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La Rose du Marais is a beautiful and spacious home away from home in the heart of Paris' oldest district -- Le Marais. Professionally renovated and redecorated, this charming apartment is in a stately and quiet building just a few blocks away from Place des Vosges.

On the third floor with an elevator, you may enter the building from both boulevard Beaumarchais and rue des Arquebusiers in the 3rd Arrondissement, making it convenient to Métro lines, buses and all of central Paris.

Rue des Arquebusiers is an oasis in the bustling Marais. The street hosts a small, elegant hotel, Villa Beaumarchais, featured prominently in the 2001 French film, Va Savoir, by the famous film director, Jacques Rivette, and a magnificent jewel of a rose garden, Jardin Saint-Gilles-Grand-Veneur adjacent to the grounds of Saint Denis du Saint Sacrement and its abbey.

The Beaumarchais lobby retains its original mosaic tile work, stained glass windows and glass block ceiling. It is literally like stepping back in time to turn-of-the-20th-century Paris.

The apartment’s grand entry doors lead into a sun-bathed foyer with beautiful rose trellis ironwork and streams of natural light from the large windows that line the entire apartment overlooking the peaceful cobblestoned courtyard. A lovely powder room is just off the foyer.

The foyer opens to a spacious dining room, with an antique dining set that seats up to eight people. A hand-crafted marble-topped vaisselier buffet is conveniently equipped with dinnerware, a sink and hidden dishwasher. On the walls are original illustrations by Hansi, one of France’s most famous illustrators of the WWI era.

The kitchen is entirely new with new custom cabinetry and appliances -- a full sized oven, a four-burner stove top with both gas and electric burners, a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and all cooking equipment and utensils…it even has a concealed washer/dryer.

Just beyond the dining area is a comfortable living room equipped with a custom-made sofa, (built 2 blocks away at l’Atelier Saint Sabin) which cleverly converts into either a double bed or two singles -- each as comfortable as the master bed (also a Saint Sabin original). There is a cozy leather love seat that complements all of the other French antique wood furnishings. The room is intimately lit with unique locally hand-crafted table and floor lamps. Original prints from one of Paris’ most noted photographers adorn the walls.

Overlooking the courtyard, the master bedroom, boasts a custom-built queen-sized bed dressed with plush bed linens and four huge built-in drawers in its base. A full size antique armoire provides ample space for hanging clothes, as well as shelving. As this and the second bedroom are located on the courtyard side, your Parisian dreams will never be interrupted by the bustle of Boulevard Beaumarchais.

A hallway off the living room connects the second bedroom with the bathroom, giving it an “en-suite” feeling. The bedroom features a full-sized bed, a small desk, bookshelves, another antique armoire and closets. It has the feeling of a Paris writer’s retreat.

The bright and luxurious bathroom has been completely renovated to combine every modern convenience with an “old Paris” feeling using the highest quality period fixtures and gleaming white “Métro” tiles. The main bathroom sink is solidly traditional and spacious with a full glass shower, with rainfall shower head as well as a smaller traditional shower head. The wall-mounted, heated towel rack ensures that you will never be cold when stepping out of the shower to towels that are warm and fluffy.

Your favorite programming can be viewed on the large flat screen high-definition television and if you're in for the evening, you may cozy up to a movie or listen to Edith Piaf on the combination DVD/CD player. Cable HDTV allows you to watch over 100 channels, including several in English such as CNN and BBC World. The apartment comes with a private WiFi signal and unlimited free telephone calls to over 100 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia. These services as well as all linens are included in the rental rate

The Area Around Boulevard Beaumarchais and Rue des Arquebusiers

The apartment is located near Place des Vosges, between Place de la Bastille, and Place de la République, both of which are transportation hubs with a multitude of other services. Around Place de La Bastille you will find hundreds of restaurants, the largest open-air market in the city (Richard-Lenoir), movie theaters and the Opéra Bastille. The area near the apartment is well served by local shops such as boulangeries (bakeries), a number of boucheries (butchers), poissonneries (fish markets), épiceries (grocery stores), primeurs (fruit/vegetable shops), fleuristes (flower shops), bar/tabacs (tobacco shops), and that staple of French life, cafés. The well known Cirque d'Hiver is also a short walk from the apartment, as are La Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso and Musée Carnavalet. The scenic Canal Saint Martin and the trendy 11th Arrondissement is also very nearby.

