Experience the charm, character and life of old Paris in this completely new studio in a historic and beautiful 17^th century building located in the prestigious 2^nd Arrondissement, a “Quartier” rich in history and one of only two in the city to retain a village atmosphere.

Situated in the historic Montorgueil district, rue Marie Stuart is a small and narrow cobblestone street extending about 50 meters between rue Montorgueil and the arcades of the Passage du Grand Cerf. Located in a pedestrian district full of small shops, cafés, restaurants, bakeries, markets and a steady stream of Parisians, rue Montorgueil is the last remaining vestige of the great “Halles de Paris” – the central market that moved out of Paris proper in the late 1960s. It is one of the most lively and picturesque parts of Paris. Small shopkeepers sell fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, and an assortment of meats, cheeses, and bread in open shops. Some of the restaurants and stores date back as far as the 17th century! Enjoy the village feeling and sense of place. You will find the bustle and discriminating ambience of Paris until late at night on rue Montorgueil.

But just step into the building on the rue Marie Stuart and leave all the hustle and bustle behind. The building has been completely renovated in the past 10 years in order to modernize the infrastructure while maintaining its historical integrity. It features a locked grill at street level and a locked entrance door to the stairwell. The studio has a new security lock. Quiet, secure and convenient, the studio is situated on the second floor (two floors up) of this small well kept 17th century building. Looking onto the small interior courtyard, it provides a perfect balance to the lively world of the streets outside. The apartment is completely new (June 2009) and features a new oak floor, an open designer kitchen and designer bath with large shower, designer furnishings including a first quality sofa bed and an ottoman. A designer closet/media center bookshelf houses the flat screen television, entertainment center, Wi-Fi and telephone and provides space for clothing.

Rue Marie Stuart is located in the heart of Paris. The Seine, the Louvre, the Garnier Opéra, the Grands Magasins, the high fashion district of the Faubourg St Honoré, the Pompidou Center, the Marais district, the Sainte Chapelle, and the Latin Quarter are all within easy walking distance. The same is true of the shopping center at Les Halles, the Palais Royal, and the Tuilleries Gardens. In the nearby Forum des Halles, you will find a large selection of shops including the largest FNAC (books, films and music) in the city, a large public swimming pool and a Cineplex, complementing the variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops on rue Montorgueil.
Transportation could not be more convenient from this fantastic location. If you cannot walk where you want to go, there are three metro stations (les Halles/Chatelet, Etienne Marcel, Sentier) and three rapid transit lines (RER lines A, B and D) within a five-minute walk of the apartment. The central bus stop at Place Chatelet is also within a few minutes’ walk.

Apartment Amenities:

• NON –smoking apartment!
• Totally new June 2009
• 21 m² (220 ft²)
• Fully equipped designer kitchen:
        Two burner stovetop
        Multifunction Microwave oven
        Coffee maker
        Refrigerator & Freezer
• All dishes, cutlery, and glasses
• Designer bath: Large shower, mirror, hair dryer
• Air conditioning unit
• Clothes washer/dryer combo unit
• Smoke detector for your safety
• Designer sofa bed, folds out to a top quality large double bed
• Designer ottoman
• Solid wood dining bar
• Flat screen TV with cable (English, International and French channels)
• Entertainment unit with DVD/CD/FM-AM
• Linens, towels
• Iron & board
• FREE local telephone usage
• FREE telephone service to North America
• FREE incoming calls
• FREE broadband Wi-Fi Internet service for your laptop