The Colours of Paris
3 guests
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1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Wonderfully located in the heart of the Bastille, this apartment is a superb base for exploring Paris. It’s close to the Seine, with an array of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. You’ll be within walking distance of Place des Vosges and the Notre Dame, with excellent transport links to the rest of the city. The apartment has a laid-back vibe – it’s a real home-from-home, with art on the walls and enough space to make yourselves comfortable. At full occupancy, one guest will sleep on a sofa bed in the living room.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stroll along the Seine to Île Saint-Louis for a glass of wine
Sleep soundly in the comfortable bedroom
Soak up the history of Place de la Bastille – it's a short walk away
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Home truths
Bastille and Quai de La Rapée metro stations are a short walk away.
At full occupancy, one guest will sleep on a sofa bed in the living space.
Your host may be able to provide luggage storage on arrival and departure days.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony / patio
Lift access
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Baby sitting
Luggage storage
Additional fees
There’s no free parking here, but you can pay to park nearby.
Your host can provide airport and train station transfers for an additional fee.
Your host can provide a cot, mattress, and sheets for little ones for an additional fee of €20.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Bastille - Bercy
Bastille is probably still best known for the storming of its prison on the afternoon of 14th July 1789 during the French Revolution. Nowadays it’s a popular neighbourhood, centred on the Boulevard Beaumarchais that links it to Republique and which is packed full of concept stores, restaurants, bars, food markets, and a youthful spirit. The area is also home to a fabulous modern opera house (opened in 1989) renowned for...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Go local at Chez Paul
An old Bastille stalwart, Chez Paul could be the archetype for the Paris bistro with its tiled floor, zinc bar, tightly packed tables and photocopied, handwritten menu of age-old favourites.
Have Lunch in style at the Train Bleu
This restaurant has one of the most beautiful interiors in Paris - the perfect place to combine design and gastronomy.
Learn about urbanism at Pavillon de l'Arsenal
This impressive space is the perfect place to understand the influence of Paris' history on its urban architecture.
Try asian street food at Street Bangkok
A vibrant pay-at-the-counter Thaï café that also servies Asian inspired cocktails concocted by the Parisian duo Carducci and Tanguay
Admire the symbolic Place de la Bastille
A symbol of Paris' historic revolution of 1789, it's still a symbol of French spirit and a meeting place for rallies and marches.
Hit the dancefloor at Pachamama
This Parisian dinner-club is perfect for an immersion into the heart of South American culture. Vamos a bailar!
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Explore the Coulée Verte René-Dumont
Idyllic, leafy footpath along a disused railway line from Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes. Relaxing walk with beautiful landscaping, architecture, scenery, and artworks. Plenty of access points and benches available.
Get around
Airport
Paris-Orly
37 min
Paris Charles de Gaulle
47 min
Subway station
Quai de La Rapée
5 min
Train station
Gare de Lyon
10 min
Bus stop
Lyon - Ledru Rollin
4 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
4 min
Cafe
3 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 12:00
On floor 1, has a lift
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
14
days
Cancel at least 14 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 14 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Michael
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Michael and Jeremy are experts in hospitality management (graduates from Lausanne School of Hospitality) and have worked in the field for over 15 years. They are true lovers of France and ecology and have combined both passions in renting great apartments in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.
Registration or licence number: 7511212736647. Property classified as: common.undefined.propertyTypes.primaryResidence.name
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