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Paris Courbevoie, line 1 metro. Seeking exchanges for 2026 mainly
Condominium • Courbevoie France
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: Sometimes when I am away I can make my place available for guests
Statistics
Listed December 2018
Views 10236
General overview
Modern, one-bedroom apartment located in a charming Parisian neighborhood. Ten minute walk to La Defense; excellent public transport links (only one stop from the Champs Elysées).
The space
Modern, one-bedroom apartment located very close to central Paris (5 minutes from the Champs Elysées on public transport). Up to three people can comfortably sleep here if one person takes the very large, wide sofa. (A fourth person would require using the blow up mattress but as the place is relatively small this would make it quite crowded). A new kitchen was installed in 2017, bedroom and living room repainted 2020.
50 square metres (approx 500 square feet) plus a small balcony (standing room only) .
The apartment is very bright, on the fifth floor of a seven storey building on a rather wide street; there is of course an elevator.
Free local and international telephone calls can be made from my phone.
Spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower from the street (but unfortunately not from the apartment itself - see photos).
-Living room: long, wide sofa which becomes a very comfy bed for one person; large flat-screen TV; wireless high-speed, fibre-optic internet connection; fold-up dining table and chairs.
-Kitchen: large fridge, inbuilt stove/oven; microwave; all essential equipment for cooking and dining.
-Bedroom: large double bed; closet; bedside table.
-Bathroom; bath/shower; washbasin; washing machine (in France it is quite common to keep washing machines in bathrooms).
Un moderno apartamento de una habitación situado muy cerca del centro de París (a 5 minutos de los Campos Elíseos en transporte público). Hasta tres personas pueden dormir cómodamente aquí si una persona toma el sofá que es muy grande y ancho. (Una cuarta persona necesitaría usar el colchón inflable pero como el lugar es relativamente pequeño esto lo haría muy concurrido). Se instaló una nueva cocina en 2017 y el apartamento fue repintado en 2020.
50 metros cuadrados y hay un pequeño balcón.
El apartamento es muy luminoso, en el quinto piso de un edificio de siete pisos en una calle bastante ancha; hay, por supuesto, un ascensor.
Se pueden hacer llamadas telefónicas locales e internacionales gratuitas desde mi teléfono.
Una vista espectacular de la Torre Eiffel desde la calle (pero desafortunadamente no desde el interior del apartamento - ver fotos).
-Salón: un largo y ancho sofá que se convierte en una cama muy cómoda para una persona; gran televisor de pantalla plana; conexión de alta velocidad a Internet de fibra óptica; mesa y sillas de comedor plegables.
-Cocina: gran nevera, cocina/horno incorporado; microondas; todo el equipo esencial para cocinar y comer.
-Dormitorio: cama doble grande; armario; mesa de noche.
-Baño; bañera/ducha; lavabo; lavadora (en Francia es bastante común tener lavadoras en los baños).
Guest access
Fifth floor with elevator.
Notes
Only minutes from central Paris on excellent public transport links.
Modern apartment in prestigious modern residence
Quaint, typical and traditional Parisian neighbourhood.
(I do ask my guests to take their so when inside my apartment. Needless to say, I will always take my shoes off when I go to your place)
Features
Washer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Balcony
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Budget
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Culture
Good public transport
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
Courbevoie is a small, charming, bourgeois (super safe) town located only two kilmoetres from central Paris and only four kilometres from the Champs Elysées.
My apartment is situated right on the main shopping street of Courbevoie with all the traditional outlets one would expect from a typical Parisian district: boulangeries, cheese shop, wine merchants, flower sellers, fish monger's, butcher's, traiteurs etc. There are also several supermarkets, brasseries and fast food names like MacDonald's, Subway plus many more all right at my doorstep.
Excellent public transport facilites will have you central Paris in minutes.
Ten-minute walk to famous 'La Défense' district.
