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Last Updated: 10 October, 2008

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Paris-11th Arrondissement January-July 2009 This warm and sunny renovated studio apartment overlooks a lovely neighborhood park-looking west on the Square Gardette. It is bright, quiet, and secure. It is not on a main thoroughfare. Comprising 40 square meters, fully furnished and very well equipped including TV, stereo, DSL, cable, and Wifi, and landline to landline free phone service to the U.S.. It offers a sitting area, dining area, sleeping alcove with comfortable double bed, well-provisioned separate kitchen, and full bath. Third floor. The building has an elevator. Easy bus and metro nearby (three lines). Convenient to academic research facilities. Wonderful local shopping. 775 Euros per month plus utilities Sorry no short stays. For more information, pictures, and testimonials from h-France list members who have stayed there. e-mail: emedrich@mprinc.com


For Sub-let: QUARTIER BASTILLE. Charming 2-piece (38m2) located on the Rue de la Roquette at the Place Leon Blum (sometimes known as the Place "Voltaire"). Metro: Voltaire (on the Place) or Bastille (5 minute walk). Situated on the 6th and top floor (no elevator), the apartment is bathed in light from the windows/doors to its 3 small balconies, looking south onto the Place. The apartment is fully furnished, including cutlery and kitchen items; salle de bain with bath/shower; separate WC. Kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator and gas oven/stove. Washing machine (no dryer). Available for long- or short-term rental beginning on or around December 1, 2008. RENT: 450E/week; 950 E/month (charges compris; telephone, electricity, gas not included). For more information, contact Matt Reed (mtreed00@aol.com or mreed@kgi.edu).

To Rent : 1-BR Apartment, 42m2, available Nov 8-Jan 30
A charming, spacious, quiet, clean, fully furnished and equipped apartment tucked between the 12th Arrondissement and the Bois de Vincennes, in the safe, friendly neighbourhood of Saint-Mandé. The apartment is surrounded by excellent stores for all your daily needs and is a short walk to the Bois (great for runners, walkers, cyclists, picknickers). There is a salon (sofa, table, cable TV), with a den area (large desk); an eat-in kitchen with all appliances and utensils (including washing machine); bedroom with large armoire; and a bathroom (with shower, toilet, sink). Served by the #1 metro (the station Saint-Mandé is your doorstep), giving direct access to Bastille (10 mins), Richelieu (20 mins), and to BNF with a change to the #14 (20 mins). I am away doing research from November 8th to January 30th, and would like to rent my precious jewel of an apartment to serious scholars and serious students. Pictures available. Monthly rate: 700 euros. Fortnightly rate : 400 euros. Contact me for details at catherine.durieux@free.fr


SWAP Paris for NYC/Montreal WANT TO SPEND XMAS IN PARIS? Furnished APARTMENT in the 15th available for apartment exchange in NYC or Montreal Dec. 20-January 6 (flexible dates). Retired Franco-American professor's own charming 70m2 apartment near Vaugirard metro and 5 buses (including direct lines to Latin Quarter and BNF). Half a block from the new Marguerite Yourcenar Mediathèque. Living room, dining room, master bedroom with queen-size bed, study with sofa bed, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Washing machine. Calm, sunny, greenery, and nicely decorated. High-speed Internet access. Perfect for non-smoking couple or 1 or 2 singles. ALSO FOR RENT October 16-31 Price: 900 euros for 2 -week period, 600 for one week. All-inclusive (except for DSL connection, which is 20 euros more). Photos available upon request. hilaryk@club-internet.fr

