Enjoy cocktails and a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower
You know you've arrived in Paris; our apartment offers an astounding view of La Grande Dame de Paris. Enjoy cocktails and candlelight in the evening and watch the magic light show on the Eiffel Tower from our short term apartment rental in Paris.

Sunset from the balcony of your Paris apartment
Neither we nor our guests can stop taking pictures from the balcony of our Merlot short term Paris apartment rental, especially as the sun is setting! It's especially beautiful then, when the sky turns pink and the Eiffel Tower turns on its lights for the night.

Unforgettable view of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night
You know you are in Paris from the moment you step in the door. This is an unforgettable view of the Eiffel Tower, bathed in golden light.

Dusk from the balcony of our two bedroom Merlot apartment
Dusk from the balcony. The sun sets sets behind the Eiffel Tower and it's hard to stop photographing it.

Breakfast on the balcony of your Eiffel Tower apartment
A sunny day with breakfast on the balcony of our Paris apartment. The view is dazzling. It is extremely difficult to find these apartments with one-of-a-kind views, but we are uncompromising in our standards. We prefer to offer a few, gorgeous apartments in Paris than à la carte menu of mediocre ones.

View of Haussmanian buildings from the bedroom
The actual view from the bed of our Paris apartment. It's one of the prettiest Haussmanian buildings in the quartier, with angels at the top. Note the tiny windows at the very top, where the servants lived in olden times. Most of them are now studio apartments which students rent. The maids' rooms all shared a common bathroom on the landing, which makes plumbing a problem for the students who rent them.

Pretty corridor with oak floors and leather console table
Enter our Merlot apartment in Paris to a pretty corridor which leads to the living room, kitchen and second bedroom (straight ahead). It combines the original oak floors with a deep brown leather console table, antique mirror and large Chinese pots.

Corridor facing towards the kitchen of our Paris apartment

Sunlight streams through the French doors in the living room
This beautiful, double-room of our Merlot apartment was opened up to create a feeling of space and light. Two pairs of French doors lead onto the balcony to breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, gardens of the Champ de Mars, and Parisian life below. A round marble bistro table and chairs sit on the balcony for you to enjoy croissants and café au lait each morning, or to toast the sunset in the evening. At www.parisperfect.com, we believe that a crucial element of your stay in Paris is to be able to enjoy this kind of view - whether for the first or fiftieth time.

Luxurious living room of our Paris apartment
The living room of our Merlot apartment has a luxurious feel. The beautiful original features combine with two pairs of French doors. You will find yourself stepping out on the balcony to watch Parisian life unfold below and to watch the incredible view. We think that these features should be an integral part of your stay in Paris.

Intimate living room with decorative fireplace

Antique French library table with flat screen TV
To the right of the fireplace is an antique French library table with large flat-screen TV and DVD player. You'll also find free access to an adsl line with Ethernet connection for your computer, with secure password.

White empire sofa bed with trundle
The empire sofa bed converts to two comfortable twin beds or a dual-king at night. We find it a better option for guests than regular sofa beds, as they are good for sitting on, for taking naps, and for sleeping.

Beautiful antique commode sits between the two French doors
The living/dining room faces due West and is warm and sunny. We restored the parquet floors, returning it to a mellow oak color. An antique commode, from Philippe's town in Normandy, sits between the two French doors - beautiful and excellent for storage. The mirror was purchased at the Marché aux Puces in Paris.

Gray upholstered chairs from Andrew Martin, London

Red accents throughout the Merlot living room

Red and white Toile de Jouy lampshades

Theatre set painting adds a whimsical touch

Dining table expands to seat six people for dinner
On the right of the living room is a round dining table which expands to seat 6. The delicate chandelier highlights this corner and make a welcoming space for meals. Two built-in closets for hanging and storage are built in to the right of this niche.

Enjoy dining at home with fresh food from the markets

Living room as the sunsets

Living room is cozy at night; it feels like home

Decorative fireplace

Dinner and wine by candlelight
The Eiffel Tower is to your right when you gaze out of the French doors; we think this is one of the most romantic tables in Paris.

Gourmet dining in our Merlot apartment rental

Newly remodeled kitchen of our Paris apartment
Turn right from the living room into the newly remodeled kitchen of the apartment. Granite countertops in pink and gray complement the pale wood cabinets. The kitchen is well conceived and offers good workspace to prepare your meals from the ingredients you've found at our local open markets. A large window with wooden Venetian blinds opens onto the inner courtyard of the building.

Fully-equipped kitchen with quality Miele appliances
The kitchen of our Paris apartment has everything you need to cook a gourmet meal. The large refrigerator-freezer, oven and dishwasher are all top-of-the-line appliances by Miele; they are the best quality and rarely break down. You'll also find a stove, microwave, teapot, coffeemaker, espresso machine, and toaster. The white porcelain dishes are from E. Dehellerin in Paris, the shop which furnishes all good restaurants. With a full array of cookware, you can shop the local open markets and shops to prepare your own gourmet meals.

