Apartment Rental in Paris: Echézeaux

Our Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris is a remarkable two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex on two levels facing the incomparable Place Dauphine on historic Ile de la Cité in the center of the river Seine. This gorgeous apartment rental in Paris features original beamed ceilings on both levels, and it has been beautifully remodeled to comfortably accommodate six people in modern luxury. While retaining its 2,000-year-old heritage, this unique Square in the center of Paris is a few steps from Notre Dame, from imposing bastions of the French Revolution, and Paris’s most popular museums, yet just a few steps to either side of the Seine lie cafés, bistros, and restaurants. Echézeaux is truly an ideal center for experiencing everything Paris has to offer.

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Description of our apartment rental in Paris

Our Echézeaux Paris apartment rental is an extraordinary addition to our Parisian property portfolio due to both its location on the historic Ile de la Cité and its remarkable renovation that retained much of its old world charm. It easily accommodates six people without a sense of being cramped due to its spacious manner and the addition of a comfortable double sofa bed in the living room. Please note that the beautiful old building where the Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris is located does not have an elevator so you take the stone staircase to the third floor where our Paris apartment rental is located. Because of its historic location and the warm and inviting décor of this fabulous rental apartment, we named it Echézeaux after one of the world’s great burgundy wines — a wine that requires extensive aging to produce a beautiful velvety feel and an aromatic finish of dark fruit, spices, and minerals. And that is exactly what you sense as you step onto this richly historic island and then enter this striking apartment, savoring its warm earth-toned colors with red accents along with its extraordinarily high beamed ceilings.

It is difficult to describe the immensely rewarding experience of living in a gorgeous Paris rental apartment in the very center of Paris’s illustrious history. Imagine waking every morning in the Echézeaux Paris rental apartment to views of Place Dauphine, the ancient square of centuries-old buildings laid out in 1607 by Henri IV and named after the future Louis XIII. At the far end of this exquisite square where our Paris apartment sits, is the Palais de Justice, where two stone lions grace its elegant staircase. Step around the corner from our Paris rental apartment and there sits the Conciergerie, the grisly antechamber to the guillotine where Henri IV’s assassin, the religious fanatic Ravaillac, was imprisoned prior to his execution. During the Revolution this superb four-aisled Gothic Hall of the Men-at-Arms housed more than 4,000 prisoners, including Marie-Antoinette and even the Revolutionary judges Danton and Robespierre — no, none were safe! Better to lighten the mood with a visit next door to Sainte-Chapelle, the ethereal and magical cathedral hailed as one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of the Western world. Marvel at its 15 magnificent stained-glass windows separated by the narrowest of columns that soar 50 feet up to the star-studded, vaulted roof. Walk just one block more from our Paris apartment rental to the Crypte Archéologique, which lies under the square fronting Notre-Dame, to see the 2,000-year-old remains of the original Roman settlement.

In addition to fabulous sightseeing from our Echézeaux Paris apartment rental, there are numerous excellent bistros and restaurants just outside your Paris rental apartment. On tree-lined Place Dauphine, where our Paris apartment rental is located, you will find one of the prettiest squares in Paris. There are four good restaurants, including Bar du Caveau. Frequented by businessmen and politicians alike, it is famous for its excellent food and wine list. Or walk one block in either direction from our Paris apartment rental and cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, to the Left or the Right Bank to find more brasseries and bistros on either side of the Seine.

While there is so much to do and see on this fascinating island and on the nearby banks of the Seine, there is so much more — literally at your fingertips — within very easy walking distance of our Paris apartment rental. On the Right Bank you have the Louvre, the world’s greatest museum, only five minutes away, as is the Samaritaine department store. Rue de Rivoli is loaded with shops as is the multi-leveled Les Halles, just a few blocks beyond. Think unmatched shopping and sightseeing with inexpensive meals thrown in between. Of course, you won’t want to miss visiting the highly ornate Hôtel de Ville, a reconstruction of the 17th-century town hall featuring elaborate stonework, turrets, and statues overlooking a delightful pedestrian square. On the Left Bank just a few minutes’ walk away is the Musée d’Orsay and, of course, all of the wonderful cafés, bistros, and restaurants for which the Left Bank is famous.

Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris Entryway:

Our Paris apartment rental resides on the third and fourth floors (4th and 5th American) of a centuries-old building which does not have an elevator. For those willing to eschew this lack of convenience, however, their efforts will be well rewarded. Stepping through the front door, you are greeted by an expansive and welcoming room featuring an original beamed ceiling that rises over eleven and a half feet high! The Echézeaux Paris apartment rental is extremely well designed as you can see when your eyes pan around the room. Two large windows on the left wall provide loads of natural light and gorgeous views of the famous Place Dauphine below. On the wall opposite the front door of the Paris apartment rental sits a cozy seating arrangement, with a dining area off to its right. Centered on the apartment rental in Paris’ right wall is the interior spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms and bathrooms above, and to the far right as you enter the room is a bar with two stools that fronts the kitchen, which extends further back to the right. Coming full circle, on the wall to your right as you enter, opposite the seating arrangement, is a beautiful limestone fireplace (decorative only). It is topped by two pretty lamps on the mantle and an oversized trumeau mirror that reflects the enormity of this room and its high beamed ceiling. This Paris apartment rental large living area is sumptuous, having been fully restored to its original beauty and enhanced with warm tones of beige, brown, and red that complement the parquet floors and the original high beamed ceiling of our Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris.

Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris, the Living Room:

Taking a closer look, the two large windows on the front wall of the Paris apartment rental are beautifully dressed with floor-to-ceiling beige silk curtains. Between the windows, below a large ornately framed mirror, is a large flat-screen TV and a dual-standard DVD player, so be sure to bring your favorite movies to watch during your ‘down time’ in Paris. In the large built-in closet next to the dining table you’ll find a CD stereo so you can listen in your favorite music as well.

The seating area of the Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris is a natural gathering spot featuring a large cream-colored sofa that easily converts into a comfortable double bed at night — simply flip it open without removing the seat or the back cushions. In our apartment rentals in Paris, we insist on using only those convertible beds that ensure a good night’s sleep, just as we use only the highest quality mattresses available for our beds. Besides providing our guests with a great location and memorable views, we want them to be fully rested so they can take full advantage of all Paris has to offer. Two beautiful wooden lamps flank the sofa, excellent for reading, and mounted above the sofa is an original painting with red highlights that complement the sofa’s decorative cushions as well as reminds us of this very apartment. You’ll want to be sure to include it when you snap pictures of your friends on the couch in our Echézeaux Paris apartment rental. In front of the sofa is a modern dark wood coffee table resting on a woven rug and two facing antique-style straight-back chairs with cushioned seats and back rests.

Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris, the Dining Area:

The dining table of the Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris is from Italy and is beautifully designed in aluminum and sandblasted glass, and it easily expands to seat six on comfortably upholstered chairs. Adding a touch of charm is an antique chandelier above the table, and you can gaze up to a large map of Paris on the wall to plan your next day’s activities. And before heading out from your Apartment rental in Paris, you can store your valuables in the self-programmable safe located in the closet.

Kitchen in the Apartment Rental in Paris:

Turning towards the kitchen in the apartment rental in Paris, there is a pretty brown granite bar with two stools that fronts the kitchen of our apartment rental in Paris, above which hang two modern lamps. It makes a nice counter for grabbing a quick meal, or for enjoying a glass of wine as you converse with the cook. The kitchen is built into an extension off the living room and, although compact, it is amazingly efficient. It features a built-in microwave, small dishwasher, convection oven, coffee pot, toaster, and a two burner electric stove (you’ll find a clothes washer and separate dryer conveniently located upstairs near the bedrooms). The kitchen of this apartment rental in Paris also comes complete with all of the pots, pans, and utensils you’ll need, as well as a full complement of porcelain dishes, cutlery, glasses, and quality linens to set an immaculate table. When you choose to stay in an apartment rental in Paris over a hotel room, the benefits add up quickly, in both the cost savings and the time and effort of always having to dress up. And with our apartment rentals in Paris, you’ll always have an intimate setting in which to dine!

The Bedrooms of our Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris:

The beautiful steel spiral staircase leading up to the two bedrooms and two bathrooms of our Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris allows you gaze down to appreciate both the beauty and size of the living area. Reaching the top of the stairs you are greeted with more beamed ceilings in both the bedrooms and the bathrooms. Turn left into the master bedroom of the Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris to find an extra-wide queen-size bed with only the highest-quality, high thread-count linens with pretty burgundy accents. A small desk in the corner includes high-speed Internet access so you can answer your emails, and the room is sprinkled with pretty wall and table lamps to make working or lounging in bed with a good book a pleasure. There is also a large window for natural light and gorgeous views of the Place Dauphine. We’ve installed a second flat-screen TV and dual-standard DVD player so children can entertain themselves here while parents socialize below.

Apartment rental in Paris, the master bathroom:

The master bedroom’s en-suite bathroom in the Echézeaux apartment rental in Parisis to the right, decorated in beige tile and featuring a toilet, a sink sunk into a curved counter, and a full-size bathtub/shower combination with both fixed and flexible shower heads behind sliding glass doors. Large mirrors add to its sense of space and beautifully reflect the original beamed ceiling.

Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris, the Second Bedroom:

The compact second bedroom in our Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris incorporates an excellent solution for providing both comfortable sleeping and room to maneuver. Special custom bunk beds fold down from the wall and easily flip back up when not in use. A sturdy ladder pulls down to access the upper bed, which has a safety railing that pulls up so there is no risk of a nocturnal tumble. The system is reminiscent of the famous couchette compartments on European trains, taken to a higher level for our apartment rental in Paris. This room also looks out over the Seine, beautifully reflected in the pretty mirror next to the window.

Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris, Bathroom Two:

The second bathroom of our apartment rental in Paris is on the landing at the top of the stairs, opposite the second bedroom. It features a shower, sink, and toilet. The heated chrome towel rack offers plenty of plush white towels, just like in all of our apartment rentals in Paris.

The Echézeaux apartment rental in Paris has been designed to offer captivating open living space along with privacy and ‘time alone’ in the upstairs bedrooms. And, like all of our apartment rentals in Paris, we’ve gone to great lengths to colorfully decorate it to provide a Parisian feel. We strive to ensure that you experience the beauty of this great city even when you’re relaxing ‘at home.’

And because we want you to take full advantage of your Paris stay, we leave lots of guide books for you to peruse. In fact, we’ll send you a comprehensive information packet about the apartment and the neighborhood, including tips on food shopping and restaurants, as soon as you reserve one of our apartment rentals in Paris. In addition, our in-house staff of housekeepers and maintenance people will ensure your apartment is spotless and fully functional, and one of our friendly greeters will meet you when you arrive to explain how all of the appliances operate and answer any questions you may have. You probably won’t find services such as these when you shop around for apartment rentals in Paris, but they can make all the difference in your stay.

This is a non-smoking apartment.

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