FURNISHED APARTMENT NEAR NATION FOR RENT, DEC 3-20TH (FLEXIBLE) AND FEB 1-MAY 31. 85 sq meters (915 sq feet!) divided into an entrance, large loft-style living room (40 sq meters), kitchen, bathroom, w/c separate, office w/ sleeper sofa, artist's studio, plus a beautiful, 20 sq meters private garden terrace. Fully furnished and equipped, 450 euros/week + one month security deposit (returned within 30 days of departure). Price includes rent, free electricity, ADSL high-speed internet, local and national phone calls (numbers beginning 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05), and printer if you bring a laptop. Gas heat & hot water + long-distance charges determined based on usage. Off-street, no traffic noise (really!). Situated in converted workshops at the back of a quiet, charming courtyard. Lots of closets, towels, dishes, pots & pans, utensils, bed sheets, blankets, etc. Major appliances (refrigerator, gas stove/oven, washing machine) all less than one year old. Comfortably sleeps 4, but more are possible depending on sleep configurations. No pets. Second floor, no elevator, no television, no dishwasher. Local farmer's market nearby Wed and Sat mornings; Monoprix, Franprix, boulangeries galore, and many shops, cafes, restaurants in the neighborhood. Buses, metros (lines 1, 2, 6, & 9) and RER A all extremely convenient. Nice park nearby (sq Sarah Bernhardt). Direct metro to both old and new BN, Louvre, Pompidou Center, and more. Photos and references available on request. CONTACT: pwarner@mail.uri.edu

 

Studio in Montorgeuil – Saint Denis neighborhood, Paris 75002 rue Saint Denis Available year round as of October 10th A simple 13 m2 (145 ft2) studio located in the center of Paris in the Montorgeuil – Saint Denis pedestrian neighborhood. Third and a half floor in a 17th century building no elevator and a staircase that questions the notion of level. Not handicap accessible. Window onto small quiet courtyard. Excellent access to public transportation, both airports directly by RER and all five train stations directly by Metro. Walking distance to everything you need, sights, shops, restaurants, markets, groceries, etc… You’ll find a map charting out some of the essentials. Kitchenette with halogen hot plates, small fridge, sink, and dishes. Bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. Fold out BZ double bed, with bedding. Fold out table with four chairs stored inside. Hi speed Ethernet connection, cable TV and unlimited telephone calls in Europe and North America to land lines. A nice stay for one to two people. Well behaved cats and dogs are welcome. kmaynard2@washcoll.edu

PARIS 13e. Available January 15 -May 15 2009. Delightfully and fully furnished one-bedroom apartment, 45 square meters, in historic Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood on quiet street convenient to shops, restaurants and public transportation. Metro stops are Place d'Italie, Corvisart and RER Cite Universitaire through beautiful Parc Montsouris, all a 15-20 minute walk. Several bus routes very close by. Full bath off cosy bedroom, with roomy built-in closets, sunny living/dining area with internet and international phone connections, modern kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and microwave/convector oven, separate powder room off connecting corridor. Perfect for one or two people on sabbatical leave. $1,600 per month, all charges included except cell-phone calls. Write Dr. Roger Bensky at benskyr@georgetown.edu or call Danielle at 1-202-363-0779. Financial statement and references required.

I will be out of Paris for the Christmas period and my apartment is available for rent. It is at: 71 Rue Oberkampf, Paris, France, 75011 The apartment is in the 11th arrondissement close to Canal St. Martin and Republique, on the second floor (no elevator) of a 19th century Haussmanian building. It is 2-3 minutes on foot from Oberkampf metro (lines 5 and 9) and Parmentier (line 3) and bus #96 is across the street. Availability: From December 20th 2008 – January 3rd 2009. General description: 40 square meters; wooden floor; a hall / open kitchen + a bedroom + living room Furniture: Double bed, wardrobe, TV, pull out couch, kitchen table and chairs, studying desk, stove, refrigerator, microwave, plates/utensils, etc. Other facilities: Wifi/wired internet, cable TV and low cost Freephone included Rent: 800 Euros for two weeks (All inclusive) Contact: brionebruce@hotmail.com

