DUO-LOFT HISTORIC MANSION OLD CITY with aircon

The Duo-Loft, an apartment in a historic private mansion from early 15th century is in Aix's old historic town. It stands in the Archevêché quarter (Festival d'Aix), just a few steps away from the Cathedral, Place des Cardeurs and Hôtel de Ville. A peaceful haven in a lively bourough of old Aix. Aircondition unit available for warmer days. The space A STUDIO-LOFT, PEACEFUL & BRIGHT TO APPRECIATE THE SUNNY PROVENCAL WEATHER... This beautiful one-bedroom loft of 36 square meters is found in a tiny quiet street in the heart of Aix's elegant old historic town. It stands on the 1st floor (bedroom in a loft or mezzanine) of a private historic mansion dating from early 15th century, reconstructed in early 17th century. King Louis XIIIth has spent an evening here in November 1622 as an honourable guest of the Borrilli family. This mansion is called Hôtel Borrilli. It is one of the oldest still-standing buildings in Aix and is listed as one of France's protected historical monuments. *NOTE: Ancient architecture with low ceilings in original wooden beams with maximum height of 1meter85 in some specific areas - entry, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom in the mezzanine. Not recommended for very tall persons. ALL DESIGNED TO MAKE YOUR STAY IN AIX LIKE YOU'RE IN YOUR SECOND HOME... Aircondition unit added in Sept. 2017, fully repainted in January 2025, Duo-Loft was completely renovated in neutral colors of creamy beige and taupe grey, with modern contemporary design and using some natural materials, this apartment has been designed to provide maximum comfort to highly demanding people who wish to stay in a perfect central location: a light-filled living & dining room with TV ADSL with more than 100 channels, free Wifi, bamboo parquet floor, modern but comfortable furnitures & fixtures, a small but fully-equipped kitchen, a very cosy mezzannine with a standard double bed and a modern ensuite toilet & bath, as well as books & travel brochures on Aix-en-Provence and the Provence region. As of January 2025, we have installed new energy-saving double-glazed French windows with block-out rolling blinds. You can enjoy peace & quiet as the apartment is on top of a private courtyard with lush beautiful tall trees & flowers, a pure rare luxury when you are in the old town of Aix. THE DUO-LOFT IS JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY FROM ALL YOU MAY NEED FOR AN ENJOYABLE MEMORABLE HOLIDAY... Restaurants, cafés, boutiques, muséums, cathedral, groceries, convenient stores, open-air markets - all within short walking distance. You can buy seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables in the market each morning and in the afternoon head for a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or light snacks in the Place d'Hotel de Ville and Forum des Cardeurs, of course al fresco to fully enjoy the pleasant Provencal weather, its vibrant people and live like them. Guest access Secured parking space Parking Cardeurs is only 2 mins. walk (9.20€ euros night rate from 6:30 pm to 8 am, 25 euros/24 hour), Parking Pasteur or Parking Bellegarde about 5 mins walk (7 € from 6:30 pm to 8 am, 20€/24 hours). You also have a cheaper parking about 25 minutes walk or shuttle outside the old town (2.20 euros/24 hour, 27euros/month). Aix is centrally located to visit the Provence & the French Riviera regions. It's 30 minutes drive to Marseille & Cassis for the the scenic sea & beaches and try their famous Bouillabaisse dish, an hour to the stunning Luberon Valley (Gordes, Roussillon, Senanque, Lacoste), Vaucluse (Fontaine de Vaucluse), the cities of Avignon (Palais des Papes) & Arles (Roman arena) and wildlife & nature in Camargue. It is also 1,5 hour drive to Cannes, less than 2 hours to Saint Tropez and Nice. If you don't wish to drive a car, there are daily buses from Aix's central bus station (gare routière at 15 mins. walk) to go to the different cities around the region. Other things to note Minimum stay: 3 nights Third person: + 20 euros/night, a good single folding bed & linens provided. If 2 persons with an extra single bed only upon request, additional 20€ per night. Not suitable for toddlers for open mezzanine. Only a child above 7 years old allowed. House-cleaning charges: 40 euros Security Deposit: 300 euros not debited upon reservation, only credit card guarantee done by Airbnb Aircondition unit available for warm days. Ancient architecture with low ceilings in original wooden beams with maximum height of 1meter85 in some areas - entry, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom in the mezzanine. Not recommended for very tall persons. Registration Details 13001000151B7