Romantic master bedroom of our Merlot Paris apartment
The master bedroom of our Paris apartment is at the end of the corridor on your left. It's a beautiful, romantic room with a queen-sized bed and double French doors that lead onto the balcony. With the same view as the living room, you can savor the beauty of Paris morning and night.

French windows in the bedroom let in plenty of natural light
All windows and French doors are new and provide excellent sound and thermal insulation. The bedroom and living room windows have blackout blinds for sound sleep.

Beautiful curtain tassles from Paris

Console table with elegant antique mirror
The console table in chocolate leather with elegant antique mirror. Small touches such as good reading lights mean you can study your itinerary at night, or lounge in bed with a good book.

Corridor leading towards the country-style second bedroom

Bedroom 2 overlooks the courtyard and has two twin beds
The second bedroom overlooks the inner courtyard and has two comfortable twin beds. We have put extra phone plugs here for computer access via the phone line. This bedroom is decorated in tones of yellow, with Provencal quilts and has a warm, cozy feel.

Rooster bedside table lamp in the second bedroom

French countryside painting

Close up of the animal head stone sink

Main bathroom with bathtub-shower and antique stone basins
The master bathroom combines modern and antique and has a relaxing feel. Two antique stone bowls have been converted into sinks, sitting on a modern limestone countertop. There is a full-sized bathtub with shower and the 80-gallon hot water tank means you can luxuriate after a long day of sightseeing.

Frieze of a mythical fish decorates the wall above the bath
The bathtub has a frieze of a mythical fish which we found in England. Other touches: when we travel, we appreciate bathrooms with lots of good, strong hooks so we can hang our toilet kit, t-shirts, towels, pj's etc. We do the same in all of our apartments.

Opposite the bathroom is a hanging closet for more storage and second closet with full-sized Miele washer and dryer.

Second bathroom with full-sized shower, toilet and sink
The second bathroom has full-sized fixed shower, toilet and a marble sink from Italy. It's tiled in small green tiles and beige limestone. Good storage and loads of hooks means this compact space functions well. Hairdryers and fluffy white towels are supplied for both bathrooms.

Beige tiled shower in the second bathroom

Carved flowers on the white carrara marble sink

Short walk to Napoleon's military school, Ecole Militaire
At one end of the park you'll find the stately Ecole Militaire; this is the school where Napoleon received his military training. And the same grounds across the street, called the Champ de Mars park are where he and his fellow cadets drilled en masse. If you get up early in the morning for a walk, bike ride, or run, you will see the cadets jogging around the Eiffel Tower. The school became Napoleon's headquarters and housed the elite Emperor's Troops in 1795. Look closely and you'll see the damage from gunfire that occurred in the French Revolution in 1789, as well as the results of the shelling when the Prussians declared war on France in 1870 to defeat Napoleon III. There were four ancient statues on the façade that represented: Might, Peace, Victory, and France. The statue of Victory is of Louis XV. Few of the statues are still standing, as most were destroyed during the French Revolution.

You'll love being close to the famous Champ de Mars park
The location of our Merlot Paris apartment is a rare feature because there are few open parks in the center of Paris. The Champs de Mars gardens which surrounds the Eiffel Tower is one of them and it is less than one minute from your apartment. French families have lived here for generations and on Sundays you see the grandparents who love to take their grandchildren out to the same playgrounds where they and their children played. It's a wonderful part of your vacation to come here, picnic and relax. You can also shoot some hoops on the basketball court, play on the hand-cranked merr-go-round or rent a bicycle for the day.

Stroll along the Seine at sunset
No visit to Paris is complete without a sunset stroll along the romantic river Seine. Whether you choose to take a dinner cruise, hop on a lively party boat, or simply take a quiet walk hand-in-hand with your loved one, the Seine at sunset is a memory of a lifetime!

Decorate your apartment with fresh flowers from the markets
Wouldn't some of these look lovely placed around our Merlot Paris apartment? You'll spot many beautiful flowers artfully arranged in the open markets and flower shops dotted around the neighborhood and especially on rue Cler, which is a few blocks away. You'll want to be sure to pick some up as a centerpiece for your dining table or simply to spread a little fragrance and color about.

Pastries are a passion in Paris!
Mouth-watering pastries can be found on nearly every block in this neighborhood, one of the advantages of staying here. Children will love picking out their desserts for lunch and dinner, and like all Parisians, you'll want to grab your fresh-baked baguette right before your meals.

Cross the river to the Grand Couturiers on Avenue Montaigne
All the big designer names can be found on Avenue Montaigne and the surrounding streets - from Chanel, Dior, Dolce, Givenchy, Valentino, Jimmy Choo to the outrageous Jean-Paul Gaultier and more.