For New Yorkers Courbevoie is to central Paris what Brooklyn is to Manhattan. For Londoners it's like Vauxhall, Hammersmith or Islington etc
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN DETAIL:
A) Train station 4 minutes walk from apartment with trains to the Gare St. Lazare in central Paris, journey time is 10 minutes, trains every ten to fifteen minutes.
B) Metro station 10 minute walk from apartment in La Défense where you'll find line 1 of the metro system which crosses Paris from one end to the other with links along the way to practically ever other metro line in the city.
C) There is another train that takes you from La Défense to downtown Paris, called the R.E.R. It goes much further out into the suburbs and only makes a few stops in central Paris. It is the system I personally use most. This R.E.R. will take you from La Défense to the Champs Elysées in only 5 minutes, it will also take you to EuroDisney.
Getting around
The metro (and RER trains) are a mere ten minute walk away at La Defense. There is also a nearby suburban train service with a station only a four minute walk a from my apartment
Map of Approximate Location
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I can offer information on public transport in Paris and the greater Paris region. I can make suggestions for day trips outside of Paris for those who have time. I can help with translation issues from French into English and vice versa
Feedback
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Another wonderful stay in Paris courtesy of Padraig. The new(ish) RER line means that central Paris and the Gare de Nord is even more accessible. Plenty of shops and restaurants on the doorstep so no need to venture after a day exploring Paris. Flat was clean and tidy and Padraig is always on hand to answer questions. Tres bien! -
It was a pleasure have your stay in my place again.
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Located in the Parisian commune of Courbevoie, in a modern building is the magnificent apartment of Padraig. We arrived on Christmas Day, and Padraig had left us food to start with and also indicated a good business nearby where we could provide us with delicious French food in case we wanted to have dinner at home that night. He had also left the heating on so that we would feel comfortable when we arrived. It is a nice one-bedroom apartment with a small balcony that gives access to the view of a main street full of businesses of all kinds: small and large supermarkets, wineries, cheese shops, good and elegant restaurants and even famous fast food franchises just around the corner, plus about 10 min. walk you have a huge shopping center. Despite how busy its street is, there is no noise thanks to the double glazing of its windows, in addition the building is very quiet and with pleasant and discreet neighbors. The apartment is perfect for two people, but also for two couples or a small family thanks to its new and spacious sofa bed, which according to my daughter is very comfortable. By the way, from a corner on Carrer de Padraig you can see the Eiffel Tower day and night :) The apartment was very clean and tidy. The kitchen is fully equipped and it is amazing how Padraig has taken advantage of every corner and how well placed everything is. He also freed up a closet from his bedroom, which was very kind and helpful. You can tell that Padraig is an experienced exchanger, and we have benefited from this with useful recommendations. By the way, the bedroom mattress is very comfortable, I have slept perfectly. On the other hand, its location is great in Paris, it combines the comfort of a modern area, the tranquility of an area not crowded with tourists, the interest of living like a local and the proximity to the means of transport and the main tourist attractions of the city of light. Even at Christmas within walking distance you have the biggest Christmas market in Paris, which we enjoyed a couple of nights, even my daughter skated on a natural ice rink 10 min. from the apartment (it's a very exciting thing to do that for a girl born under the sun of the Canary Islands). Communication with Padraig was fluid from the beginning, I quickly understood that I had reached an agreement with a good and serious person and that made everything easier. Before, during and after the exchange he worried that everything went well and really everything has been perfect. Padraig is a generous and friendly person, he makes you want to go beyond a simple exchange, transforming it into a new friendship. It was our third time in Paris, but as we already knew the city quite well, two weeks have given us the time to calmly enjoy everything, even to stay longer in bed when we felt like :), but also to get to know the less touristy Paris. Long walks around the city, museums, monuments, Disney, nice shops and galleries, cafes, delicious meals with a long after-dinner conversation since we were not in a hurry. For me specifically, it has been the best of my three stays in Paris. By the way, Padraig left our apartment in perfect condition. Apartment and host highly recommended, do not hesitate. -
You were the prefect guests and the perfect hosts. It was a great privilege to be able to stay in your lovely place in the Canary Islands.
