The Moulin Rouge is the essence
of "Naughty Paris"--girls dancing the cancan, feather
boas and tuxedos, champagne and foie gras. Up and down the
boulevard Clichy, you can still see the shades of those days;
faded and a bit down at the heels, but still with a seductive,
elusive charm.
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A cobbled courtyard
evokes romantic Paris
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The Museum of Romantic Life,
rue Chaptal
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Classic 1860's
facade has been recently restored.
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In the
heart of "Nouvelle Athenes." |
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41, rue de DOUAI
Welcomes You
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The neighborhood of Berlioz,
Dickens and Flaubert.
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The 9th arrondissement is known for its discreet manners.
Buildings often look unprepossessing from the street, but
hide lovely interiors. Our spacious apartment is 950 square
feet (88 square meters), comprised of four rooms; a master
bedroom with double bed, bedroom/study with double sofa
bed, and living room with double sofa bed. There are large
double windows in all the rooms, so the apartment has an
airy, light feeling. |
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Entry to our 2-bedroom
apartment
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Warm and welcoming; you will
be comfortable here.
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The Welcoming
Foyer
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Passage between the kitchen
and dining room.
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Fully Equipped
Kitchen
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Invites you to do your own gourmet
cooking.
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An informal "table
a deux"
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Quick bite in the kitchen.
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Dining Room
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Seats up to eight in charm and
comfort.
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Our apartment is fully furnished, sleeps four to six comfortably
and is convenient to the center of Paris. Furnished with
antiques and oriental rugs and fully equipped with appliances
(full-size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine,
gas cook-top and electric oven), it is the perfect pied-a-terre
for a short or extended stay. Our personal art collection
and library complement the charm and warmth of the apartment.
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Living Room
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Ready for cocktails with guests
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Living Room
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A quiet haven to relax in
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Living Room
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Comfortable for lounging
and can double as a bedroom when there are
6 guests.
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Master Bedroom
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The master bedroom, located
off the living room, has a separate door
to the master bathroom. It is South facing,
with sunlight and on the courtside, so quiet
and calm.
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Master Bedroom
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Warm and comfy with adjoining
bathroom.
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Master Bathroom
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Spacious with all amenities.
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Master Bathroom
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Fullsize bathtub, shower
and toilet.
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Guest Bedroom
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Relax and work in the
study, or use this as a separate guest room
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Guest Bedroom
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There is separate access
from both the living room and entry hall
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Second toilet / powder
room
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The "Nouvelle Athenes" neighborhood is an appealing
neighborhood of nostalgic Paris. Within steps are traditional
boulangeries including the winner of the best baguette
of Paris, small working shops--the shoemaker, the antique
dealer, as well as true neighborhood bistros where the
welcome is simple and genuine. This is not "chic"
Paris of high fashion and fancy prices, but a true neighborhood.
A small park nearby with a children's play area looks
just as it did when painted by Vuillard. The apartment
is close to Montmartre and the lively market street of
rue Lepic, Moulin Rouge and historic Place de Clichy. |
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Square Berlioz
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Just down the street;
great for picnics, reading or Parisian watching.
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and multiple bus stops in the immediate neighborhood within
5 minutes on foot. These connect to all major lines of
central Paris and are direct to the Arc de Triomphe, the
Champs-Elysees and all major tourist sites such as the
Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and others. This
area of Paris is unusually well served for efficient access
to all areas of the city and suburban sites (Versailles,
Giverny). |
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Sacre
Coeur....
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...looms above the quartier
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Comments from former guests
"Six weeks here; could not have been better but
then who could be as fortunate to have had Stephanie
and Darrell...and stayed in one of their 9th arrondissement
apartments... An Adam Gopnik experience it wasn't, but
that's a plus. I have a much truer, better sense of
Paris...the real Paris..than before our stay. Of course
we will be back."
Jeanne and Peter, May 2003)
"Of
the many apartments we have stayed in in Paris, we remember
none so fondly as Darrell's and Stephanie's stunning
apartment on rue de Douai. The space is light, airy
and very quiet. They are exceptional landlords and we
would gladly stay there again."
(Hannah & Jorge, May
2000)
..."We
absolutely loved our pied-a-terre during our wonderful
two weeks here. Thanks so much for providing a gorgeous
apartment and for giving us such a warm and hospitable
welcome."
(Mark and Connie, September 2001)
."We
loved the apartment. It is beautifully decorated with
tasteful touches such as the art, carpets and curtains.
The ambience is great – we felt like true Parisians!
The multitude of literature is an added bonus."
(DuPreez family, October 2001)
"Your
apartment has provided us with a joyful, comfortable
respite after each day's adventure. What a treasure
you have created."
(Steve & Hillary, July
2002)
We are
finishing a wonderful 4 weeks stay here in this beautiful
apartment in Paris. We are also finishing a 9 month
journey throughout Europe. What memories and life-changing
experiences! And at the top of our list will be Stephanie
and Darrell, this beautiful apartment and, without a
doubt, the most beautiful city in Europe--Paris...We
have stayed in almost 20 rental during our journey and
this apartment is the most colorful, beautifully decorated,
terrific decor and the most accurate depiction on the
Web!
Jan and Wayne, San Francisco Bay area (July 2003)
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Square Berlioz
as painted by Edouard Vauillard
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Doesn't look that different
120 years later.
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point in north central Paris from which to orient our
apartment on rue de Douai. This area is lively, bustling
and well served by the metro and buses to all parts of
Paris. Cinemas, bistros and a 20 hour neighborhood are
all within steps of the Douai apartment at Clichy. |
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Rue de DOUAI 88
m2 apt in
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9th arrondissement
is shaped like a butterfly. We are in the
NW.
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1 week/2 persons: € 1,100
1 month/2 persons: € 2,600
1 week/3+ persons: € 1,500
1 month/3+ persons: € 3,200
Other options will be quoted on request
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