This quiet 65 sq. m. two-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a lovely period building in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Gothic Bernardins Monastery and the Sorbonne district. It is also adjacent to the Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Seine and the Ile Saint-Louis. Botanical gardens and the Natural History Museum are also nearby. The legendary Latin Quarter with its jazz clubs and cafes is within walking distance, as is the Pantheon.

The apartment enjoys triple exposure, with windows in every room overlooking two quiet courtyards, away from any street noise.

Inside, it has preserved fascinating period details, notably four fireplaces, herringbone wood floors, moldings and paneling, but is in need of renovation.

An entrance hall leads to the living room and separate dining room; the kitchen is adjacent to the dining room. The master bedroom includes a fireplace and built-in storage room. The second bedroom, with its antique Prussian stove, can be used as a guest room or study. A cellar is included in the sale.

Heating and hot water are independent and electric. Concierge and elevator.

Energy class F, 383.12kwh/sqm

This apartment in the Sorbonne area in the historic center of Paris is an ideal pied-à-terre, primary residence or income investment.