The Marais Penthouse.

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This Penthouse.

 

Breathtaking views from your own expansive, private rooftop, perched high above one of the best neighborhoods in central Paris, make the magnificent Marais Penthouse an ideal choice for families, friends, or business travelers. The grand split-level layout boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the unique space is characterized with thoughtful design throughout.

An elevator to the fifth floor (sixth floor US) brings guests to the first of two interior levels, welcomed by a dramatic, rotund foyer, with skylights and accent lighting that filter through the spiral stairs. This first floor includes the main salon, kitchen, and dining room. Art deco furnishings and original artwork enhance the exceptional space of the salon with two separate sitting areas. On one side, a bright yellow sofa and stylish sitting chairs are framed by the fireplace and floor-to-ceiling French windows that flood the room with natural light and open up onto the step-out balcony. On the other side of the salon, a smaller, comfortable couch is ideally located near the bookshelves and writing desk – a lovely spot to catch up on writing postcards or settling in to read a good book at the end of a long-day discovering all of the best that Paris has to offer just outside. A TV is cleverly hidden behind a white curved cabinet wall.

The modern kitchen is bright and spacious, with blonde woods cabinets, high-end appliances, a wrap-around counter space, and professional cookware and utensils. A pass-through window to the adjacent, elegant dining room makes serving home-cooked meals a breeze. A beautiful curved-base, art deco table with comfortable seating for eight, atop the lovely inlay tiled floor, can be set up for feel more private by adjusting the ceiling-mounted screens.

Up the spiral staircase, the second level includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The air-conditioned Master Bedroom has a queen-size bed, large closet, and private bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower with marble slab walls, and dual washbasins. A charming French window brings in natural light that highlights the blonde wood flooring and furnishings of this bedroom, as well as the white walls and extra large beige tiles in the ensuite bathroom.

The Second Bedroom, also air-conditioned, offers a comfortable king-size bed that can be converted into two twin-size beds. Natural light, artwork, deep purple coloring, and a large closet complete this room. The Third Bedroom has a single bed, with a tucked-away trundle bed for an additional guest. A wall of built-in cabinetry and desk make this small bedroom very accommodating. This bedroom does not have AC, but a fan is provided, you probably won’t need one during the winter month.

The second bathroom on this floor shares the art deco feel of the apartment and displays two blue glass countertops with washbasins, a deep bathtub below a bright angled window, tiled walls, and built-in shelves. Both levels of the apartment have a separate WC with washbasin.

Finally, up another spiral staircase, the best of the best regarding the Marais Penthouse is the private roof deck – is accessed through a magnificent, automated, octagonal portal. Plenty of lounge seating, reclining chairs, and a large dining table that comfortably seats eight, creates an idyllic setting for soaking up the sweeping vistas of Paris.

This penthouse is amazing and would be a great spot for your winter vacation with family  children and friends. The perfect place to celebrate Christmas or New year’s or both.

For more information contact anne@luxurytravelconsultant2.com

Next : Activities regarding your stay in Paris.

Le Marais district in Paris.

Once an area of marshland as its name suggests ( Marais means swamp), the Marais  grew steadily in importance from the 14th century, by virtue of its proximity to the Louvre , the preferred residence of Charles V. Its heyday was in the 17th-century when it became the fashionable area for the monied classes, they built many grand and sumptuous mansions, hotels, that still dot Le Marais today. Many of these hotels have been restored and turned into museums. Once again fashionable with  the monied classes, designer boutiques, trendy restaurants and cafes now lined the streets.

In Le Marais district la Rue des grands bourgeois. This ancient street is lined with important museums, Pompidou center, Musee Picasso , this palatial home of a 17th century salt-tax collector is the setting for the largest collection of Picassos in the world, the results of a family bequest to the state.

The Hotel  Le Peletier de Saint- Fargeau adjoins the hotel Carnavalet to form the museum of Paris History.

Le Musee Carnavalet. the statue of Louis XIV in Roman dress by Coysevox is in the courtyard of the Hotel Carnavalet. Coysevox was a French sculptor ( 1640 – 1720), known for his decorative work at Le Chateau de Versailles.

La Maison de Victor Hugo. author of Les Miserables, Victor Hugo lived at number 6, Place des Vosges where his house is a museum of his life and work.

Place des Vosges. Once the site for Jousting and tournements, in the very heart of Le Marais, is a square of perfect symetry.

Hotel de Sully. this renaissance hotel was built for a notorious gambler, Mesme Gallet . ( 62 rue , Saint Antoine). A must visit, the gardens are beautiful!.

Hotel de Lamoignon. Behind the ornate doorway of this fine mansion is Paris’s historical library. 24 Rue Pavee, 75004. It is one of the oldest mansion houses in Le Marais.

La Rue des Rosiers. The smell of hot pastrami and horscht wafts from restaurants and shops in the heart of the Jewish area. “Street of the rosebushes” Rue des Rosiers begins at Rue Malher and proceeds northwest across Rue Pavee, Rue Ferdinand Duval, Rue des Ecouffes, and Rue des Hospitalieres  Saint Gervais before it ends at Rue du Vieux Temple.

Musee Cognacq – Jay. An amazing and exquisite collection of 18th-century paintings and furniture is shown in perfect period setting; 8 Rue Elzhevir, 75004.

