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Cosy and quiet writer's home in central Ménilmontant district

Paris, Île-de-France, France
Preferred Destination: San Francisco, California, United States
Alternate Destinations: Berkeley, California, United States | Oakland, California, United States | Open to any destination

Apartment or Condo | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From July 21, 2024 until December 31, 2024
Additional Dates:
From January 5, 2025 until June 30, 2025

Description

My name is Norah, I'm an anthropologist, writer and radio documentarian. I speak English, Italian, Spanish and Romanian, and I'm learning Arabic. I often travel to San Francisco where I conduct research on the city's LGBTQI history. So I'm regularly looking for accommodation in the Bay Area: contact me if you plan to visit Paris, I'm flexible! The place is shared with my roommate Agathe, who works as a film decorator. It's quiet and ideally located in Ménilmontant. The apartment is 70m2. The two bedrooms are at either end of a long corridor, so you'll have your privacy. In the room where you'll be staying (mine), you'll enjoy a comfortable 2-seater bed, well-stocked bookshelves - lots of books in English - a desk if you need to work, and a nice sofa for reading or watching a movie. Blackout curtains guarantee a good night's sleep. The balcony runs the length of the apartment, so you can read, work or have lunch outside. The apartment is lgbt-friendly: we welcome visitors who are open to this atmosphere, as well as all queer people looking for a cosy place to stay in Paris.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
67 m2

Suited For
1

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From July 21, 2024 until December 31, 2024

Additional Dates

From January 5, 2025 until June 30, 2025

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: This is my main accommodation, and I work freelance, flexible on rental or exchange dates: mostly interested in San Francisco / Bay Area where I often work, but open to other proposals.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Paris, Île-de-France, France

Closest University

Université Panthéon-Sorbonne

Nearby Universities
École des hautes études en sciences sociales
Neighborhood

Ménilmontant

Nearby Cities

Paris

Comments: Ménilmontant! The most charming district in Paris: young, popular, lively and very safe. Numerous bars, restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets, ideal for discovering Paris on foot: Père Lachaise, Belleville, République 5, 10, 20 minutes away.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: There's already a cat in the apartment; you really won't need a car in Paris; you can smoke on the balcony if you're really hooked. Not ideal for a baby, but negotiable for an older kid!

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

My cat Mina lives here. She's very calm and quiet, warm-hearted, and loves human company. She'll spend most of her time sleeping, she'll watch you work, and will meow if she's hungry. Just feed her once a day and clean her litter box now and then.

I would like help with plants or garden

All the plants are in the kitchen. All you need to do is water them once a week, a little more in summer. I'll leave some recommendations to make things easier for you.

Comments: It's a shared flat: most of the time, my roommate Agathe will be there, taking care of the plants and the cat. Your participation should therefore remain minimal, except in special circumstances.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Stairs

Elevator

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Refrigerator

Comments: This apartment features typical Parisian comforts: central, elevator, decorative fireplace, bathtub, gas stove, oven, sink, washing machine, large windows, charming balcony. We have no TV, dishwasher or clothes dryer. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
1
1 Adult

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

San Francisco, California, United States

Alternate Destination

Berkeley, California, United States

Alternate Destination

Oakland, California, United States

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: I'm mainly looking for housing in the Bay Area, where I'm conducting research for a book and a radio documentary (archives, interviews). But I'll consider any alternative offers!

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1


Size
30 m2

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Comments: For the Bay Area: I'm looking for a home that's accessible by public transit

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2012

Trust Score (28)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Trust Score (28)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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