This stunning apartment, situated in a quiet side street near the Quai d'Orleans, on the Ile St Louis, benefits from fabulous views of the Seine, the Left Bank, Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral. The Ile St Louis, with its village atmosphere offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, grocery shops, post office, pharmacy, and many other services. Also within walking distance are attractions such as the Pompidou Centre, the Louvre, the Marais and the Latin Quarter. The building is a "Hôtel particulier," formerly the home of noble families in the 17th-18th centuries, and has many beautiful original features. Entrance is into a small courtyard and up two flights of stairs. The entrance hall leads to the elegant and light-filled salon, with high ceilings and tall windows, crystal chandeliers and 18th century antique furniture. There is a comfortable seating area, and also a home entertainment centre with large flat screen TV, DVD and surround-sound. A window also opens to a private balcony overlooking the Seine river. Through a large doorway is the dining room and kitchen. The dining room has a Louis XVI style table that will easily seat 8 people and a marble fireplace directly behind. A tall window opens to the same private balcony as the salon. The first bedroom is situated on the quiet, courtyard side of the building and has two Louis XVI style twin beds, which can be made up as a king-size double bed on request, and a marble fireplace with antique mirror above. The master bedroom is right at the end of the apartment, with a queen-size bed, armchairs and TV. Further amenities include a safe and wi-fi internet access. This apartment is right next door to our apartment Quai d’Orléans 2, and rented together provide an exceptional three bedroom apartment, with 165 m2 of living space. Entrance to the building by secure intercom system.