Welcome to Apartment Alvene

A 2 bedroom oasis in the 11eme - the NEW Paris

Welcome to Apartment Alvene in Paris, a superbly presented 2-bedroom private self-contained apartment in the up-and-coming 11eme of Paris.

The 11th is an area often overlooked by travellers who believe they need to be in the most central areas, this is not the case. The 11th arrondissement has become THE location for experiencing an authentic artistic Paris neighbourhood while being only 10mins walk to the trendy Marais, 10 min walk to Bastille and 20 min walk to the seine river.

Here you will live away from the central chaos of Paris, yet within walking distance of all of that action, PLUS it has its own local beautiful spots to enjoy and explore such as the tranquil and leafy Canal St Martin and its boutiques, bars and cafes, the most beautiful Boulangerie is nearby as is two of the best coffee spots in the city within 10 min walk.

Inspected & quality approved by Petite Paris: October 2023

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About the 11eme

The 11th arrondissement is a hip, diverse district with lively bars around Rue Oberkampf and its surrounding streets. It's also home to the Opéra Bastille, the city's main opera house. Foodies and fashionistas flock to the boutiques and vogue restaurants around Rue de Charonne, part of the evolving shopping and dining scene in the cosmopolitan area between the République and Nation squares. It is a short walk to St Martin Canal and the Marais.

1-4 guests
2 bedrooms
4th floor no lift - Alvene your host will always help you with bags at arrival.
Location: Rue Auguste Barbier
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Metro: Goncourt - Directions from Metro to Apartment.

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Alvene’s apartment is beautifully cared for and presented to you with a mix of modern and antique style.

Alvene has picked up the bureau, work tables and other odd pieces from the antique shops and off the streets of Paris to give this apartment the perfect holiday feel of new, with a touch of old Paris. He is a bit of an Antique Guru -stay tuned for our Antique market shopping trips in Paris soon!

Located on the 4th floor of a traditional haussmann building (no lift though Alvene will always greet his guests at arrival and assist with bags) it is extremely spacious by Parisian standards with many windows, light and flowing energy.

It is on a tranquil street with few cars passing and 2 local bars at the end of the street.

In 4 mins walk you will be at Goncourt metro station and all of Paris is them at your feet with most main attractions taking only 15-20mins by metro.

Within your home, there are 2 bedrooms, both are large though one is larger than the other and each with plenty of wardrobe space, hangers, iron and iron board.

One of the bedrooms comes with a workspace and lounge chair.

Both rooms have a window with soundproof glass overlooking the peaceful street below.

The beds in this home have been personally tested by myself, Regina, and I voucher for their top quality and absolute comfort – I slept like a log and I am a light uneasy sleeper.

Linens are the best fresh sweet smelling, and the bed is soft-firm, the perfect balance.

The hallway entry into the home offers an entry cabinet to store your shoes, jackets, bags and umbrellas. The hallway leads to the combined kitchen, dinning lounge and the kitchen is fully equipped with absolutely all you need to love independently in Paris.

Nespresso machine, kettle, microwave, cooktop and over, a laundry washing machine, and lots of essentials will be left for you by Aleven – water, tea, coffee pods, sugar etc. and welcome chocolates.

The bathroom is large and wonderful, with a sink, with plenty of empty drawers to store your toiletries, an amazing shower with excellent hot water and pressure and toilet. Heating rack also for towels.

Provided to you also are all your linens, bedding and towels. Essential toiletries such as soap and bath gel are provided (please note no shampoo or conditioner is provided) there is a hairdryer (great quality I used it every day on my wavy thick hair). There are bathrobes available for the main guest bedroom.

The kitchen has dishwashing liquid and spongers and tea towels provided.

About your host Alvene:

Alvene is of Malaysian heritage and from Brisbane Australia. 15 years ago he came to Paris and fell in love and basically never left.

He is a pastry chef in Paris (he knows all the best pastry and coffee places both in the area of the apartment and within all of Paris).

He purchased this apartment as his primary residence but also lives between this home and his other Paris home. When Alvene is not in this apartment he offers it to fellow Aussie or international guests.

Alvene is a wonderful host, who aligns with Petite Paris ethos of making connections with guests. For Alvene (and Petite Paris) it is not just about offering travellers an empty apartment, Alvene is also is a friend, who will welcome you upon arrival, show you all the bits-and-bobs of the home, spend time with you sharing his city tips, as well as helping you to plan you Paris days from the apartment.

He loves to connect with guests in a deeper way, getting to know them and promising them the utmost quality hospitality and care.

Alvene offers bike riding tours around Paris too, another way for him to get to know his guests and vice-versa for guests to get to know Alvene, as well as the city, and hopefully make this their ‘forever’ home in Paris.

Alvene’s Midnight in Paris Bike & Boat Tour

Beginning and ending at the apartment, explore the magic of Paris by night with Alvene as your guide on this 2.5-hour mainly bike ride (with a beautiful sail by boat in the middle) to beautiful locations around the city.

You will experience the city’s quiet and stillness with few cars or pedestrians, the city will feel like it belongs to you, lit up, just for you! Keep scrolling down to see some photos of guests who have stayed in Alvene’s apartment enjoying Alvene’s Bike Tours too!

75euro per person

Alvene's bike tour enquiry

Apartment Rates:

All inclusive of fees and taxes:

1 guest: 185euro per night

2 guests: (in one roon): 205euro per night

3 guests (or 2 guests in 2 rooms): 225euro per night

4 guests: 245euro per night

Included in rates:

Wifi
Heating
Towels and Linens
Toiletries (including hairdryer)
Washing Machine in Kitchen with laundry detergent
NOTE: There is NO air-con in any traditional Paris home or apartment. This is not a hotel, this is the home of an everyday Parisian and Parisians are not inclined to purchase air-cons for their homes (often seen as an extravagant unnecessary expense due to Paris having such mild weather year round). If you require air-con for any medical or personal needs please do not book this B&B.

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