Trying to find a studio in Paris
Dec 18th, 2006, 04:27 PM
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Trying to find a studio in Paris
Hello, my daughter thinks she has found something in her price range for a 50-month stay in Paris: Rue de Suez in the 18th arrondissement. What sort of area is this? It's a fifth-floor walk up studion in a 19th century building, offered through Paris Attitude. Could it be possible, or does anyone have any other suggestions? The idea of choosing a place sight-unseen leaves me incredibly nervous.
Dec 18th, 2006, 04:36 PM
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Do you really mean 4 years and 2 months, or is that a mistype? That sounds incredibly long to rent a studio, especially on the 5th (6th?) floor! But her legs will be incredible when she returns. I can imagine that you're nervous, I would be also. I'm sure she's excited, however. Wish I could help with the area, but not familiar with it.
Dec 18th, 2006, 04:43 PM
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Well, it's in Montmartre so that could be good if she's an artiste.
For 50 months, I would certainly be leary of a 5th floor walk up. (Which means 6 floors in France.) She'll definately have nicely developed calves at the end of her stay. ;-)
I remember that metro stop as having the steps from hell, but then I'm probably much much older than your daughter so that might not be an issue.
For 50 months, I would certainly be leary of a 5th floor walk up. (Which means 6 floors in France.) She'll definately have nicely developed calves at the end of her stay. ;-)
I remember that metro stop as having the steps from hell, but then I'm probably much much older than your daughter so that might not be an issue.
Dec 18th, 2006, 07:43 PM
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I think she should shop for a nicer neighborhood. Rue de Suez is east of Boulevard Barbes. We wandered over there once from Place du Tertre then Marche St-Pierre. Nothing too objectionable, but we were very glad when the bus came along.
Dec 18th, 2006, 08:06 PM
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PS Rentals are much more reasonably priced in the 18th. If it were my daughter, I would recommend limiting an apartment search in the 18th to west of Sacre Coeur. The closer to Bus #80, the better. Nicer neighborhood...
Keep in mind that Sacre Coeur is on a steep hill. The entire area is hilly. The sidewalks (many of which are actually staircases) are quite steep.
Keep in mind that Sacre Coeur is on a steep hill. The entire area is hilly. The sidewalks (many of which are actually staircases) are quite steep.
Dec 19th, 2006, 07:36 AM
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Okay, thanks; I'm getting a better idea of the neighborhoods. Has anyone had any experience with long-term (in her case, 5-month) rentals through agencies? She is thinking of using Paris Attitude.
