St Pierre at Sacre Coeur

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The Area

Nestling under the Butte of Monmartre in the heart of ultra-trendy Amelie country and situated just 15 minutes walk from Gare du Nord or 8 minute bus ride, thus avoiding gare-du-nord-taxi-queues, the apartment is located on rue de Steinkerque, in the 18th arrondissement (nearest Metros Anvers and Abbesses).

An ideal Parisian base for business or pleasure. This bright, completely renovated fifth floor apartment, with lift, balcony and breathtaking views of the Sacré Coeur to the North and Notre Dame away to the South, is fully equipped to sleep five people across three good sized rooms, plus separate kitchen, bathroom and lavatory.

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Location

You could hardly have a more perfect Parisian location. The apartment is an easy 15/20 minute walk from the Gare du Nord, although you can also reach it by bus or metro.

Locally, turn right out of the front door and within 30 seconds you're at the foot of the Butte of Montmartre looking up at the extraordinary Sacré Coeur. Head further west and within 5 minutes you're in the midst of the trendy Abbesses area, with its many bars and restaurants, as well as growing numbers of eclectic boutiques. On Sundays rue des Abbesses and rue Lepic really bustles with an excellent food market. Head East and you're immediately in the main fabric buying district of Paris - veritable dress makers heaven.

Getting around Paris is also extremely easy from rue de Steinkerque. Metro Anvers (one minute away on boulevard de Rochechouart at the bottom of rue de Steinkerque) is on the East-West line 2, which takes you via Monceau and the fashionable 17th and 8th arrondissements to the Arc de Triomphe in one direction, and Nation via Pere Lachaise cemetery in the other. Walk five minutes to Metro Abbesses and you're on the North-South line 12, which going South takes you to Gare St Lazare, for "Les Grands Magasins", Madeleine, Concorde, and onto the Left Bank - Solferino (for Musee d'Orsay), Sevres Babylone (for Bon Marche) and finally Montparnasse.

There are also two useful buses nearby. Catch number 30 on Boulevard de Rochechouart, for Trocadero, via Arc de Triomphe, in one direction and Gare du Nord in the other. Catch number 67 by Pigalle metro (5 minutes walk away) for the Hotel de Ville and beyond onto the Left Bank.

If you don't fancy public transport, "Les Grands Magasins", Opera and Madeleine are a gentle 20 minute stroll down the hill.

We have made arrangements with a chauffeur service to provide transportation from the airport to our apartments.

You may book this service by going to our Special Services & Activities page.

On the left side of the page, close to the bottom, choose 'Car Transfer'.

Amenities

• Central heating
• Coffee maker & electric kettle
• Cutlery, Cookware and Dishes
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Electric Oven and gas four ring hob
• Toaster
• Washer and dishwasher
• Hi-Fi with radio, CD, and tape. Further portable radio and CD/radio. Selection of CD's.
• Guide books
• Cable TV/Video with French and international channels
• Cable modem with an unlimited Internet connection
• Telephone
• Free long distance calls to many countries
• Hair Drier
• Iron with Ironing Board
• Radio/alarm clock
• Linen and towels
• Shower in hip bath
• Portable bed for infants on request
• Bedroom 1: Double Bed

The apartment is situated on the fifth floor (with lift) of a traditional, stone built Parisian apartment building and covers 46m2 (500sq ft).

With parquet floors, simple decoration and windows facing West, East and North, the apartment is bright and welcoming even in the dullest weather and utterly glorious when the sun shines.

All the windows, except that in the kitchen, have shutters and curtains, and, being high up, the apartment is quiet and serene.

The theme of the apartment's decoration and furnishing is comfort -not crammed with antiques or nick knacks.

The compact kitchen is fully equipped with oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, electric kettle, toaster and all the crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, glasses and gadgets to enjoy dinner "at home".

The kitchen window affords delightful views to the Marché St Pierre and surrounding buildings.

The main sitting room faces West and catches the sunshine throughout the afternoon and evening.

A large sofa converts into a proper double bed.

Leather armchair, cable TV/Video (with French and international cable channels), a hi-fi with CDs and a large wardrobe.

French windows lead onto the balcony, with views of the Sacré Coeur, big enough for table and chairs to enjoy breakfast, lunch or an evening drink.

The dining room features a small sofa bed, dining table, which converts to sit six easily.

This is the room where the fifth person can sleep on the single sofa bed.

The bookshelves contain various English and French books, as well as many guide books, maps and a folder of restaurant cards and useful magazine cuttings.

There is also a CD/Radio, a small portable radio and a telephone with free local and international calls.

Leading off the dining room is the main bedroom, with a modern double bed, chest of drawers and a radio/alarm clock.

The bedroom window faces North, with views across Parisian rooftops and glimpses of the Sacré Coeur.

The bathroom is brightly tiled with wash basin and shower in a "sabot" type French tub.

There is a range of soaps, shampoos and shower gels, and towels are provided. The lavatory is separate.