View of the Eiffel Tower from our Romanée Paris apartment
We walked into our Romanée Paris apartment and were bowled over by the view from the large windows in the living room and dining area! Six months of remodeling brought it up to our high standards. Measuring 780 square feet, it offers two bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, two portable air conditioners and sleeps up to six.

One of the most romantic dining tables in Paris
The dining table is undoubtedly one of the most romantic in Paris; it sits in front of the second large window with full view of, La Grande Dame de Paris, the Eiffel Tower. While we love eating in bistros and restaurants in Paris (we provide you with pages of recommendations), it's a thrill to eat breakfast or even a gourmet feast in front of this view.

The view from one of the sofas in the living room
You feel as if you can reach out and touch it! It is right there!

Large and comfortable living room with Eiffel Tower views
The sunny living room of the apartment is open to the dining area and kitchen.

A contemporary lilac sofa divides the room, with view of the Eiffel Tower from the windows on your left. Touches of hot pink add a bit of color. The herringbone parquet floors are original and restored to their original beauty, as is the marble fireplace which faces the sofa.

Next to the fireplace is an antique chest of drawers with TV, DVD player and sound system. The DVD and CD player are compatible with American movies, so you can bring some of your favorites with you. The satellite connection means you can watch CNN, BBC, and Sky news, and sample all of the French channels as well. There is free access to a wireless adsl line for your computer, with secure password.

Dining table comfortably seats six for dinner
The dining table seats six people for dinner.

Hand painted Parisian street mural covers the closet doors
We know a young English house painter who has an amazing talent for graphic design. We sent him to Paris and asked him to use his own ideas to paint a mural on the wall behind the dining table. He wandered around the neighborhood for hours and designed a beautiful mural on the back wall, representing many of the buildings you will see. The mural actually covers six closet doors, where you can unpack and feel at home.

Paris apartment dining table next to the kitchen
The dining area is conveniently located next to the kitchen.

Eiffel Tower reflected in the dining table
See the Eiffel Table reflected in the beautiful glass dining table.

Your view of the Eiffel Tower from the kitchen
With an incredible view of the Eiffel Tower from the kitchen, you'll find family and friends won't mind helping to prepare dinner or do the dishes.

The kitchen was designed in sycamore and was made for us in Normandy. It is fully-equipped with every appliance and accessory you might need to whip up a gourmet meal: large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee pot, espresso maker, toaster, microwave, and convection oven.

The master bedroom has dual king beds, TV and closets galore
The master bedroom of our Romanée Paris apartment is at the end of the hallway and has a large window overlooking the quiet back courtyard. The bed can be made up as a king-sized bed or as two twins. There are closets on the far wall for good storage along with a TV and satellite to receive English-speaking news channels.

An important note: all of the windows are state-of-the-art double glazed, the same as used in luxury hotels. The apartment is located in the middle of this bustling city, but is extremely quiet for a good night's sleep.

Second bedroom - with double bed, it is charming and quiet
The guest bedroom of our Paris apartment is next on your right with a dormer window that looks out over the rooftops. This compact room features a high-quality double bed to provide a good night's sleep. The location at the back of the building means it is very quiet, even without the double glazing we have put in the windows.

Wall bed in living room with straight-on Eiffel Tower views
We located the manufacturer of this amazing sofa in Italy. It's a divan during the day and - voilà! - it pulls down to a fully made-up double bed at night; excellent engineering for an extremely comfortable night's sleep. The view from this bed is simply unforgettable and guests will have a tough time deciding who gets to sleep there. You see the Eiffel Tower in front of you in all its glory, including the magic light show which comes on every hour after dark. Don't worry about getting to sleep as all of our windows have blackout blinds and curtains - but most of our guests prefer to leave them open so they can enjoy this unforgettable view.

First bathroom with bathtub-shower and sink
Follow the corridor to the back of the apartment: the first bathroom is on your left and tiled in beautiful Botticino marble. There is a bathtub with shower; a lion's head is the spout, creating a touch of drama and fun. An old marble sink from Italy sits on the limestone worktop and an 80-gallon hot water heater is the largest available in France, meaning plenty of hot water.

Sink is an old marble bowl carved in the form of a shell
The bathroom countertop is made of French limestone. The sink is an old marble bowl carved in the form of a shell which we converted into a sink.

Second bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, toilet and sink
The second bathroom in our Romanee apartment has white tiles with a Provencal border of blue flowers on a white background. There is a glass-enclosed shower, toilet and sink with cupboard underneath. A small window overlooks the inner courtyard.

Second toilet is next to Bathroom 2
The second toilet has pretty marble tiles and border and is next to Bathroom 2.

Apartment is centrally located near La Grande Dame de Paris
The location of the apartment is one of the best in Paris; it is ideally located in the heart of the Left Bank, you are just steps from major landmarks, monuments and the beautiful Seine River. Our apartments are surrounded by cafés, great neighborhood restaurants, many shops and local markets.

Fresh flowers from the rue Cler market
Fresh flowers from the rue Cler market, a few minutes walk.

Even the shell fish in the markets are displayed!
The four open markets around the 7th are flourishing thanks to the Parisians who still live in our neighborhoods and who shop here. There are more open markets within walking distance of the 7th arrondissement than any other neighborhood in Paris and each one is unique. Growers, fishermen and small producers drive in from the countryside at the crack of dawn to set up and sell their fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and produce to discerning Parisians.

Pont de l'alma open market is a ten minute walk
Early spring in Paris at the Pont de l'alma open market, ten minutes walk.

Patisseries can be found on nearly every block in the 7th
Beautiful pastries can be found throughout the 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 buy fresh-baked baguettes right before your meals.