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We were very happy with our stay with Parisbynumbers in their apartment STGER02 at 16 Rue Gregoire de Tours. It is right in the middle of the Left Bank area that we love the most in Paris. The apartment is located on a narrow street just a few paces off the elegant Boulevard St Germain; the historic church of St Germain de Pres is close by, as are renowned cafes such as Les Deux Magots. It’s an easy walk to the Boulevard St Michel, the Latin Quarter and the magical footpaths along the Seine. The Odeon metro station is just across the street and there are other stations within easy walking distance.
The apartment, with original stonework probably dating back hundreds of years, is located on the first floor of an inner, cobblestoned courtyard and despite the bustling life outside on the street, there is an air of great quietness and tranquillity about the place – we were pleasantly surprised by the fact that you would not hear a sound, day or night.
There are small shops and supermarkets very close by where you can buy all the essentials for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and there is no shortage of local restaurants ranging from the modest to the expensive. (The renowned Le Vagenende is just a few metres away.)
We took the train in from Charles de Gaulle airport into Cluny/Sorbonne and walked from there to the apartment. The very helpful concierge, Arnaud Loisin, was already in situ, and he showed us around the one-bedroom apartment with its galley-type kitchen and sitting room, and marked our card, so to speak, about various aspects of living in the Left Bank. He also helped to link up my laptop to the wi fi internet system that comes as part of the rental. There is a landline phone in the apartment, useful for local calls to other landlines, for which there is no charge, although we were asked not to use it to call mobiles.
I would not describe the rent as cheap, but then the location is superb and that comes at a price, and it was good value compared to the very steep prices charged by some of the hotels in this district. SB
Posted by: SB | 27 February 2012 at 11:14
16 rue Gregoire is a hidden gem.Close to the Metro (ODEON), Restaurants, Wine store, Caterers, Grocery store. Apartment is clean with all amenities;dish and clothes washers,bath and shower,microwave and stove top,dihes, cutlery and wine and champagne glasses.Nothing is missing.Quiet.Great books
WIFI.Prices are reasonable.Get the taxi offered because the cost is a bargain and the driver meets you when youstep out of the arrival gate.I would highly recommend STGER02
Posted by: R.Pharand | 28 September 2011 at 22:48
We mostly agree with the other postings here, although they have rectified the lack of instructions in English. This apartment is in a great location, very busy outside, and very quiet inside. It’s comfortable for two people; perhaps a little threadbare, but like living in your great aunt’s place. About the only downside points were the lack of hangers in the closet, the electrical outlet in the bathroom that could not support the hair dryer, and the less-than-wonderful bed linens. Also, it could use more lighting; a bit dark for our tastes. Furthermore, would be great if there were a clothes dryer along with the washer. The clothes dried fairly quickly hanging over the bathtub, but still…
The taxi driver who met us at CDG and the greeter were both very helpful, and we had no problems with the place itself (other than the hairdryer, which PA replaced pretty promptly.)
One could probably stay within a ten block radius of this apartment, eat very well, and experience great shopping, without going anywhere else in Paris. We especially recommend Fish and Cosi (restaurant and sandwiches respectively.) Right around the corner is a good supermarket, Carrefours.
Overall, would we stay here again? Definitely!
Posted by: Alan and Monica | 06 June 2011 at 05:18
Coté Positive: situation à St Germain des Prés : excellent.
PA Location très professionnel et attentif aux besoins des locataires.
Même si la situation de cet appartement est excellente, l’appartement même est mal-équipé- verres, bouchon pour le bain, ustensiles pour la cuisine.
Posted by: Bruce Stewart | 06 November 2010 at 17:55
STGER02 is an ideal location for touring Paris…very safe, easy walking to many locations, small Metro within a block, large one with RER close as well, restaurants, markets, bakeries at the doorstep and the river is so close. We’ve stayed in many Paris locations and this was perfect. That said, the apartment is fine for two…more than that would be crowded. Photos are deceptive primarily because of windows…both in the living area and bedroom, they face light shafts, so there is no ‘view’ at all and not a lot of light. It is very quiet, however, and, for our October visit, lack of light or breeze was not a problem. There was plenty of closet space and hot water which was a pleasant surprise and, while sparsely furnished, it was comfortable. Since this is clearly a regular rental apartment it would be nice to have more instructions in English (how to use telephone, espresso maker) as well as information about which outlets work with appliances, etc. SCI management was quick to exchange hair dryers when the one in the apartment required a British converter. Only other problem was getting apartment keys. Flight was very late and our contact had another appointment so couldn’t wait for us. He left the keys at a tiny restaurant a few blocks away and it was only luck that we found it. Restaurant next door, which backs on to apartment courtyard would have been MUCH better choice. I would definitely use this agent again.
Posted by: Kate Brody | 10 November 2009 at 23:02
We really enjoyed the apartment, its quiet location in the hub of St Germain, fine for the two of us. I do agree the photos are deceptive–it appears more nicely furnished than it is. We would probably try another of your apartments next time just to mix it up.
Paul Clark and Carol Parrish, Massachusetts
Posted by: Paul Clark | 09 November 2009 at 08:20
As a frequent visitor to and once long-time resident of Paris I found this to be an unusually charming apartment, in one of the most desirable areas of the Left Bank. While there was no phone or internet, the location and “pleasantness” of the place made up for it. A lovely dressing room (unusual in any apartment) and very modern bathroom and more mirrors than Versailles!!!!
The agent, whose services I’ve used before, are very efficient and in all ways excellent. Their driver Jean-Paul is a charmer, thoughtful and well informed.
In sum, a pleasure!