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This graceful home is a haven of tranquillity in the 5th arrondissement. Although it’s just five minutes from the lively Quartier Monge, and two minutes from the food market at Rue Mouffetard, it seems like you’re in another world. As you escape the metropolis of Paris, follow the white tiled walls, with bamboo stalks lining the passageway – it already feels somewhat surreal for the location. Inside, this home's unquestionable superpower is its grand living space with towering, vaulted ceilings propped up by exposed beams. The skylight illuminates hardwood floors and every piece of the host’s curated collection of striking artwork. Among so many features, we love the upright piano, two sculptural staircases, and the romantic fireplace for chilly nights. Or for balmy summer evenings, there’s a leafy garden and terrace for dining alfresco amidst scents of fresh jasmine. Upstairs, each bathroom is wonderfully unique and luxurious. Whether tiled in the finest Italian mosaic, decorated like a Roman bathhouse, or styled as a Moroccan hammam, you’ll be stunned by the aesthetics. It’s no surprise that this distinctive home is popular with artists and celebrities – maybe this is the perfect place for you to roll out your red carpet.
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What to expect
Highlights
Wander around your locale in the 5th arrondissement to find excellent cafés and bars
Stroll to the Panthéon, just a twelve-minute walk from home
Bring a chilled glass of sauvignon blanc out to the patio on a warm evening
Step into the tiled masterpiece of this unique shower
Arrive in style at the bamboo-clad entrance to the home
Spend an evening soaking in the luxurious bathtub
Light up the fireplace for a cosy afternoon on a rainy day
Try your hand at a tune on the upright piano
Pick a novel to read from the host's extensive library of books
Gaze up at the incredible vaulted ceilings and original beams
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Home truths
A cot is available upon request – just let your host know in advance
The home is set over two levels with no lift, so you'll need to be able to climb some stairs
Free parking is available on the street, or you can pay for a nearby car park
If you're staying a while, the host would appreciate if guests could take care of the plants in the home
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Hot tub
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Latin Quarter
Filled with students pouring out of the city's top universities, the Latin Quarter is packed with character and is a great base for exploring the very best of Paris. The area is a book lover's paradise - there are plenty of wonderful bookshops to rummage through and lots of arthouse cinemas too. This is Paris at its most charming and you'll find vibrant market streets, quaint squares and quiet, tree-lined...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Take a break on rue Montagne Sainte Geneviève
This hill in Paris' Latin Quarter is full of history and dates back to the Roman period. Walk up the rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève with its bars and restaurants.
Try the noodles at Chez Ann
Ann's restaurant has become a canteen for many Parisians who love to watch the chefs making the noodles by hand.
Visit the Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins
This national factory of tapestries based in 1601 is a part of history and its workshops are opened to the public. You can admire the technique and the complexity of the current weavings.
Discover the Grande Mosquée de Paris
This building built between 1922 and 1926 is really worth seeing. The ornaments, shapes and colors of its large patio will transport you traveler. Guests can also relax in the steam room or enjoy the
Taste Korean flavors at Bekseju Village
This Korean bistrot is supreme when it comes to preparing Korean classics. Open seven days of the week, it serves kimchi ragu, spicy broths and succulent pork strips.
Brunch at L'Entracte des Gobelins
If you're looking for an authentic French brasserie serving brunch, l'Entracte des Gobelins is the perfect pitstop.
Time travel at the Galerie de l'Evolution
The 7000 specimens of animals and skeletons that this Museum of Natural History presents tell you their lives and their stories.
Relax in the Square René-Le-Gall
Ce parc en trois parties est un exemple typique du style des années 30. L'architecte qui l'a réalisé s'est inspiré du travail du peintre Arcimboldo et de ses portraits en assemblage de fruits et de légumes
Have dinner in a retro bistro at Au Bon Coin
Everything at Au Bon Coin is seasonal and local with its chef Emmanuel Chanois. They also have an excellent wine list.
Eat every time at Bistrot Mauzac
Morning or evening - you can drop in for breakfast, lunch or tea in this typical bistro in front of Luxembourg Gardens.
Start your day at Sadaharu Aoki
Based in France since 1991, Sadaharu Aoki is a very creative Japanese pâtissier who is always reinventing and mixing Japanese and western recipes in the course of seasons.
Get around
Airport
Paris-Orly
24 min
Paris Charles de Gaulle
45 min
Train station
Port-Royal
13 min
Subway station
Austerlitz
9 min
Bus stop
Port Royal - Berthollet
4 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
2 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 2, steps only
Air con
Wifi speed: 16Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Alain-Serge
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Alain-Serge is a communications expert who travels often both for work and pleasure. Although contact is often over long distance, you've probably guessed that Alain-Serge is pretty good at keeping in touch. Always available to answer guests' questions, he has a Paris-based logistics team ready to help out when necessary.
Registration or licence number: 7510509519014. Property classified as: common.undefined.propertyTypes.commercialResidence.name
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