs. Our hosts were gracious, warm, and inviting and went out of their way to make feel so welcome. We will without any reservations seek to stay here on our next trip back to Paris.
The apartment is right behind the Institute of France and the Pont des Arts bridge and right across the Seine from the Louvre. With a modern digital key fob, you pass through a large wooden door to enter the private courtyard where you can relax and have a meal even in the spring or fall as there are heat lamps. In the apartment, you enter on the ground floor right into a kitchen/breakfast bar area with seating for 5. There is also a small bathroom on this level. The kitchen is modern with all the appliances including a large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven and microwave. There is a Nespresso, toaster, and water heater as well. Everything you need to cook a great meal after a trip to the local markets. A brilliantly lit winding staircase takes you up to a living room/sitting area and one of four Apple TVs. The master bedroom is bright and has a large king sized bed with comfortable linen. There is a digital safe in the large closet. The master bath is exactly as you see in the photos. (There is a hairdryer). The other bedroom is also very nice and has a queen sized bed and custom bench and also as an ensuite bath. There are large windows throughout the entire apartment and it gets a good breeze though Paris does get hot in the summer months. Housekeeping was provided during our 10 day stay.
The apartment is perfect for a family or even 2 couples traveling together. One thing to note, the winding staircase can be tricky for very young children or elder people. Isabelle also has another 2 bedroom apartment (without kitchen) in the same building so if you are a larger party, there may be an opportunity to rent both units.