A Leopard Never Changes Its Spots
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
646 sq/ft
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A minute's walk from Paris' much-loved Luxembourg Gardens, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more desirable address anywhere in the city. These formal gardens are the largest in the city and attract locals with the promise of chess, tennis, basketball, pony rides, pétanque courts, and even the city's largest puppet theatre – a true haven for families. In addition to the gardens, there are plenty of quaint cafes and iconic eateries within a short walk. Standout options include Bread & Roses for the best quiche in Paris (just across the road), long-running coffeehouse and celebrity haunt Café de Flore, and iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots – both a ten-minute walk away. Step inside the apartment and you'll find the second bedroom and a bathroom on the entrance level, with the majority of the apartment up a flight of stairs. While the downstairs bedroom is fairly classic in design, the first floor is full of little hints about your hosts at every turn, from the leopard print dining chairs to the tiger-striped sofa and the cheetah-spotted throw pillows in the main bedroom, their love of the African savannah is immediately obvious. The rest we'll just leave you to piece together, though we... think we spied a ceramic Elvis somewhere on the shelves.
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What to expect
Highlights

Lose yourself in the fascinating exhibits on display at the Musée d'Orsay, a twenty-five-minute walk

While away a sunny afternoon in the verdant Luxembourg Gardens, just a few steps away

Settle in for a relaxing evening after a spent spent exploring the best of Paris, right on your doorstep

Sleep soundly in the tranquil atmosphere of the bedrooms
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Home truths
This home is located across the ground and first floors of the building, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
The main bedroom overlooks the road, so you may experience some street noise, especially with the windows open in the summer.
Children over 12 years of age are welcome.
The decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little dated in parts.
The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery and cooking utensils.
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Washing machine
Dryer
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Massage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Saint Germain des Prés - Odéon
Saint-Germain-des-Prés has it all: location, buzz, romance, a bohemian past, luxury shopping, art galleries, as well as famous monuments, historic churches and of course its iconic cafes, where intellectuals like Sartre and Hemingway used to hang out back in the day. Perhaps best of all is its access to the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris's best-loved park and a great place to relax in between hectic sightseeing. Two blocks away from the...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Have Lunch at Les Deux Magots
Take a seat in one of the oldest cafés in Paris, which still attracts many personalities from the world of arts and literature.

Have lunch with politicians at Brasserie Lipp
An iconic 19th Parisian restaurant where the literary and political crème de la crème go for a quick lunch. An ideal place to discover French homemade bistrot cuisine.

Dine at the historic Rotonde
A historic 19th brasserie, this restaurant now serves classic French cuisine such as Salers beed and oyster platters.

Wander through the Luxembourg Gardens
A beautifully diverse park with English and French gardens, apple orchards and greenhouses full of orchids and roses.

Step into l'Eglise Saint Germain
The perfect example of Romanesque and gothic architecture with its beautiful nave and choir.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Angelina
A 200 years old institution that serves up old fashioned hot chocolate and some of the best pastries in Paris. Don't miss the Mont Blanc!

Eat in style at the Relai de l'Entrecôte
One of the top places to try the French bistrot classic that is steak et frites. Go early to avoid disappointment.

Dine at la Coupole
This old bistrot decorated with art is really famous for its dome, painted by a famous artist in the 80’s. You can find French creative food cooked with quality and seasonality.

Have a drink or a dinner at Le Hibou
With its central situation in the crossroads of the Odeon, The Hibou is a very pleasant place to have a drink on its sunny terrace or enjoy dinner in a subdued atmosphere.

Explore the Église Saint-Sulpice
A magnificent 17th-century Roman Catholic church with an ornate facade, painted dome, and outstanding frescos by Delacroix. Be mesmerised by the beautiful architecture and paintings on the walls.
Get around
Airport
Paris-Orly
27 min
Paris Charles de Gaulle
48 min
Train station
Musée d'Orsay
9 min
Subway station
Ségur
10 min
Bus stop
Duroc
10 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
6 min
Cafe
6 min
Pharmacy
7 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Andy & Alicia
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Andy and his team specialise in luxury property rentals in Paris, as well as Cannes on the French Riviera. With founders who are also property owners and frequent travellers, their aim is to take luxury vacation rentals to the next level.
Registration or licence number: Exempt. Property classified as: Mobility Lease Agreement
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