Welcome to B&B Alvene

A traditional guesthose B&B (or private apartment option) in the 11eme

Welcome to Alvins home in Paris, a self contained private 2 bedroom apartment, with Alvin the most wonderful gracious hospitable host you will ever meet in Paris - one of our solo travellers favourite hosts all for his wonderful warm extra support and mindfulness towards amnyone in Paris for the first time starting with his personalised intimate and generous arrival service, helping you at arrival with lugage, getting you all set up in the home, confident with the h omes features and then sittding down with you to offer tips and advice about the local neighbourhood - all his favourite spots etc. If he has time, depending on his schedule evenm adding a short walk around the neighbourhood to show you where a few things are. alvin slaos remains on-hand and only a text away throughout the entire stay.

Alvins home is located in the 11th arrondissement - the new up-and-coming bohemian Paris fast becoming famous for a foodies hotspot - where all the latest chefs are moving to and opening trendy new eateries. It is a perfect central location for experiencing an authentic residential Paris neighbourhood while being only 10mins walk to the trendy Marais, 10 min walk to Bastille and 20 min walk to the seine river. So 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.

Last Inspected & Approved by Petite Paris:
May 2025

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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.

1-2 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.

Watch this petite video of Bedroom 1

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

Alvin 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 Alvin 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. You will be offered the larger of the two bedrooms that comes with a workspace and lounge chair and soundproof glass overlooking the peaceful street below.

The bed in this home have been personally tested by myself, Regina, and I voucher for its top quality and absolute comfort – I slept like a log here as do all our guests who stay here, tucked down this cul-de-sac it is absolutely tranquil here.

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

Modern dining area with wooden table, four black chairs, large potted plant, gray rug, wall art, and a stainless steel refrigerator in the background.

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 live independently in Paris.

Nespresso machine, kettle, microwave, cooktop and over, a laundry washing machine, and lots of essentials will be left for you by Alvin – 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.

A wooden dresser with metal handles, topped with a large potted monstera plant and a decorative lamp, next to a window with a view of a building with railings.

About your host Alvin:

Alvin 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 Alvin is not in this apartment he offers it to fellow Aussie or international guests.

Alvin is a wonderful host, who aligns with Petite Paris ethos of making connections with guests. For Alvin (and Petite Paris) it is not just about offering travellers an empty apartment, Alvin 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.

Alvin 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 Alvin, as well as the city, and hopefully make this their ‘forever’ home in Paris.

FREE Itinerary of the 11eme

When you book this home.

1 Day in the 11eme of Paris

$88.00

Choose your own Paris adventure with this new itinerary exploring a NEW neighbourhood of Paris, off the beaten track, the 11th arrondissement of Paris is an authentic Parisian neighbourhood. Starting at 8am from the top of the village, each sight has been geographically ordered to wind through logically to the bottom of the neighbourhood (to Bastille and the seine!) You can go as slow and chill or as jam-packed as you want. OR you can edit your own version, ultimately you have total control of your day!

The diverse vibrant 11th arrondissement of Paris is the new up and coming place to be and my new fave village for a bohemian authentic parisian residential experience. Its also where Apartment Alvene lives!

The area is known for its bohemian vibe, trendy nightlife, artisan & atelier secret passages where furniture makers, frame makers and other designers and handymen can be found crafting their trade down hidden laneways that feel like the French countryside. You will discover a secret hilltop tiny vineyard not even Montmartre knows about with sweeping city views, the most convival festive bar found within a park, a street famous for its dedication to artisan craft rather than consumerism that the City Hall rightly named the original 'Made in France', wonderful zinc brasseries, the BEST coffee spot, an amazing boulangerie-patisserie of course, a multicultural gourmet food market, and much much MUCH more!

Purchase this itinerary as it is for the full version with ALL the amazing sights of the areas. But if you wish to edit the itinerary to suit you, ie cutting out any places you want to skip (or adding other/new places) or include your accommodation as the start and end point to navigate to the destinations easily, please select the ‘Edit this Itinerary’ option at checkout.

Feel free to contact me too for any queries first before ordering if you wish www.petite-paris.com

Apartment Nightly Rates:

‍ ‍1 guest: 195euro per night

2 guests: (in one room): 215euro per night

3 guests (or 2 guests in 2 rooms): 235euro per night

4 guests: 255euro per night

Christmas and New Years Rates:

24, 25, 26 & 31 December + 1 & 2 January

‍ ‍1 guest: 265euro per night

2 guests: (in one room): 285euro per night

3 guests (or 2 guests in 2 rooms): 305euro per night

4 guests: 325euro per night

Included in rates:

Wifi
Heating
Towels and Linens
Toiletries (including hairdryer)
Washing Machine in Kitchen with laundry detergent
Includes all services and taxes
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.