Douces Paroles
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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In the arty and creative quarter of the Canal Saint-Martin, you’d expect to be living in an equally trendy abode. A five-minute walk from the water’s edge, where you’ll pass bakeries, wine bars, and diverse restaurants en route, this home is well placed for exploring Paris’ food scene. With this in mind, it makes sense that your renovated loft used to be part of a cheesemonger. Located in a quaint, paved courtyard just six minutes from the Gare de l'Est, this home looks somewhat unassuming from the outside. While you might sip a café au lait out here in the morning sunshine, you might also fancy serving up brunch on the terrazzo breakfast bar in a beautifully modern kitchen. As the location is a foodie's dream, this kitchen isn’t shy of highlights either. How about freshly ground coffee for your espresso martinis, or banquet-worthy dinners using the raclette grill? Kick back afterwards and loosen your belt on the sofa by an edgy, exposed brickwork wall. Or if you really need a lie down after your cheese feast, ascend the ladders to the secluded mezzanine bedroom of this wonderfully quirky apartment.
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What to expect
Highlights
![Head five minutes to Canal Saint-Martin for waterside cocktails and street food](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/349c5b80-c100-48d1-9df6-062dee6ba393..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Head five minutes to Canal Saint-Martin for waterside cocktails and street food
![Stroll to the colourful streets of Le Marais in just over twenty-five minutes](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/979fab86-7ecc-4e6a-b157-ad44316e8662..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Stroll to the colourful streets of Le Marais in just over twenty-five minutes
![Sip chenin blanc in the peaceful setting of the shared courtyard](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/26d25719-d20c-4b0a-8198-6bf6c0dc8c4c.webp?rect=5%2C8%2C919%2C918&w=480&fit=min)
Sip chenin blanc in the peaceful setting of the shared courtyard
![Prepare some fresh bread and raclette on the terrazzo-topped kitchen counter](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/7b2b6297-9f42-43be-b875-2f12fef19589.jpeg?rect=19%2C353%2C1112%2C1112&w=480&fit=min)
Prepare some fresh bread and raclette on the terrazzo-topped kitchen counter
![Get cosy up on the mezzanine bed with your novel](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/a497ccd6-5d0c-45fa-bbcd-560cb2179fa1.jpeg?rect=197%2C26%2C927%2C926&w=480&fit=min)
Get cosy up on the mezzanine bed with your novel
![Let natural light stream in as you admire the exposed brickwork](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/d205a4c3-9ba7-4e03-8fdc-a908102d25d9/25294228-a963-46de-a1e2-c1e5c4600678.jpeg?rect=500%2C1%2C851%2C851&w=480&fit=min)
Let natural light stream in as you admire the exposed brickwork
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Home truths
There's no TV in this home
You'll need to be able to climb ladders, as the bed is on a mezzanine level
At full capacity, two guests will be sleeping on a double sofa bed in the living room
This home has convenient USB-C and USB-A sockets
As this home allows for self check-in with a lockbox, you won't meet your host
A cot, travel cot, baby bath, children's toys, and high chairs are provided (as well as safety features for kids)
There's no air conditioning, but your host provides fans instead
Paid parking is available on the street only, but the Château Landon metro stop is less than a one-minute walk
The entrance is private to your home
There's no dedicated workspace, but plenty of laptop-friendly spots
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Balcony / patio
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Canal Saint Martin - Oberkampf
Canal Saint Martin is to Paris what Williamsburg once was to New York or Shoreditch was to London. This part of town still retains a certain grittiness that has been largely lost from the abovementioned counterparts - gentrification is undoubtedly on its way but the area still feels authentic and edgy so get there before this changes! You'll be rubbing shoulders with Paris's hippest young things, smoking and drinking outside...
Get around
Airport
Paris-Orly
40 min
Paris Charles de Gaulle
28 min
Train station
Magenta
10 min
Subway station
Gare du Nord
12 min
Bus stop
Château d'Eau
14 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
7 min
Pharmacy
4 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Sarah
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Sarah and her husband have turned a former industrial space into stunning apartments plus a workshop next door where they currently work. Naturally creative and lovers of a great bargain, they thoroughly enjoy finding unique pieces to decorate new spaces.
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