Well, it certainly took some time to find a good apartment. I wanted to try something new and looked around in the 6th arrondisement. To cut a long story short - this area is way too expensive....
I was looking for a 70-80 sqm apartment with a good kitchen and preferably an extra bedroom. I tried many agency's and got many quotes, but $£@%, they are expensive!
So, back to my old place in the 15th. Great.
And this time I could bypass the agency; I went straight to the owner to book the apartment. It's only a 20 minutes walk to the school, or I can take a (free) bike - see also http://www.en.velib.paris.fr/ (The first half hour bike rental is free.)
My very nice apartment has got THE best view of the Eiffel tower !
Yes, yes, it's that long thin thing in the middle of the picture - that's my 'perfect' view of the Eiffel Tower.Isn't it great.....
We'll be traveling on the Thalys train to Paris on 10th November and we'll be going back to Amsterdam on Saturday 19th December.
It's about time I dust off my old LCB 'basic cuisine' binder and start practicing again!
I'll be back soon,
Sjoerd
Just noticed your new entry! I am envious of your proximity to the school. My place is in the 3rd. I think about 45 minutes on the metro. I agree with you about the EXPENSIVE apts in Paris. I spent way too much time looking for a decent place, and like you I went directly to the owner and cut out the agency. Imagine how bad it is for me converting from the $.
ReplyDeleteMy girlfriend and I will head to paris on 2 Nov and will be there until 29 Dec. She will probably be there for only the part when I am not in school and hopefully make a visit for the class party or dinner.
Great view of the Eiffel by the way!
Mark