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Colourful and comfortable, this is an excellent Parisian base for a family. It’s in the friendly Croulelarbe district in the 13th arrondissement, with excellent transport links to the rest of Paris – the Louvre is just eight Metro stops away. There are restaurants nearby, but you’ll also have a kitchen to cook in. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space is the heart of the home, and also where guests nine and ten will sleep (on a sofa bed).
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What to expect
Highlights
Travel eight stops on the Metro to the Louvre
Choose from local restaurants or make use of the well-equipped kitchen
Admire quirky art in each bedroom
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Home truths
At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on a sofa bed in the living space.
Les Gobelins Metro station is a three-minute walk away.
Your host can provide a cot for little ones.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Washing machine
TV
Fridge
Hair dryer
Cot / crib
Child friendly
Oven
Bedrooms & bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 5 beds
3 bathrooms
Local guide
About La Butte aux Cailles
With its winding cobble streets, vintage street lights and timber-framed homes, la Butte aux Cailles has a thoroughly village atmosphere to it. The ideal way to discover this quaint area is to take a stroll in the early hours of the afternoon jumping from square to square, where you'll find locals playing pétanque or sipping coffee on the rue de la Butte aux Cailles. The neighbourhood hasn't always been part...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Visit the Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins
This national factory of tapestries based in 1601 is a part of history and its workshops are opened to the public. You can admire the technique and the complexity of the current weavings.
Discover the Grande Mosquée de Paris
This building built between 1922 and 1926 is really worth seeing. The ornaments, shapes and colors of its large patio will transport you traveler. Guests can also relax in the steam room or enjoy the
Taste Korean flavors at Bekseju Village
This Korean bistrot is supreme when it comes to preparing Korean classics. Open seven days of the week, it serves kimchi ragu, spicy broths and succulent pork strips.
Brunch at L'Entracte des Gobelins
If you're looking for an authentic French brasserie serving brunch, l'Entracte des Gobelins is the perfect pitstop.
Time travel at the Galerie de l'Evolution
The 7000 specimens of animals and skeletons that this Museum of Natural History presents tell you their lives and their stories.
Relax in the Square René-Le-Gall
Ce parc en trois parties est un exemple typique du style des années 30. L'architecte qui l'a réalisé s'est inspiré du travail du peintre Arcimboldo et de ses portraits en assemblage de fruits et de légumes
Have a good swimming moment
If you like swimming in a pool during the summer or just relaxing between two visits, you should test this pool close to your apartment. During the summer the pool is open to enjoy the sun.
Try Basque cuisine at Chez Gladines
There's something thoroughly comforting about Basque cuisine, a region in the South West of France known for its cured meats and strong cheeses.
Take a time to do shopping at Italie 2
A big mall to buy everything you want is that a dream ? Yes and you are not dreaming ! If you want to buy some clothes and taste a frozen yogurt in the same time you can thanks to Italie deux...
Try Chinese delicacies at Délices de Shandong
Monsieur Xue opened this restaurant in honour of his Chinese province, Shandong, reputed for its ancestral cooking school.
Have dinner in a retro bistro at Au Bon Coin
Everything at Au Bon Coin is seasonal and local with its chef Emmanuel Chanois. They also have an excellent wine list.
Try a couscous at Chez Mamane
Almost a hole in the wall, this couscous joint is known by locals and non-locals alike as being one of the best Oriental restaurants in Paris. Mamane has been serving couscous for over 15 years.
Get around
Airport
Paris-Orly
33 min
Paris Charles de Gaulle
52 min
Lydd - London Ashford
4 hr 32 min
Subway station
Place d'Italie
9 min
Train station
Port-Royal
20 min
Bus stop
Banquier
4 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
4 min
Cafe
5 min
Pharmacy
5 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
14
days
Cancel at least 14 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 14 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Lea
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Lea manages a portfolio of homes in Paris, so be sure to reach out if you have any questions.
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