FURNISHED STUDIO AVAILABLE from DEC 2008 UNTIL JUNE 2009 Lovely studio in the heart of Saint Mandé (rue Jeanne d¹Arc), nudged between the Bois de Vincennes and the 12th arrondissement. Short (7 minute) walk to the Saint Mandé stop of metro line 1 (ten minutes direct to Bastille/St. Paul (AN)/Hotel de Ville; fifteen minutes to the BNF via Nation, which is a mere two stops away), and steps to 86 bus (direct to Bastille, St. Germain). Great neighborhood with lots of shopping around the corner (including a bi-weekly farmers market and a Monoprix). 2 minute walk to the Lac de Saint Mandé and the Bois de Vincennes (great for walkers or runners). Perfect size for one person at 22m2 (235 Square Feet). Fully furnished (queen bed, floor to ceiling bookshelves, dining table and chairs, linens and dishes included) and well equipped (TV/Stereo/DVD, microwave/oven, washing machine, etc.) with a modern feel. Great building, very secure (security doors, 2 digicodes, videophone in the apartment). Ground floor flat on a quiet street with windowfront garden. The apartment gets good light, has a large bathroom with full-size tub, nice tile flooring throughout, and ample closet space. Recently repainted, very clean, and very well taken care of. 775 euros/month, which includes all utilities (i.e. building maintenance fees (³charges²), electricity, cable TV, high-speed DSL that includes access to Paris¹ city-wide wireless internet network, and unlimited local/international phone). Available starting Dec. 21 until June 2009 (dates somewhat flexible). References from other H-France subscribers and pictures available upon request. Email ajb6f@virginia.edu if interested.

POSTED ONE WEEK AGO:

FURNISHED APARTMENT in the 15th AVAILABLE FOR RENT October 16-31.
RetiredFranco-American professor’s charming 70m2 apartment near Vaugirard metro and 5 buses (including direct lines to Latin Quarter and BNF). Half a block from the new Marguerite Yourcenar Mediathèque. Living room, dining room, master bedroom with queen-size bed, study with sofa bed, fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. Washing machine. Calm, sunny, greenery, and nicely decorated. High-speed Internet access. Perfect for non-smoking couple or 1 or 2 singles.900 euros for 2 weeks. All-inclusive (except for DSL connection, which is 20 euros more). Photos available upon request. hilaryk@club-internet.fr

Very charming studio apartment, 26 m2, with lots of character, located at the heart of Montparnasse neighborhood. Comprised of one room, a separate kitchen, and bathroom with a small bathtub, the apartment offers a view on the gardens of a nearby convent. At the fifth floor, on the courtyard side of the building, it is bright (south-east facing) and very calm. Equipped with an oven, a stove, a fridge, a washing machine..Bed is a double convertible futon. Free internet access + free calls to U.S.A and many other contrys. Linen and cleaning are included. Montparnasse is renowned for its famous restaurants, cafés, bars, and a rich cultural life (movie theaters, bookshops, etc.). Closest subway stations are Raspail (lines 4 and 6), Vavin (line 6), Montparnasse (lines 4, 6, 12, 13), Port-Royal (RER B, direct access to and from Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport). Apartment available : from October the 10th Pictures available upon request! Price : 400 / euros weekly (plus a safety deposit returned upon departure) Thanks for your interest ! *cath.b5@gmail.com*

CHARMING STUDIO AT THE BASTILLE FROM 21 NOV. 2008 ON INTO 2009- ONE MONTH MINIMUM. To thank all of the H-France subscribers who have been happy clients, I am offering a special discounted rate from 21 Nov 2008 to 21 Jan.2009 of only US $1200. for an entire month. No extra charges and only a $100. refundable cleaning deposit. One month minimum and extra days can be pro rated. This is my own flat so it is equipped with everything you need to
live, including separate bathroom and kitchen, an Ikea sofa bed that can be used as a single or as a queen, central heat, 20 sq meters total, and my pay as you go cel phone for your use. (No charge for incoming calls) I do not have cable or a wired phone and no internet inside the flat but there are many free wireless hotspots as close as the corner, and, of course, cheap cyber-cafes. I have a manager nearby for any emergencies. I am on the historic PASSAGE DU CHANTIER (no noisy traffic), just two blocks from the Bastille and only 75 yards from Metro Ledru Rollin on line 8. The flat is safe and secure and quiet. It is on the ground floor, no steps and fronts on the small building's patio. To get into the patio, you need, of course, a digi code. For complete details visit my flat web site at http://www.jimdietz.com/chantier.html My flat is ideal for one but will sleep two persons who are friends. Note that my rental rate is in US dollars- not the inflated Euro. I accept payment by a check on a US bank or via Paypal. Contact me via e mail at jsdietz@earthlink.net or by phone in Florida at 954-563-3353

