The Marais is our favourite quartier . Much of the area dates from the 16^th and 17^thC, featuring narrow streets, fine architecture, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, cafés. Strict building laws protect its authenticity. This is where Parisians chose to wander on weekends ! The centrepiece is, of course, the Place des Vosges, the purest example of 17^thC architecture, its arcaded façade set around a central park with trees and benches - great for a picnic lunch ! Easy walking distance to the Picasso and Carnavalet Museums, Bastille Opera, Ile St Louis, Notre Dame, Ile de la Cité and much more ! Just 5 mins walk on the rue St Antoine you will the best specialist food shops (baker, deli, cheese, fish, wine ...) . in the very best French tradition as well as an excellent supermarket.

Just a step to the north of the Place des Vosges, on a quiet picturesque street, this building dates from around 1750. Set around an enchanting wide cobbled courtyard with a central flower-filled fountain and various tubs of shrubs. Our first floor apartment is light and sunny overlooking the courtyard. Both building and stairwell, in true Parisian tradition, could do with a coat of paint which they will get ... some day !

• This is a pretty apartment which has been totally renovated in 2002 to make maximum advantage of its 31m². It features tall windows, old wood floors polished with bright rugs, sunny yellow colour scheme, nice country antiques. A romantic spot for lovers of Paris, or just plain lovers ...

• Entrance leads to small Living room with comfortable chairs, bistrot dining table, Cable TV, radio/cassette player, and archway to new well-equipped Kitchen overlooking the courtyard, tiled work top, washing machine, 4 hobs, small electric oven. Off the kitchen is a new tiny Shower room with WC. Beyond the sitting room is the Bedroom with twin beds (can make wide double). Hair dryer. Electric radiators. Initial linen supplied. Local line telephone.