Transportation:

Metro: Saint-Sébastien-Froissart (2 blocks towards Place de la République), Chemin Vert (2 blocks towards Place de la Bastille) (#8), Bastille (#1, 5, 8)
Bus line #s: 96, 20, 65, 29

Amenities:

- Apartment completely renovated, 2008
- Luxurious bathroom with 2 sinks and shower, plus powder room with toilet
- Completely renovated kitchen with all new appliances
- Full oven, four-burner stove top with exhaust hood
- Dishwasher and washer/dryer
-“En-suite” set-up
- Large bright dining and living rooms
- Antique furniture throughout
- Original artwork by local and national artists
- Dining table expands to seat eight
- Sofa with pull out trundle bed that can be used as a double or two singles
- Samsung flat screen HD TV
- DVD/CD player
- Cable television with over 100 channels
- VOIP phone with free calling to over 100 countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia
- Two bedrooms: queen bed in master bedroom and large double bed in 2nd bedroom
- Spacious antique armoires in both bedrooms with lots of hanging space
- CD/radio/alarm in master bedroom
- Located on the third floor with elevator
- Digicode entry system
- Overlooks large quiet courtyard, with five full double windows
- Very close to two Métro stops
- Electricity, heat, telephone and internet included
- Non-smoking
- No pets allowed

Guest Comments:

The apartment was great. I especially appreciated the Wi-Fi and the international telephone. Also, the building was quiet and well maintained. The apartment had all the conveniences, more than I had expected. And the location is excellent. I had quick access to bus and Métro, not to mention walking through the Marais.

William L., Philadelphia PA

As our last days draw near, we wanted to say we have enjoyed the apartment, especially after the long cold days of strolling around Paris. It is a good location, roomy and all the facilities work fine.

Jay L., Saratoga Springs, UT

Let me begin by telling you that our trip to Paris was a once in a lifetime vacation. We enjoyed the city itself, our neighborhood in particular, and our apartment most of all! The apartment is beautiful and beautifully appointed, we had everything we needed to make it our home away from home and our family gathering place. We cannot thank you enough for being our competent, efficient, and super friendly Paris contact. Everything work out perfectly, from Andy's taxi service (Marc was delightful), to the neighborhood markets that we found and the central location of the apartment. And it made us so happy that the apartment was available after we left so that our family could continue to enjoy. Thank you for making those arrangements. We are already dreaming of our return to Paris and our Paris apartment and would freely recommend "Parler Paris Apartments" and you in particular to anyone traveling to your beautiful city.

Clete C. and Thomas D., Washington, DC

Your service was first class. Thank you for a hassle-free vacation in a well-appointed, roomy and comfortable apartment. The location of La Rose du Marais is its first selling point, in the midst of the charming and vibrant Marais district. Yet it is also a quiet apartment, being at the back of the apartment block abutting a peaceful laneway. The apartment itself welcomes you the minute you step inside, chic and cozy in its decor, and with ample living room for an inner-city two-bedroom apartment. You are welcomed with freshly-ground coffee in the
pantry, a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and good instructions to help you settle effortlessly into your paris home for your vacation. We would return to la rose du marais without hesitation.

Sue H., Williamstown, Australia

Our family had the pleasure of renting La Rose du Marais from December 30th to January 2nd. The apartment was beautiful and very well equipped to meet all our needs. The quartier was also lovely and we had a wonderful time during our visit. Thank you to everyone involved in arranging the rental, especially John, and Jennifer who was kind enough to meet us upon our arrival to provide keys to the apartment. We will be happy to promote your services to all our Canadian students, friends and family who are planning trips to Paris in the future.

Anne-Marie F. , Ottawa, Canada

The moment we stepped into La Rose du Marais, we knew we had made an incredible choice for where to stay in Paris. This apartment's invitingly warm decor and large rooms made living with five people extremely comfortable. From the floor to ceiling ironwork in the foyer to the gorgeous armoires in the bedrooms, we were surrounded by beauty. Although the streets of Paris called to us each day, we were often drawn back to "La Rose" to relax in its warmth and charm. The day we left, we truly felt we were leaving our home in Paris.

Kathy and Dick D., Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Price (everything included):

Night	Week	Month
225€ to 325€	1420€ to 2050€	3550€ to 5125€

• Security deposit = U.S. dollar equivalent of €1,000 by personal check or credit card authorization.
• Prices vary according to season and availability. High seasons may be calculated at the daily rate.
• Minimum rental of 4 nights (or 3 nights when booked within 30 days prior to arrival date)
• All linens are supplied, as well as weekly housekeeping for stays of 10 nights or more, electricity, heat, telephone and Internet.
• Contract is required.
• Rental payment can be made by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) in U.S. Dollars. To check today's exchange rate, visit Moneycorp Currency Convertor

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