 

 

Posted TWO Weeks Ago:

ONE BEDROOM IN MONTMARTE Available December 1, 2008 through May 4, 2009.
- It is on the fifth floor (with elevator) at 4, rue de l'Abbe Patureau, metro Lamarck-Caulaincourt.
- It is very quiet on a street that dead ends at steps. Very pleasant roof top views.
-Living/dining has small sofa, two arm chairs, dining room table that can extend to seat 6, dresser.
- Bedroom has a full/gueen sized bed with a comfortable Bultex mattress, small armoire, small desk.
- Small kitchen with two-burner gas hot plate. refrigerator, mini electric overn, and washer-dryer.
-Fully furnished with towels and sheets
- WC, wash basin, shower with very small tub.
- It is near 2 subway stations (Lamarck-Caulaincourt [3 minutes], Chateau Rouge [10 minutes])
- There are several gourmet food stores very close on the rue de Caulaincourt and an open-air market and large supermarkets near the Mairie of the 18th arrondissement
- The rent includes electricity, water, gas and all management fees and is as follows:
- for stays two weeks or less, 55 US$ per night with a two week (14
nights) minimum
- for stays over two weeks, 55 US$ per night for the first two weeks and $50 per night thereafter.
- please only one or two persons
- Rent payable in US Dollars or Euros
- I only wish to have a non-smoker.
Previously rented by faculty from UCLA, Caltech, Georgia, George Washington, Georgetown, Simpson, and McGill.
Pictures available on request.
Please contact Howard Rosenthal at hr31@nyu.edu or rosentha@princeton.edu

Paris sublet in the 11 arrondissement, . available Oct 1 2008 to June 15 2009 (dates slightly negotiable) Beautifully furnished, light- filled three room apartment (70 square meters) between Bastille and Republique, 5 minutes walk to Marais:.. Bedroom on courtyard,fireplace, parquet floors, modern eat-in kitchen, sitting room, study, foyer.Wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, cd and cable TV, 4th floor (no elevator) 1400 euros per month plus utilities (gas, electric, wanadoo, telephone if used.One month security, references. Contact Abigail@arthistory.ucsb.edu.

Lovely studio in the heart of Saint Mandé (rue Jeanne d¹Arc), nudged between the Bois de Vincennes and the 12th arrondissement. Short (7 minute) walk to the Saint Mandé stop of metro line 1 (ten minutes direct to Bastille/St. Paul (AN)/Hotel de Ville; fifteen minutes to the BNF via Nation, which is a mere two stops away), and steps to 86 bus (direct to Bastille, St. Germain). Great neighborhood with lots of shopping around the corner (including a bi-weekly farmers market and a Monoprix). 2 minute walk to the Lac de Saint Mandé and the Bois de Vincennes (great for walkers or runners). Perfect size for one person at 22m2 (235 Square Feet). Fully furnished (large bed, floor to ceiling bookshelves, dining table and chairs, linens and dishes included) and well equipped (TV/Stereo/DVD, microwave/oven, washing machine, etc.) with a modern feel. Great building, very secure (security doors, 2 digicodes, videophone in the apartment). Ground floor flat on a quiet street with windowfront garden. The apartment gets good light, has a large bathroom with full-size tub, nice tile flooring throughout, and ample closet space. Recently repainted, very clean, and very well taken care of. 785 euros/month, which includes all utilities (i.e. building maintenance fees (³charges²), electricity, cable TV, high-speed DSL that includes access to Paris¹ city-wide wireless internet network (Paris ³Ozone²), and unlimited local/international phone). Available for a long-term rental (minimum 5 months) starting Dec. 21 and through June 2009 (dates somewhat flexible). References from other H-France subscribers and pictures available upon request. Email ajb6f@virginia.edu if interested.

