Overview
This attractive Haussmann-style 3 bedroom apartment is located in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés.
Accommodation
From the elaborate antiques to the gilded walls and ceilings, everything inside Varenne makes a statement. The front door opens opposite the dining room, which has a long, polished table. It adjoins a sitting room - lavishly decorated, with graceful sofas and side tables and several oil paintings. Then a second sitting room lies to the right of the hallway. Although smaller, it's just as grand, with striking turquoise-and-gold bookshelves lined with old volumes. A doorway here takes you to a passage that leads to a toilet room, a bathroom and the slightly subtler (but still splendid) master bedroom.
Beneath that there's the kitchen, where a classic table sits opposite a sleek breakfast bar, and a red-and-gold sitting room that adjoins a steam room. And on the first floor, you'll find a toilet room and the other two bedrooms - both elegantly decorated, and one with an ensuite.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Entrance level
Bedroom 1Master bedroom with dressing room, queen size bed, tv, bench.
Bathroom with basin, bath (fitted), shower
Second level
Bedroom 2Double bed, ensuite, bench, hanging rail.
Ensuite, second bathroom with basin, bath (roll top), shower.
Bedroom 3
Single bed (single x 2)
The third bedroom has two single beds but they can be prepared as a double bed. Please let us know when you book if you would like it prepared.
Living & Dining Areas
Entrance level
Sitting room with stereo system, benchSecond sitting room with Nespresso coffee machine, mini-refrigerator
A dinning room with dinning table and chair.
First level down
Third sitting room with TvSteam room with shower
Kitchen: Underfloor heating, breakfast bar, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, hob (gas), microwave, nespresso coffee machine, oven, toaster, dining table, bar stool, dining chair.
Comfort & Amenities
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Bed linen | Hammam | Open Fire | Toiletries |
Towels |
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dishwasher | Dryer | Full Kitchen | Full Kitchen |
Hair dryer | Iron/ironing board | Juicer | Microwave |
Nespresso | Oven | Washer |
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CD player | Stereo | Telephone | TV |
Wi-Fi access |
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Hammam |
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Maid Service |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Varennes is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Varennes staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Concierge/Manager
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.
You get an iPhone too, with free data and local calls, and area recommendations. Use it for exploring, and to call if you need us. We're available 24/7.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet weekly housekeeping service is provided at the house. There are toiletries in all of the bathrooms.
Location
Just a few steps from the Latin Quarter, you'll have the chance to discover the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. Nestled in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, this chic and trendy neighborhood has always been a big place for Parisian intellectual life and is overflowing with little book shops, cafés, and other art galleries.
Activities
Inimitable, incomparable and unforgettable from a stroll along the River Seine or the Champs-Elysées to shopping and lunch on the Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris has it all.
Landmarks and Sites
Arc de TriompheErected by Napoleon as a tribute to his own glory, the Arc de Triomphe sits at the head of the Champs Elysées. Visitors enjoy panoramic views of Paris from the monument's rooftop. The Arc de Triomphe is where the Unknown Soldier was buried after World War I, and is the starting or ending point of most French parades.
The Eiffel Tower
Built in 1889 to celebrate the first centenary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower is the true symbol of Paris. Views are breathtaking from any point on the tower. On the second floor, visitors may enjoy dining at the renowned Jules Verne restaurant.
Notre Dame Cathedral
According to mapmakers, all French roads start at Point Zero on the doorstep of Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cité. Erected in the 12th century, the cathedral has a flamboyant Gothic style, and now boasts a free organ concert every Sunday afternoon. Beyond Ile de la Cité stands the lovely Ile Saint Louis. The tiny island has a number of 16th- and 17th-century mansions, all listed in the National Inventory of Bâtiments de France.
Château de Chantilly
Built for King François I, the Renaissance-style Château de Chantilly is the chic venue of the famous Prix de Diane horse race in June. On the way back, consider stopping in Senlis, a charming medieval town just 45 minutes from Paris.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is the first European amusement park to have visitors from every corner of the globe. The park includes Discoveryland, Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland and Disney Village, an entertainment complex offering a variety of stores and restaurants.
Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles was the home of the Royal French Court for three centuries. Plan a full day to visit the private apartments of the King and Queen, the Galerie des Glaces, the Opera, the Winter Garden, the Trianons and Marie Antoinette's famous Bergerie. The afternoon should be left open to enjoy the Domaine du Parc Royal de Versailles and the spectacular fountains. Open daily from May to October.