Anne Suire

anne@luxurytravelconsultant2.com

Travel Planner and Tour designer.

Paris, Versailles and the Palace.

Visitors passing through the rich interior of this colossal palace, or those strolling in these vast gardens why it was the glory of the sun king’s reign . Starting in 1668 with his father’s hunting lodge, Louis XIV built the largest palace in Europe, housing 20,000 people at a time. Architects Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart designed the buildings; Charles Le brun designed the interiors; And Andre le notre, the great landscaper, redesigned the gardens, which are formally styled into paths and groves, hedges and flower beds, water pools and fountains.

The Orangerie was built beneath the parterre du midi to house exotic plants in winter.

The South Parterre’s shrubbery and ornate flower beds overlook the Swiss pond.

The Chateau. Louis XIV made the Chateau into the center of political life in France.

The water Parterre . Vast pools are decorated with bronze statues.

The Dragon Fountain‘s center piece is a winged monster.

The Grand canal. was the setting for Louis XIV’s many boating parties.

Le Petit Trianon. built in 1762 for Louis XV, this small chateau became the favorite of Marie Antoinette.

Le Grand Trianon. Louis XIV built this small palace of stone and pink marble in 1687 to escape the rigors of court life and to enjoy the company of his mistress, Madame de Maintenon.

Fountain de Neptune. Groups of sculptures spray spectacular jets of water in Le Notre and Mansart‘s 17th century fountain.

Anne Suire

anne@luxurytravelconsultant2.com

Paris and a handful ideas regarding the city of lights.

The metro and taxis.

With infants and toddlers, it is most easily navigated using a baby carrier, but you will see plenty of Parisian parents hauling their strollers and buggies, with children seated inside, up and down the stairs each day. If the bus or train is full you are expected to fold the stroller. Kids under 4 years old ride for free on Paris‘s public transportation and those under 10 years old receive 50% reduction on tickets.

Taxis can be a lifesaver when an unexpected rain storm hits all of a sudden and dampens travel plans or when kids and parents are too tired to walk or take the metro back home. It is not always easy to hail a cab in Paris as they are often full.You can find the nearest official stand indicated by the word Taxi in a blue rectangle. A map with all the taxis stands in Paris can be downloaded from the city’s French website, http://www.paris.fr. Type in Taxi station and follow the links to the pdf file. Also you can buy the detailed Paris Pratique  per arrondissement street map book, also known as l’indispensable at a magazine stand or department store; be sure to choose the one that indicates that it includes Taxis Stands around 5 Euros. Taxis can also be reserved in advance by calling one of the following services that have an English – speaking operator available. Important thing to remember taxis drivers start the meter as they leave to meet you. Uber is in Paris, probably works as well as here in the US. When reserving a taxi let them know how may guests are in your party, more than 4 guests and they will send a larger monospace ( mini-van).

Paris ‘s central number for taxis dispatch is : 01-45-30-30-30

Alphas Taxis: 01-45-85-85-85, http://www.alphataxis.fr

Taxis 75: 06-77-26-44-55, http://www.taxis75.fr

TaxiG7: 01-41-27-66-99,www.g7.com

Now traveling  from the airport to central Paris is simplest via a private or shared shuttle or taxi , all of which provides door to door service. Parents can always request infant car seats and boosters when making a reservation. They will ask you your child age and weight and height so that the appropriate-size seat can be provided. Taxi-cabs are exempt from car seat regulations so don’t expect them to be equipped with one. Hotels and apartment rental agencies are very good resources for finding reliable transfer services.

Three reliable taxi companies that provide airport-to-city service are:

Allonavette: 01-75-68-01-96, http://www.allonavette.com

Firstway: 01-48-63-74-37, http://www.firstway.fr

Paris Shuttle, 01-53-39-18-18, http://www.parishuttle.com

Questions? please contact anne@luxurytravelconsultant2.com

Anne Suire

Bicycling by the river.

During the famous 1995 transit strike, Parisians used their bicycles and have not used them after that. Not long after , the city added dedicated lanes and secure racks around town. The best part is that the city closed the Seine-side express ways on Sundays, enabling cyclists and roller bladders to glide amid some of the world’s most amazing scenery. If you want to be part of it and join them, head over to Paris velo , which rents bikes and supplies helmets and gives advice in English. Be ready to provide a credit card number as security. 2 rue de Fer a Moulin, 5th arr. ( 01-43-37-59-22).

Anne Suire

Communal dining room in Paris.

The very best way to feel at home in Paris is to share a table and a meal at La Cave de l’os a Moelle a very small wine shop -cum restaurant that provides potluck companions to go with its potluck menu. If you are part of a party of 5 or 10 guests you can reserve your own table. You can choose a few bottles of wine, grab a plate, settles in and help yourself to hearty grand-mere style dishes such as blood sausage terrine, tiny coquillages ( shells) with home -made mayonaise , or beef stew. You can choose your favorite cheese from a big selection of cheeses and also a variety of wonderful deserts. The wine flows  and people can help themselves to seconds and new friendships are made all around.

The address is:181, rue de Lourmel, 15th arr. ( 01-45-57-28-28).

Anne Suire