Our Little Place in France: Apartment Hunt Results

Although we were initially going to wait until June to finalize an apartment, we found one we kind of fell in love with and are in the process of negotiating with the rental agency.

We immediately eliminated Apartment A (dated 4th floor walk-up) - it wasn't even in the category of the others. We briefly considered the more traditional French style of Apartment C and D, mainly because Jörg is 6'7" and an attic apartment doesn't make sense, but the fact that it is "new" but retains the character of an old building and the stunning views sealed the deal. We still have a lot of paperwork and hurdles to get over, but if it all works out Jörg will move in May 10th.

Our Street

Our Building

Interior Courtyard and Elevator

Interior Door

Front Gate

Stairs

Light

Jörg in Living Room

Kitchen viewed from Living Room - Note the old wall

We must buy a Stove, Refrigerator, and Dishwasher

Kitchen from Dining Room

Below are pictures of the two main bedrooms. Both have built-in storage (closets) which is a rarity in an "old" apartment.

Bedroom 1(small windows have bars to keep dogs from leaping to their death)

Bedroom 2

Below is the only "room" without a window. Could be used as storage, an office, or a small sleeping room.

The bathroom is small, but functional. There is a space to add a washer and a separate toilet across the hall. Not sure how Jörg is going to take a shower...

There are three large windows facing a light well. This is from the bedroom hallway looking across to Kitchen.

View from back side of apartment

View from Living Room (most easily appreciated by those shorter than 5'6")

Below are a few pictures from the neighborhood. Jörg was excited about the wine store and Randel by the 12-screen cinema that shows US films in their original English with French subtitles.