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Tucked away in this 1892 edifice,
with its classic facade, situated in the middle of one
of the world's most famous Parisian streets, rue Lepic,
is a charming 2 bedroom apartment that is sure to please.
Lepic Retreat was renovated early in
2009 specifically to meet the needs and demands of the
most discerning traveler. We have truly tried to think
of everything and more to make your stay here with us
one that we hope you will not soon forget.
The style of this apartment
is classic, à la Française, but with
personal modern touches. The mix of colors chosen for
the furnishing and the walls, come together to create
a relaxing & elegant space. The light fixtures
were hand picked from a boutique right on rue Lepic.
The decorative touches such as the mirrors and artwork
were also selected from a local vendor on rue Constance
and their addition evokes a sense of refinement and
class.
The main entrance divides the
apartment like most typical Parisian flats. The rooms
facing the street (like all the rooms in the apartment),
have large double glazed windows. You can decide to
isolate yourself from the hustle bustle of rue Lepic
or throw open the windows to let in the jovial atmosphere
that locals and visitors have come to know and love.
To your right as you enter
the apartment is the LIVING ROOM whose entrance door
has been decorated with a motif of the Paris metro
(in case you have forgotten where you are), is the
heart of the apartment. This is where you will relax
after a long days sightseeing, perhaps catching up
on international news in English, German, French and
several other languages or making use of the laptop
computer to surf the internet and plan out the next
days visits. The coffee table doubles as our dinning
table and is a truly ingenious space saving system
that can be raised or lowered with the flip of a lever
and opens out to seat up to 8 people.
Throughout the apartment you
will notice the original moldings on the ceiling and
walls recalling the grandeur of Parisian architecture.
The LIVING ROOM sofa pulls
out to into a very comfortable queen size bed allowing
for additional sleeping space if needed.
A DVD player has also been provided
along with a selection of DVD movies in English or
subtitled. We have even put in a PS3 system and a few
games for the young or the young at heart. No worries
about staying in touch with family and friends - you
can make use of the apartment's telephone to make free
long distance calls to over 50 countries including
the US and Canada as well as to landline phones within
the EU.
Also facing the street
is the TWIN BEDROOM where the beds can either remain
as twins or can be put together as a king size bed
upon request. The room is another tastefully decorated
and restful space with a beautiful original fireplace.
The MASTER BEDROOM faces
the building's inner courtyard and is a quiet retreat.
The large very comfortable queen-size bed will be a
great welcome after a long day of taking in French
culture. A large screen TV has also been installed
here for the insomniacs amongst you. You may never
want to get out of bed in the morning!
The KITCHEN is small yet
incredibly well equipped with, dishwasher, 4-burner
ceramic glass stove top, washing machine and a combination
microwave/oven. This kind of efficient use of limited
space is something that Europeans in general and the
French in particular are famous for. You will be able
to whip up delicious meals for your family and friends
or just unwrap all the fantastic food that you have
picked up from the local market and caterers.
The BATHROOMs has a relaxing
walk-in shower enclosure, with rain shower as well
as a handheld. The heated towel rack not only keeps
your towels warm but heats up the bathroom on a cold
Winter's morning. The WC is separate from the bathroom.
You will truly enjoy your stay
at Lepic Retreat and what better way to get a taste
for Paris than to live as a Parisian in your home away
from home. |
