I went looking for an apartment in Paris that would fit Jason Armitage’s lifestyle. Get ready to drool. π
This first pic shows the massive skylight and two floors of luxury living:
I have no idea what 2.5 million EUR is in Australian dollars, but it seems a lot for a three bedroom apartment. Then again, it is in the most expensive part of Paris. Here are a few more pics to make you weep:
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These last two shots are from a different apartment, but I had to include them in Jason’s dream apartment as they both have a view of the Eiffel tower in the distance:
When I was 21, I spent a semester studying French at the Sorbonne and living with a rather well-to-do family as their au pair. I remember that I had to get off at Trocadero metro station to get to the apartment. It wasn’t quite as beautiful as the one shown in the pics above, but it was big enough for a master bedroom, kids’ bedroom and a spare bedroom with ensuite for the live in nanny: me.
I enjoyed looking after Bruno and Eric, but I didn’t appreciate my huge good fortune in landing that job until just now. Room and board for a few hours of kid-sitting. I was even invited to go on holidays with them.
As an au pair, I wasn’t paid a wage, but I did receive ‘pocket money’. It was more than enough to cover my expenses to and from the Sorbonne, plus evenings at the local cafe, dining on Croque Monsieur et cafe au lait. In those days I could drink coffee all night and still sleep like a baby. π
Thanks for joining me on this trip down memory lane. I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying myself. Oh and my words finally passed the necessary daily count: 1782. I’m still behind, but writing is fun again so I’m pretty confident I’ll catch up.
cheers
Meeks
November 16th, 2018 at 1:45 am
Nothing like virtual apartment hunting to inspire envy and/or daydreams!
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November 16th, 2018 at 9:04 am
Tell me about it! Of all the cities I visited in my youth, Paris is /the/ love of my life. Every memory is golden. I had such fun doing this post, but now…I wish I were there! lol
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November 14th, 2018 at 6:36 am
I’m drooling, I’m drooling!
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November 14th, 2018 at 9:48 am
-hands Marian a tissue- π π π
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November 11th, 2018 at 1:28 am
I can’t imagine that level of wealth or luxury, Andrea. Another world. But I wouldn’t mind visiting for a weekend! I’m so glad your experience as an au pair was a good one and has left you with fond memories. π
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November 11th, 2018 at 4:17 pm
To be honest, I’m probably more with Pete architecturally. I prefer warm and cosy to cool and imposing. That said, it’d make one hell of a nice place to visit for the weekend. π
Being an au pair had its moments. Bruno, the older boy, was a sweetie and I grew very fond of him. Eric, the younger one, looked like an angel but was the exact opposite. I was treated as one of the family though, I think that made the difference. Very fond memories. π
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November 9th, 2018 at 11:37 am
At today’s rate – $3,793,910.93 … of course the 93Β’ is just outrageous!!! π … keep that wordsmithing coming! π
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:16 pm
-gulp- that is quite a bit, isn’t it? Maybe the 93 cents is like a tip. π¦
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November 9th, 2018 at 8:22 am
If we are starting a Kickstarter campaign, we might as well add a little more for the country retreat. It would be nice to have an escape from all that urban glamour. (When I say ‘we’, I assume we are organising some time share arrangement, and that I am able to muscle into your fantasy!)
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November 9th, 2018 at 11:42 am
… and travel allowances for us to travel from our current locations (all over the world) to this magnificent retreat, π
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:15 pm
Good thinking Widds! And ah, could we make it first class? I mean, I really hate flying so…?
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:28 pm
Absolutely! Mandatory! π
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November 9th, 2018 at 3:47 pm
I knew I could rely on you. π
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:18 pm
Oh Anne! Shame. No need to ask. Of course you’re in, and that country retreat sounds divine. Normandy? Or maybe a little further south?
Oh! I just had a thought, Pinky’s is Mazamet. I’m sure he’d love to have us as neighbours over summer. π
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:17 am
Let me invite you to my recent posting about actress Olivia de Havilland, who still lives in Paris! (She discusses France, and the European Union.)
From your photos, what a luxurious apartment. But a bit cold for me. I’ll take the view of the city, and Eiffel Tower, but can I transplant my cramped, 4-BR house with its cheap carpeting? π
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November 9th, 2018 at 12:33 pm
Hi Pete! Just read that interview with de Havilland. Just brilliant, and I totally agree with your reasons for supporting her. In case others want to read it too:
https://peterkurtz.com/2018/11/07/a-hollywood-legend-speaks/
As for your house…let me do some more real estate therapy. I’m sure there’s a roof top somewhere that you can use. Good neighbours are important. π
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November 8th, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Lovely apartment! As for the EUR 2.5 million, at the current EUR/AUD exchange rate, it equals A BLOODY LOT! π *hugs*
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November 8th, 2018 at 7:30 pm
lmao – I had a feeling that’d be the case. Guess I’ll have to stay in Warrandyte. π
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November 8th, 2018 at 6:16 pm
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November 8th, 2018 at 6:09 pm
What fun memories you share of the ‘easy’ life as an au pair! As for the 2.5 million EUR apartment, I could definitely see myself there. Ha!
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November 8th, 2018 at 7:33 pm
Seriously! It wasn’t that bad. I had to pick the two boys up from school, heat up frozen something or other for their dinner and basically stop them from killing each other until their mother arrived home. As for the apartment, want to join me in a Kickstarter campaign? How hard could it be to raise a few million Euros. π
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