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Landlord's comment:
Located in a large beautiful limestone building (landmark Haussmann 19th century), with two entrance doors, including onto Boulevard Barbes; protected by two digital codes and a live-in concierge. Building residents are exceptionally friendly (everyone greets one another).
The flat is sunny, spacious (almost 1, 000 square feet), with a clear view and high ceilings. The sun comes in twice a day, thanks to a large bow-window and high, wide double windows. The main bedroom is facing a very quiet interior courtyard.
On the fourth floor, with elevator, the flat is comfortable and the rooms well spread out, with lots of very well preserved architectural details (e. g. , hardwood floors, ceiling moldings, wood paneling; two (non-functioning) marble fireplaces with mirrors; antique ceramic stove; large bow-window; high windows in all rooms, with double panes, shutters, double curtains and wrought iron railings; two French doors with beveled glass open onto the central hallway. The rooms: a living room/dining room; two bedrooms; a large central hallway; a full bathroom; a well equipped kitchen; and a separate toilet. The decoration blends modern, ethnic and antique styles. Painting, bedding and furniture changed in 2010. Beds and mattresses are new, firm and comfortable.
Ideally located in Centre North of Paris, very easily accessible by public transports, in a multicultural, lively and friendly neighborhood, close to lots of touristic and cultural sites.
15-min walk from Gare du Nord, a central metro, train, subway and express subway gateway to international, including European, destinations (CDG airport and trains to Europe). The RER (express subway) inside Gare du Nord allows coming from or reaching CDG airport in 15 minutes. 2-min walk from station Barbès-Rochechouart. Bicycle rental station VELIB, downstairs! (a bike-sharing city-run programme). Underground car parking available at 5-min walk.
MUST-SEE NEARBY SPOTS -Sacre-Coeur, its garden and funicular; Montmartre and its cabarets (Le Lapin Agile); Pigalle; Marché Saint-Pierre (fabric), internationally known by professional tailors, fashion designers & interior decorators; Tati, very large clothing and home discount store; Marche aux Puces, largest flea market of Europe! Porte de Clignancourt (4 direct subway stations away).
MONUMENTS/TOURISTIC AREAS: 15-min walk distance from Sacre-Cœur; 15-min walk distance from Montmartre and from Pigalle; Museum: La Halle Saint-Pierre; Eglise Saint-Bernard. Public parks: Jardin du Sacre-Coeur; Square Place d’Anvers; Parc de la Goutte d’Or (fully landscaped)
RESTAURANTS: Large choice of restaurants: haute cuisine, for instance la “Table d’Anvers” at Place d’Anvers; famous “Brasserie du Nord”, south side of Gare du Nord; trendy restaurants in nearby Rue Andre del Sarte and Rue Muller (goin to and siding Sacre-Coeur)– strongly recommends “L’Ete en Pente Douce” (Rue Muller). Large choice of ethnic restaurants (North Africa; Sub-saharan Africa, seating or fast food take-out)
FOOD SHOPPING: 3 nearby supermarkets. Spices and exotic ingredients from all over the world in multiple nearby shops. Two open-air farmers markets (fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, cheese, poultry, meats): daily at subway station Chateau-Rouge and twice a week under the open-air subway line of Barbes-Rochechouart .
MISC SHOPPING: Just downstairs: a pharmacy, a bank including ATM and a jewelry store; nearby Internet cafes, telephone cabins as well as good deals on cell phones and phone cards; Foreign exchange on Boulevard Barbes, Rue des Poissonniers; Music, DVD and bookstore at Virgin Megastore on Boulevard Barbès across the street