Spacious and luminous decorator-redesigned 1 bedroom apartment; stone's throw from Parc des Buttes Chaumont; quiet, secure, building with elevator and live-in concierge; 6th floor loft-style apartment (55 m2 = 600 sq. ft + long balcony with café table and chairs) with restored hardwood floors and new tiles; elegantly furnished in contemporary style with new furniture and appliances; sleeps 4 comfortably; * Living Room: 22 m2 (240 sq. ft) with pull-out queen-size couch with comfortable firm mattress; 80 cm (32 in) flat-screen TV/DVD Player with over 100 channels; 8-person dining table with designer chairs; wooden sliding doors for privacy. * Bedroom: Queen-size bed with comfortable, firm mattress; work console with printer; large closet. * Kitchen: Well-ventilated, fully-stocked; raised eating counter for 2; coffee nook with toaster; new dishwasher, microwave, oven, 4-burner gas range, fridge with freezer. * Bathroom: Laundry closet w. washer and dryer; large, enclosed shower stall with two shower heads; double sink. (Toilet is separate from bathroom.) * Entryway: Can serve as study with pull-out desk and bookshelves; roomy shoe and coat closet. Close to several metro stops (Colonel Fabien, Jaures/Stalingrad, Bolivar) and (all-night) buses to Châtelet and Hôtel de Ville; cosmopolitan neighborhood with grocery stores, bakeries, covered market, cinema, cafes, restaurants and specialty stores; beautiful, hilly park is a great resource for kids, runners; gym on ground floor with attractive daily and longer-term rates. 1,400 Euros per month (550 Euros per week) includes gas, heating, telephone and DSL. Multilingual, courteous, local manager Available Nov. 16, 2008 for short or long terms. Contact couep@sas.upenn.edu
For pictures go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/parisrental/

HOUSING SOUGHT:

Long Stay: British graduate student seeking apartment in Paris for 10 months starting October (weekend of 4-5th preferred, but flexible), around 800E/mth. Would ideally like to visit beforehand. Please contact robdpriest@gmail.com

I am a Ph.D. student looking for housing for most of November in Paris. I would like to rent a small studio or a room in an apartment.
Please contact me at lcurtis26@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Lesley Curtis

 

Salut! I am looking for a room or a studio apartment beginning 1 October 2008, until around July 2008. I am going to be studying at the École Normale Supérieure, therefore somewhere near the 5eme would be ideal. My price range is up to about 600 euros per month.Thanks so much in advance, Albertina Antognini alamaca@gmail.com

 


Posted Three Weeks Ago:

Very charming studio apartment, 26 m2, with lots of character, located at the heart of Montparnasse neighborhood. Comprised of one room, a separate kitchen, and bathroom with a small bathtub, the apartment offers a view on the gardens of a nearby convent. At the fifth floor, on the courtyard side of the building, it is bright (south-east facing) and very calm. Equipped with an oven, a stove, a fridge, a washing machine….Bed is a double convrtibl futon. Free internet access + free calls to U.S.A and many other contrys. Linen and cleaning are included. Montparnasse is renowned for its famous restaurants, cafés, bars, and a rich cultural life (movie theaters, bookshops, etc.). Closest subway stations are Raspail (lines 4 and 6), Vavin (line 6), Montparnasse (lines 4, 6, 12, 13), Port-Royal (RER B, direct access to and from Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport). Apartment available : October 10 Pictures available upon request!
Price : 400 / euros weekly (plus a safety deposit returned upon departure) Thanks for your interest !
cath.b5@gmail.com

