Situated in the historic Montorgueil district, rue Marie Stuart is a small and narrow cobblestone street extending about 50 meters between rue Montorgueil and the arcades of the Passage du Grand Cerf. This entire district is closed to traffic and is full of small shops, cafés, restaurants, bakeries, markets and a steady stream of Parisians. Rue Montorgueil is the last remaining vestige of the great “Halles de Paris” – the central marketplace that moved out of Paris proper in the late 1960s. In the rue Montorgueil you are embraced by one of the most alive and picturesque streets of Paris. It is called the rue Marché and here you can purchase fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, and an assortment of meats, cheeses, and bread from small shopkeepers who display their wares openly. Some of the restaurants and stores date back as far as the 17^th century! Enjoy the village feeling and sense of place and history. You will find the bustle and discriminating ambiance of Paris until late at night on rue Montorgueil.

But step into the building on the rue Marie Stuart and leave all the hustle and bustle behind. The building has been completely renovated in order to modernize the infrastructure while maintaining its historical integrity. It features a locked grill at street level and a locked entrance door to the stairwell. The studio has a new three-point lock. Quiet, secure and convenient, the studio is situated on the first European floor (2^nd US) of this small well-kept 17^th century building. Looking onto the small interior courtyard, it is the perfect balance with the lively world of the streets outside and perfect blend of old and new. The apartment features carefully reexposed beams, oak floor, an open kitchen, bath with large shower and heated towel rack, and air-conditioning and heating.

The owners tried to maintain the feeling of the historical context of the building and the area by revealing and refinishing magnificent 400-year-old beams and reinstalling wood floors. But we have consistently sought to modernize the conveniences and furnishings in accordance with our sense of style. All appliances, including refrigerator, combination ceramic stove top, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, and sink are new as are all furnishings. The Italian designed leather sofa bed is top of the line quality and has an excellent mattress. A media center bookshelf houses the flat screen television and entertainment center, and a closet provides space for clothing and shoes. We have also added overhead light fixtures in the kitchen and wall lamps in the living and bedroom areas. We have installed a big water heater that provides an ample supply of water for showers.

Rue Marie Stuart is located in the heart of Paris. The Seine, the Louvre, the Opera, Pompidou Center, the Marais district, Sainte Chapelle, and the Latin Quarter are all within easy walking distance. The same is true of the shopping center at Les Halles, Palais Royal, and the Tuilleries Gardens. In the nearby Forum des Halles, you will find a large selection of shops as well as a large swimming pool and a Cineplex, complementing the variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops on rue Montorgueil.

Transportation could not be more convenient from this fantastic location. If you cannot walk where you want to go, there are three metro stations and three rapid transit lines (RER) within a five-minute walk of the apartment. The central bus stop at Place Chatelet is also within a few minutes’ walk.

This rental requires a “Meet and Greet” - guests will be met at the apartment and given keys at that time.