Sacré Coeur de Montmartre
Sacré Coeur de Montmartre offers the most wonderful scenic view of the city skyline. Next to the dramatic white church is the Place du Tertre. This pedestrian square is home to hundreds of artists.
Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau was the summer residence of the French kings. It is where Napoleon spent his last night before starting his exile on the island of St Hélène. South of Fontainebleau is Barbizon, where Impressionist painters gathered in the mid-1800s.
The Left Bank, or the Latin Quarter
One of Paris' oldest districts, the Left Bank, or the Latin Quarter, is also called the brain of the city: La Sorbonne University and many prestigious colleges are all located in this area. Other monuments include the Panthéon, the Roman Bath of Cluny and Lutetia's arena. Small book and souvenir stands line the area just above the banks of the Seine.
Shopping
Haute CoutureLes Champs Elisées is in the heart of the city's most upscale shopping district. You can indulge your couture cravings for everything from Louis Vuitton and Jean-Paul Gaultier to Givenchy, Chanel and Donna Karan.
The Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is renowned for high-fashion boutiques: Jean-Paul Gauthier, Givenchy, Christian Dior, Emmanuel Ungaro, Chanel, Nina Ricci and more. Also famous department stores: Galeries Lafayette, Le Printemps and Le Bon Marché, not to mention specialty stores Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Guerlain.
St. Germain-des-Prés
Trendy shops, cafés, night clubs and monuments abound at St. Germain-des-Prés, a former convent. Nearby is Reine Marie de Medici's Luxembourg Palace, now the seat of the French High Assembly, the Senate. The wonderful gardens are open to the public year round.
Museums
The LouvreThe Louvre, the world's largest museum, houses French, Italian, Spanish, Flemish and English artefacts from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. The Mona Lisa resides here as well as some of Vermeer's very rare paintings. A separate wing has fabulous antique collections from ancient Mediterranean civilizations. At night, the facade, courtyards and I. M. Pei's famous pyramid are all beautifully lit.
Musée d'Orsay
Housed in a restored 19th-century railway station, the Musée d'Orsay is dedicated to the 19th century. Wonderful Impressionist works are on display: Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Manet, Sisley, Gauguin and Degas.
Pompidou Centre
The once-controversial Pompidou Centre has completed a major renovation. It is still one of the most advanced and unique museums in Europe, housing an extensive modern art collection as well as a large public library. Atop the building is the trendy Café Georges and a terrace commanding panoramic views of the city skyline.
Excursions
D-Day Landing BeachesThe famous D-Day landing beaches are where many lost their lives in June 1944. Visiting these beaches and the military cemeteries nearby is a moving and memorable experience. The town of Caen has a wonderful memorial museum.
Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is the most photographed monument in the world. Set on an island, the 14th-century monastery is surrounded by half-timbered houses and a walled town with superb medieval ramparts.
The Champagne Region
The Champagne region is a delightful destination for a wine country discovery day. Start with a visit to the Cathedral of Reims, the place where most of the French kings were crowned. Continue with a visit to the vineyards and sample wonderful champagnes at some of the finest cellars in the region: Möet & Chandon, Mumm and Laurent Perrier.
Tours, Blois and the Château Country
Tours, Blois and the château country are some of France's most romantic and beautiful regions. Start in Tours to visit Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord and finish in Blois. The architecture of the châteaux is superb.
Sporting/Concert Venues
Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy
Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy has venues for a range of sports, from ice skating to basketball and indoor tennis to windsurfing.
Stade de France
The Stade de France took 31 months to build: it was finished in January 1998 and inaugurated by the President Jacques Chirac. The largest stadium in France, it has 60,000 seats no further away than 60 metres (197 feet) from the border of the football field. The remaining seats are 85 metres (279 feet) from the field. With a surface area of 17 hectares (42 acres) and 35 metres (115 feet) high, the stadium is used for football matches, rugby, and other sporting events, as well as major musical concerts.
Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes is the home stadium of the famous French football team, Paris Saint-Germain. The stadium was designed in 1972 and is now undergoing equipment and fittings renovation. Parc des Princes can welcome 49,000 visitors.
Services included
Exclusive use of Varennes booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including concierge, housekeepers...
- Wifi as standard
- iPhone for data & local calls
- A welcome to the home
- Toiletries, towels & linens
- Top-notch cleaning
- 24/7 phone support
- Local recommendations
Additional Notes
The fireplaces in this home are ornamental.
This home doesn't have air-conditioning, so let us know if you'd like fans for your stay.
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