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Reader's Retreat

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  • 2 bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

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This is the dictionary definition of an artsy Parisian loft. It’s easy to imagine a disciple of the School of Paris tucked away up here working away on a masterpiece as the natural light cascades through the two storey windows. Inside, the apartment is an eclectic arrangement—distinctive 60s seats and lighting fixtures sit beside art deco dining chairs, while dozens of vibrant abstract pieces adorn the walls. And of course, there are the books, multiple shelves stuffed with hundreds of titles along every corridor. After waking up to fantastic views over the rooftops from the first-floor bedroom, wander the local streets of bohemian Montparnasse, home to the famous cemetery—the final resting place of literary luminaries, Sartre and Hemingway. The more adventurous may want to explore the eerie Catacombes de Paris while those of us with more common sense will set up shop in one of the area’s historic bistros or stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.


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What to expect


Highlights

Walk just ten minutes to the royal Luxembourg Gardens

Walk just ten minutes to the royal Luxembourg Gardens

Get lost in the pages of a good book on the well-worn leather couch

Get lost in the pages of a good book on the well-worn leather couch

Start your with morning with an espresso at the Art Deco table overlooking the Parisian rooftops

Start your with morning with an espresso at the Art Deco table overlooking the Parisian rooftops

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Home truths

    While the flat is accessible by lift, the home itself is split over two levels with stairs only

    While there are two double beds, the second one is smaller so four guests would be a tight squeeze

    If you're bringing a car, paid parking is available on the premises

About this stay


Amenities

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Lift access

TV

Bedrooms & bathrooms

2 bedrooms, 3 beds

2 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Montparnasse & Catacombs

This part of town is mostly residential but works well as a base for exploring the charms of the nearby 6th and the 7th arrondissements. It was famously home to a community of prominent twentieth-century artists and intellectuals - Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, Max Ernst and Pablo Picasso to name a few. Parc Montsouris is one of the city's most colourful public spaces and well worth seeking out. Be sure to check out the Roman Catacombs too if you're of the morbid disposition - stacks of skulls and bones await you!

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Play the artist at La Closerie des Lilas

Play the artist at La Closerie des Lilas

A favourite with Paris' art scene since its opening in 1847, La Closerie des Lilas serves great seafood dishes.

6 min
Dine at the historic Rotonde

Dine at the historic Rotonde

A historic 19th brasserie, this restaurant now serves classic French cuisine such as Salers beed and oyster platters.

7 min
Take in an exhibition at la Fondation Cartier

Take in an exhibition at la Fondation Cartier

This foundation was created to showcase the very best of contemporary art in all its many forms. If you like contemporary art this beautiful building has to be visited.

4 min
Try neo-bistrot cuisine at Les Fauves

Try neo-bistrot cuisine at Les Fauves

A restaurant perfect for any occasion with its heart warming croque monsieur, delicious weekend brunches and eclectic cocktail menu.

11 min
Eat in style at the Relai de l'Entrecôte

Eat in style at the Relai de l'Entrecôte

One of the top places to try the French bistrot classic that is steak et frites. Go early to avoid disappointment.

8 min
Explore old Paris in the Catacombs

Explore old Paris in the Catacombs

Explore what lies beneath Paris at Les Catacombes de Paris. Take a guided tour to learn the story of our beautiful city.

9 min
Slurp on noodles at My Noodles

Slurp on noodles at My Noodles

It's fascinating to watch the chef pull and shape the restaurant's noodles from the entrance. Everything on the menu is homemade and we personally recommend the spicy beef lamen and the Pekin ravioli.

6 min
Visit Brittany at Crêperie Josselin

Visit Brittany at Crêperie Josselin

Try the crêperie's delicious galettes and crêpes served with traditional apple cider - the perfect place to stop for lunch after shopping in the area.

9 min
Dine at la Coupole

Dine at la Coupole

This old bistrot decorated with art is really famous for its dome, painted by a famous artist in the 80’s. You can find French creative food cooked with quality and seasonality.

8 min
Visit the Musée Zadkine

Visit the Musée Zadkine

A stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, this former workshop, turned museum exposes the work of the Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine who gifted his works to the city.

9 min

Get around

Airport

Paris-Orly

24 min

Paris Charles de Gaulle

49 min

Train station

Barbâtre

5 min

Subway station

Austerlitz

12 min

Bus stop

Port Royal - Berthollet

15 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

10 min

Cafe

10 min

Pharmacy

11 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Smoking allowed

No pets

No parties or events

Good to know

Arrival time flexible

Arrange with the host

Departure before 13:00

On floor 6, has a lift

Wifi speed: 13Mbps

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Norbert

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Norbert is a psychoanalyst and writer from Paris who welcomes you to his own home. The many books, objects and works of art are all a window into your host's psyche and should encourage you to think and introspect.

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