To become acquainted with the charms and elusive qualities of
Paris, there is no better way than to rent a central Paris apartment.

An apartment rental is an excellent choice for your Paris vacation for several reasons:

More spacious than hotel rooms.

Cost savings (especially when travelling as a family or small group) with all-inclusive prices. There are no added taxes, tips, or surcharges.

The benefit of a kitchen, and often a washer/dryer.

The added flexibility of being able to eat-in and enjoy the fresh produce from the local markets.

A more friendly, inviting and stimulating atmosphere than hotels which tend to be very institutionalized/uniform…and full of tourists!!

As my guests have repeatedly told me, the real advantage to an apartment stay is the special feeling of belonging to the local neighbourhood. Paris is made up of many small ‘quartiers’ or neighbourhoods, with their own specific identity and local centres of activity (outdoor markets and bakeries, cafes, ‘bistro’ restaurants, and local squares, Places and parks). By staying in an apartment, you increase your interaction with the local landscape and its inhabitants, providing any visitor, ultimately, with a more enriching and rewarding ‘Parisian experience’.

This site details six apartments I have personally selected, purchased and furnished. All apartments are centrally located, with interesting and lively local markets and other activities close by. All of Paris’ major attractions are within easy reach by metro and often on foot.

Finally, I believe it is important to stress that these are my apartments. This is not an agency or intermediary site renting out scores of apartments owned or managed by other people. As a result, my deposit/payment, cancellation and security deposit policies are much more advantageous to clients than essentially all other rental agencies and sites. You are dealing directly with the owner/manager, adding, I hope, a sense of security to any potential guest, as my goal is to ensure your holiday stay in Paris is as enjoyable and exciting as you expect and deserve.

Bonnes vacances!

John Knutson