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We love the apartment! Conveniently located and within a 7 to 10-minute walk to the subway. Multiple grocery stores, restaurants, fast food places etc can be found close by. I absolutely love the availability of storage in the apartment. There are hooks everywhere! - kitchen, behind doors, in the bedroom, bathroom thus making it very convenient to hang your caps, towel, etc. I'll be using some of Padraig's idea in my Osaka apartment. The new sofabed is also very comfortable. We protected it with a "towel" and enjoyed our time on it during hotter days watching the Olympics. Padraig also have us buy a new fan so we will be more comfortable. Thank you for hosting us, Padraig! -
Glad you enjoyed my space saving ideas but more glad you liked your time in Courbevoie. Needless to say I loooooooved my time in your lovely Japanese home. Memorable
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Padraig’s home is lovely and cosy and is in a really good location only a 15 minute walk to the Metro & RER. The exchange was seamless with lots of communication. Feels like we have made a new friend. -
A lovey location. safe, easy access for groceries. very clean area. A comfortable apartment, walking distance to transportation. La, defense are is a lovely hangout place, walking distance to Padraig 's home. You can even get a glimpse of of Effiel Tower from his home locations. We actually walked to Arc De Triumph and Eiffel Toxer😁. Transportation is easy too. Well equipped kitchen, and the little balcony is my daily indulgence to people watch with my glass of wine at the end of the day High recommended to swap home with Padraig with easy communication and compassion -
George and I had fun even before arriving, because his manual made us laugh one page after another. Lots of good info and tips, of course. Million thanks to Padraig and his top notch hospitality. We were welcome with a bottle of wine, some snacks and breakfast goodies. There are lots of maps and guides on his desk, ready for us to explore. His home is clean and convenient, with many stores, pharmacies and restaurants nearby. Our stay was comfortable and joyful. We often walked to La Defense metro station (13min from his home), which led us to all touristic landmarks in 10-20 minutes. Our offices in La Defense and Neuilly-sur-Seine area are just 10-20min's walk away from this flat. All in all this is a perfect spot for our stay. Looking forward to hosting you, Padraig! -
We spent a wonderful week in Paris, benefiting from the comfort of Padraig's little place in Courbevoie. It is well equipped with all the essentials, and it's really easy to get to pretty much any part of Paris by train and metro. There are some nice restaurants in walking distance from the flat, and a bakery (for fresh croissants and bread all day long) just around the corner. Padraig is clearly an experienced home exchanger and communicated well with us throughout, providing some useful advice about the neighbourhood, things to do in Paris and how to get around. Thanks a lot, Padraig!
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Padraig’s house was in tip top condition, very clean and the fridge was filled and there was a warm welcome waiting for us! Padraig was a perfect host. I loved the fact that you can take an e-bike by Lime into the city easily. -
What a great experience we had. The home was in excellent condition. Very clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. Padraig was very easy, to communicate with and went out of his way to make sure all was well for our stay. His home is in a great location with easy access to the centre of Paris. We would definitely recommend this home. It was an excellent exchange.
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Padraig
Very experienced home exchanger; I've done 65 so far and I hope to continue. I am a university professor, 63 years old, solo traveler.
I've included comments from previous exchanges (left by people I'd interacted with on another platform) in my photos on this site to show you that I'm a very honest, reliable, respectful, and clean person.
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Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Dates flexible
"South East Asia anywhere. Can usually exchange around late April into early May OR from mid July to late August."
Dates flexible
"Can usually exchange around Christmastime, also late April into early May OR from mid July to late August. Plus various weekends throughout the year."
Dates flexible
"Can usually exchange around Christmas & late April into early May & mid July to late August. Plus various weekends throughout the year."
Dates flexible
"Can usually exchange around Christmas & late April into early May & mid July to late August. Plus various weekends throughout the year."
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