Rental apartments in Paris

[gyllenhaalic]

Hi, all. I will be traveling to Paris from September 14 to the 22nd. I would like to see if I could afford a small studio rental apt. for just me in the Latin Quarter. It must have a lift and a balcony or outdoor area for a light smoker.

My sibling and I are booked into a very nice hotel near the Quai de Montebello in the same room. However, after much discussion, we have realized our needs are very different (she freezes and I'm always too hot, I smoke, she's allergic) and rather than both of us being uncomfortable all week, I thought I'd look into this. I've been doing online research, but with no luck yet.

If anyone has experience in this area and can suggest something I would appreciate it very much! TIA.

[bixaorellana]

Gyllen, I can't help you, but while you're waiting for those who know, check out Jazz's OP covering apartments in Paris.

[Jazz]

Hi gyllen,

I am sure as you research your Paris studio/apartment that you are understanding the difficulty of having an elevator and being allowed to smoke. Most apartments do not allow smoking, but many have elevators. Please remember that the French 'first floor' is what we think of as the 'second floor', and there will probably be a staircase to your floor. Since I don't know your budget, I found a few for you to research that may suit your needs. These are all in the Latin Quarter:

1. www.vrbo.com/31087
This opens onto a courtyard.

2. www.parisattitude.com/apartment.asp?numProduit=948
Here is one with a lovely balcony. It is very close to the old market street, rue Mouffetarde. Note: you do not
pay an agency fee with Paris Attitude if you are only renting for a week. This is included in the quoted price.

3. www.vacationinparis.com/apts/sub/02_photos.htm
Your own tiny garden.

Here are two others that I love and will stay in one day, but they are not in the Latin Quarter. Perhaps your sister could rent a hotel in one of these areas since she is more mobile?

This is a beauty in the 11th Arrondissement...
www.vrbo.com/103254#photos
Look at the garden!

And this 'country cottage', in the 3rd Arrondissment in the Marais...
www.vrbo.com/49273
Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the exterior of the apartment and the garden!

In terms of renting an apartment in Paris, September is very close. I would be seriously looking now. Good luck!

[gyllenhaalic]

Thank you, both bix and Jazz! I have to run out the door, but will check these all out and get back to you!

[bixaorellana]

I didn't do anything! Thank goodness for Jazz, though.

[Jazz]

Jun 28, 2009 1:03:18 GMT Jazz said:

3. www.vacationinparis.com/apts/sub/02_photos.htm
Your own tiny garden.

This is the direct link with all details,
www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_02.htm

Here is one more,
vacation.lodgis.com/en/paris/description/1056984-rue-tournefort-apartment/

[lagatta]

I actually spotted some flats under 300€ wk at vacation.lodgis - for me, that is, not you, as a courtyard would be highly unlikely at such a price. Jazz, do you know if that agency is reliable?

[bixaorellana]

Just a suggestion, Gyllen, as a fall-back plan:

Think about checking the hotel where you have the reservation to see if they have suites available. Perhaps that way you'd get a balcony, and you & your sister would only share a bathroom. Even if there were only one thermostat for the suite, you'd have the option of opening a window.

[Deleted]

Bixa, they are talking about Paris. Suites start at about 500€ a night.

[bixaorellana]

Yeek! I shouldn't comment when I don't know what I'm talking about. I just figured that one hotel room for a week (paid by one person) plus one apartment for a week (paid by the other person) would easily cost as much as one suite (cost to be shared by both).

[Jazz]

Lagatta, I've never used vacation.lodgis (at the time, I didn't know of it) but I would give it a try. Like you , I've found some that look great. I've read good reports and nothing bad. The prices are excellent. The difficulty with Gyllen's specifications is trying to find a place with smoking allowed(hard!) /balcony/lift/Latin Quarter, all in one. Trying to find this cheaply is almost impossible. I thought that finding an apartment with a garden or courtyard on the same level as the apartment would deal with the smoking needs and lift at the same time. Budget is another story in the Latin Quarter. My studio on rue Maitre Albert was cheap (1100E/month or 275E/wk) and charming, but it was a walkup of 6 short flights and non-smoking. Certainly a couple of the apartments that I suggested could sleep two people.

[lagatta]

I did actually find a very reasonably-priced studio with a small courtyard for a smoking friend a few years ago, but I'll have to check whether the link still works.

[gyllenhaalic]

Thank you for those links, Jazz, and everyone for your suggestions. I checked them all out and you have given me a lot to think about!

The ones with the tiny gardens are to die for and I am already planning my NEXT trip to Paris after the one in September! I will definitely be looking at renting one of those for a week, as I love an outdoor living space.

My sister and I are working out the details of our differences. It appears our hotel has windows that open, so if I get too hot, I will simply sleep on the floor beneath an open window. I'm a very light smoker, just enjoy one or two at night only with my last glass of wine. I can go without it for a week.

[Jazz]

Gyllen, you may want to check with your hotel. Often they provide cots, or rollaway beds at a slight cost, so that you would not have to sleep on the floor. You will be there the last two weeks of September and it may not be that warm. In 2005, the day temperatures were about 20-25 and it cooled at night.

[gyllenhaalic]

Jul 6, 2009 16:37:52 GMT Jazz said:

Gyllen, you may want to check with your hotel. Often they provide cots, or rollaway beds at a slight cost, so that you would not have to sleep on the floor. You will be there the last two weeks of September and it may not be that warm. In 2005, the day temperatures were about 20-25 and it cooled at night.

Great idea, Jazz! I don't know why I didn't think of that! *slaps head*