21 July 2011

A Paris Apartment

Ours, actually. Located in the 18th arrondissement, a few blocks east of the center of Montmartre and only one block from the metro: it was inexpensive and suited our needs perfectly. I found it through Airbnb, which is my new go-to source for travel accommodation. We didn't spend much time there (sleeping, mostly), but I couldn't be more in love with its understated charm. The juliet window/balcony was my very favorite feature--especially at night, when the stars seemed to waltz, as if calling with a reminder that everything surrounding us positively sparkled.





14 comments:

  1. Oh the joy of windows that open sideways. I miss them so much! You can actually pop your head and more out, without a fear of getting a head concussion.....

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  2. i just scrolled through all your paris posts - what a dreamy vacation!! and not JUST because you got engaged, although really, getting engaged in paris? dreamy!!

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  3. Nothing like lace curtains.

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  4. Oh darling, what a perfect little Parisian apartment! It reminds me of Gigi's pied a terre!

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  5. I've never heard of this site before, but I'm going to have to give it a go. What a brilliant idea!

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  6. what an awesome apartment! It must have made it seem like you were "living" in france instead of just being a tourist. Which I think is super important.

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  7. That window, with its lace and scrolls, sets the mood beautifully. Even the balconies are romantic here.. lovely!

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  8. well i just died. this is ridiculous.

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  9. oh my goodness---I can't get over this apartment and the surroundings. GORGEOUS. This makes me want to go to Paris immediately.

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  10. Airbnb, you say? Yup, I'll definitely be using them in the future! Especially if I can land such a sweet place. It's lovely! And so Parisian too.

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  11. So glad to hear you had a good experience with that site! Your place was so charming, I love the lace curtains!

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  12. That second photo is gor-geous! I love the idea of staying in an apartment like this, sounds like you got the full Paris experience!

    Oh, and I can't remember what the place I stayed at was called because it was a couple years ago + it was so last minute. We ended up changing our accommodations at the very last minute (while in Paris), but I'll definitely have to mention it when I (finally) get around to my Paris travel post!

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    Apartment in Paris

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