Description
This 350m2 mansion dates back to the 18th century and has been completely renovated in 2016 to offer to its guests a contemporary and cosy atmosphere. Up to 10 people can be comfortably accommodated in the 5 bedrooms. 2 addditional studios with private bathroom and kitchen are available in the garden on request and for an extra charge.
The house has a large garden of 300m2 surrounded by other gardens. The only noises you hear come from the birds or the bells of the former Irish college, now a cultural center, while being just 2 minutes away from the charming Place de la Contrescarpe and the lively rue Mouffetard.
The house is organized on 4 levels:
- a basement with a large TV and a laundry room
- the ground floor with the living room, the dining room and the kitchen all open onto the garden
- the 1st floor with the master bedroom, its dressing room, a very large bathroom with shower and bath and a desk overlooking a private terrace of 20m2
- and finally the 2nd floor with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The house also has 2 independant studios, each with a bathroom and kitchenette.
The guests have access to the entire property with the exception of a studio in the first courtyard. Private parking is available in this same courtyard.
Area description
Just off the Panthéon and place de la Contrescarpe, this beautiful mansion is located in the very heart of the 5th arrondissement, commonly named « the Latin quarter » between the 2 famous Parisian gardens, Jardin du Luxembourg with the Médicis Palace (now our Senate) and Jardin des Plantes. In less than 2 minutes you will find the Place de la Contrescarpe, one of the most pittoreque squares in Paris, as well as the Rue Mouffetard, one of the oldest Parisian streets dating back to Middle Age, with plenty of restaurants, local markets, wine and cheese stores as well as excellent bakeries.
15 minutes from there, after passing by the Luxembourg Gardens, you reach Saint-Germain-des-Prés area with its famous cafés, Les Deux Magots and Le Flore. By the 18th century, intellectuals had a great attachment to this unique neighborhood where the Encyclopaedia was written, and the revolution started at the Procope restaurant. Simone de Beauvoir, Sartre and many other great French authors drew their inspiration from this charming area. The intellectual, literary and artistic life was bubbling in Saint-Germain-des-Prés which has since preserved the literary and cultural soul acquired in the last two centuries as well as the beautiful 17th century architecture. The neighborhood is now popular for its luxury boutiques, gourmet cafes and trendy restaurants and hotels.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1 (1st floor): King size bed, private access to a large bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub
Bedroom 2 (2nd floor): Double size bed, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 4, stand-alone shower
Bedroom 3 (2nd floor): Double size bed on a mezzanine level, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 4, Stand-alone shower and bathtub
Bedroom 4 (2nd floor): Double size bed on a mezzanine level, shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 3, Stand-alone shower and bathtub
Bedroom 5 (3rd floor): Single bed for a kid (extra mattress available for a second child), shared access to hall bathroom with bedroom 2, Stand-alone shower
All these 5 bedrooms have views on the garden.
The house also has :
- A small independant studio in the garden with a single bed and a bathroom with shower and kitchenette (perfect for a nanny or house employee
- A large independant studio of 30m2 in the courtyard, totally redone in 2018 and very nicely decorated (perfect for another couple). The rental of this studio is not included in the rate.
House amenities
Wifi through fiber connection
Formal dining area with seating for 10/12
HP printer
Devialet sound system
Nespresso machine
Fully-equipped kitchen with an additional table for 4 people
Iron & ironing board
Hairdryers
Towels, linen, and toiletries provided
2 HDTV and an Xbox One console (serving as DVD player)
1 washing machine & 1 dryer
A fireplace
Chandelliers
2 ovens (one gaz and one electric) and 5 gaz (professional stove by Lacanche)
Microwave
Toaster
Juice extrator
Juicer for orange or lemon
Blender (Thermomix
Fridge
2 freezers (one in the kitchen and a large one in the basement)
Dishwasher
Smoke detector
Alarm system linked to a security company
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Outdoor amenities
An outside lounge with 2 couches sitting 8 and a coffee table
An outside large table sitting 8
Additional outside chairs
A Weber electric barbecue
A 10sqm heated pool offering a system of jets so one can swim against the current. The pool can be used from June through September
3 very large cushion to lay down
2 deck chairs
2 outside heaters