Marseille (centre). Furnished bedroom available to rent for 3 months (October-December
2008 inclusive, exact dates flexible) in 110m2 apartment with sea views. Located in the centre of Marseille (between the Vieux Port and the Panier:
http://www.viamichelin.fr/viamichelin/fra/dyn/controller/Cartes?strCountry=1424&strAddress=square+protis&strMerged=13002&x=36&y=14&ie=UTF-8), 15 minutes from the departmental and municipal archives, 15 minutes from the beach, 30 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Sharing with a French lycée teacher (m). Rent is 550 euros/month plus around 60 euros/month for all bills (including wifi). For more information please contact Ed at:
ednaylor_38@yahoo.co.uk

I am a PhD student in Paris. I will be in Canada till the end of September. My apartment in Paris is available for rent from September 1st to the end of September. Address: 118 Rue du Chemin Vert It is a fully furnished 6th floor single bedroom apartment(26m) in 11th arrondissement in a 19th century Haussmanian building with two balconies overlooking rue du Chemin Vert. 2-3 minutes walk from Pere la Chaise metro on lines 2 & 3 and a 10 minute walk from Bastille square. There are several nice boulangeries, bookstores, laundry, etc. around the building The apartment has wooden floor; a hall / open kitchen + a bedroom + two small balconies overlooking Rue du Chemin Vert. Furniture includes: TV, studying desk, stove, refrigerator, double bed, plates/utensils/etc, etc. The rent includes utilities, Wifi/wired internet, cable TV and low cost Free.fr telephone service Rent is 750 Euro for the whole month or 280 Euro per week. Payment of a 300 Euro deposit is needed to reserve the apartment.Photos available upon request Contact: amehrpouya@gmail.com


Very cozy, clean and convenient 35m² appartment in quiet Vincennes (from 1 December 2008). Looking to rent from 1 month to 1 year (or more). Fully and nicely equipped, including cable internet and TV (DVD/VHS), dishwasher, washer, computer, wireless, cell phone, shower/bath. Perfect for a researcher or a couple (one bedroom loft). 2 minute walk from the Military Archives in the Château de Vincennes (SHAT, SHAA and SHM). 1.5 minute walk from RER Vincennes and 1.5 minute walk from Métro Château de Vincennes.
Near all services (supermarkets, post office, winery), open markets, restaurants. Jogging in the Bois de Vincennes and the Parc Floral for visits. 800€ (toutes charges comprises). Contact: Christopher Goscha at christopher.goscha@videotron.ca

For rent in Paris 15, one bedroom apartment, fort short-time periods (from three days to two months), one bedroom apartment. The apartment has 40 sqm, is located in Beaugrenelle, right next to the subway station Charles Michels. Well located to go to the National Library and to the Latin Quarter, on the subway line Boulogne-Austerlitz. The apartment has been freshly renovated and is fully equipped (washer, dryer, High speed Internet connection, Internet phone line, nespresso machine, ?) and is very quiet.
Rent : 350,00 euros/week, all included except phone bill.
Contact : Jean-Marc Dreyfus : jmdrey@free.fr"



Seeking Housing

Je recherche une sous-location à Paris du 1 au 30 septembre pour faire des recherches à la BnF et à la BDIC de Nanterre.
Merci par avance,
Geoffroy Huard de la Marre
yefri_20@hotmail.com
0034 954. 42. 66. 22
0034 687. 532. 706

wonder if anyone has a studio or similar available in Paris (preferably close to Archives or Vincennes) for two weeks from 9 September?
Best Andrew Knapp
Professor Andrew Knapp
French Studies
School of Languages and European Studies University of Reading PO Box 218 Whiteknights Reading
RG6 6AA
telephone +44 (0)118 3788120
fax +44 (0)118 3788122
e-mail a.f.knapp@reading.ac.uk

Assistant Professor seeking studio or one-bedroom near Strasbourg city center, mid-January 2009 to mid-April 2009 (dates somewhat flexible). Internet preferred. I am neat, non-smoking, and fluent in French. Please contact Rachel Chrastil at chrastilr@xavier.edu