Blancs Manteaux

Narrow medieval streets and ancient houses rub shoulders with splendid 17th and 18thC "Hôtels Particuliers", those grand private mansions of bygone days. Today, many have become museums including the Musée Picasso, the Musée Carnavalet, the Museum of the History of Paris - all are just a few blocks away. The streets of the Marais are full of wonderful old buildings, secret courtyards and other architectural beauties. A favorrite of both Parisians and tourists.

A short walk to the east takes you to the most beautiful 17thC square in Paris, the Place des Vosges, and to the west explore the elegant arcades of the Palais Royal as well as the designer boutiques on the Place de la Victoire. The rue des Francs Bourgeois, one block away, is another shopping favorite, with lots of boutiques open on Sundays 

The Seine is within a 10 minute walk and just over the river you can explore the Ile St Louis and the Ile de la Cité (Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Sainte Chapelle) with its flower and bird markets, are also within easy reach by foot. The Louvre is also within walking distance, and the metro will take you direct to the Champs Elysées in an easy 10 minutes. Restaurants and cafés from simple to sophisticated, according to your mood and appetite. The perfect base from which to enjoy Paris  as it is very safe both by day and by night!

We especially recommend this sophisticated and spacious apartment (approx 560 sq ft) which has been newly renovated to an excellent standard. An elevator (plus half a flight of stairs) take you to this second floor* apartment. Tall windows on every side, combined with pristine white walls and fresh print fabrics, ensure that the apartment is bright and luminous. Double glazing and polished parquet with rugs throughout.

• The entrance hall leads to the sitting/dining room with sofa, armchairs, dining furniture and cable TV (CNN) and two big windows with a view over the rue Vieille du Temple and a magnificent "hôtel particulier".
• Also off the hall, Japanese style fabric paneled sliding doors open onto the bedroom, overlooking roof tops and a quiet side street, with double bed, good storage, and an excellent en suite shower room with washing machine - Separate WC.
• Compact but excellent well-equipped kitchen
• Electric radiators throughout.
• Initial linen supplied.
• Local line telephone.