Passionate for Paris  

December 13, 2006: Princeton Exchange


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For Rent

Europe

PARIS: Luxurious, elegant,1,500 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment at edge of 7th. Sensational views of the Eiffel Tower. Professionally decorated to American standards - amenities. Transfer from airport by chauffeur and apartment-neighborhood orientation. Limit 4 with 5 night minimum. Jay Berry, 214-953-9393. www.parisinstyle.com

PROVENCE: Stunning, updated farmhouse, magnificent Mediterranean/mountain views. Antiques. Lovely kitchen, gardens, pool. 609-924-7520. gam1@comcast.net

FRANCE, PROVENCE: Hilltop villa, fully equipped, great views, private road, three double bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated indoor-outdoor pool. $1,500/week, 2 week minimum. Website with photos: www.provencevilla.com Contact H. Wickett at 650-324-3227, fax: 650-323-9530.

ROME, ITALY. “Timeless” 18th C. villa amidst vineyards/olive groves featured in Gourmet. 5 bedrooms/3 baths. Modern conveniences. Housekeeping/laundry service included. Tour guide, driver, cook services available. Owner/Host: 516-767-7188. www.casalesonnino.com

LONDON: Superior apartments, short-term or vacation rental. www.consortestates.com 011-44-20-8451-3094.

ROME: Bright, elegant apartment. Marvelous beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net

ITALY AND FRANCE: Picturesque villas and apartments, all personally visited, in desired locations. Enhance local flavor with concierge service. 800-593-6350. www.villasandvines.com

ITALY/TUSCANY: Ancestral villa with sweeping views. Olive groves, vineyards, gardens. Antiques. Updated kitchen, baths. Pool. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net

PARIS, SW FRANCE, PROVENCE, ITALY. Comfortable apartments, homes, chateaux. 503-219-9190. www.FrenchHomeRentals.com

FRANCE: Peruse through www.holidays-france-rentals.com and discover our spectacular centrally located apartments in Paris, & our exquisite & well-priced properties in France.

PARIS 6th LEFT BANK overlooking Seine, Notre Dame, Louvre. Sunny, charming, furnished apartment. Fireplace, beamed ceiling. 212-988-0838.

PARIS LEFT BANK - FINEST LOCATION! Superbly-restored centuries-old elegance in Faubourg St. Germain, 7th Arrondissement. Sunny. Fireplaces. Antiques. Latest bath, modern kitchen. Free maid. Discounts. Pleasant, attentive service from owner! 650-327-2415 www.passionateforparis.com

PROVENCE. Delightful five-bedrooms, facing Roman theater. Pool, vineyard. Tuesday market. 860-672-6607, www.frenchfarmhouse.com

VILLA RENTALS by the week or longer in ITALY and GREAT BRITAIN. Idyllic countryside or city center. Named in 2006 by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the BEST villa agents in the world. We have provided knowledgeable agents, caring owners and competitive rates since 1989. Catalogs for Britain, no charge. All Italy properties available online. Suzanne B. Cohen & Associates, Inc. 207-622-0743, www.villaeurope.com

FRANCE/PROVENCE: Charming hilltop village near Avignon. Restored medieval house with apartments. Courtyard and rooftop terraces. Sensational views. $485 - $1,125 per week. See www.chezkubik.com. Padraic Spence, 413-298-4843.

PARIS, LEFT BANK: Elegant apartment off Seine in 6th. Short walk to Louvre, Notre Dame. 609-924-7520, gam1@comcast.net

VILLA RENTALS in Tuscany, Umbria, France and the entire Mediterranean area. TUSCAN ESTATES, 978-453-7839. www.tuscanestates.com   www.espanaestates.com   www.provencalestates.com

SUPERB 200 year-old farmhouse one hour from Bordeaux. Gardens, pool, on 2-1/2 private acres overlooking Canal Lateral. Two-story beamed living room, 17C fireplace, study, 4 bedrooms, modern conveniences. www.maisonducanal.com Chiz Schultz ’54. 845-353-2016. Swisschiz@aol.com

PARIS: Comfort for 2, city center location. NS. 831-622-0777. ampower7@yahoo.com www.cheznousparis1er.com

ROME CENTER, PIAZZA NAVONA: Elegantly restored, large, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. New appliances. Air conditioned. 503-227-1600; www.romit.com

PARIS: Elegant, spacious apartment. Lovely Left Bank location. $1,200/week. susan@math.northwestern.edu 847-251-7954.

ITALY: Tuscan and Mediterranean paradise directly by owner: www.havenlink.com

FRANCE, DORDOGNE: Lovely fully equipped home with spacious rooms in countryside overlooking Vezere River valley one kilometer from village officially designated one of the most beautiful villages in France. Private two acres. 3 double bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated pool. For pictures, description, and rates, contact owner 847-657-8144.

IRELAND: 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom house in County Kerry. 180° unobstructed view of Atlantic Ocean. House is 500 yards from world class Waterville Golf Links and 1 mile from sights and restaurants of resort town of Waterville. Perfect for golf groups. Also fine hiking and fishing. Photos, rates, go to: www.triphailme.com

PARIS/LE MARAIS: One-bedroom and studio luxury apartments, fully restored and elegantly furnished with modern conveniences throughout. See www.bienvenueaparis.com for photos and details. 919-928-9936.

FRANCE, DORDOGNE: Lovely 18th century manor house and/or cottage with private pool, tennis, trout stream, horse riding and cook. Tel: 011-33-553-227-608. www.dordognerental.com

LONDON LUXURY FLATS: In Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington. One, two, three bedrooms. Seven-day minimum. Call during office hours: 518-686-7841 or Fax: 518-686-3120. E-mail: cleeland@adelphia.net

PARIS APARTMENT: Sunny one bedroom with 2 large French windows overlooking quiet street in 1st arrondissement. Queen-size bed. Extra sleeping loft. Beamed ceilings. Antiques. Newly renovated. Queen bed. Just 5 minutes from the Louvre, d’ Orsay and Opera Garnier. Sleeps 4+ $250/night. mkstern@mn.rr.com 612-374-3703.

LONDON: Beautiful apartments central London. www.londonperfect.com

TUSCANY/UMBRIA, ITALY: Lovely restored farmhouses. Cooking school, swimming, horseback riding. Owners. 510-527-4597. www.calboccia.com

ITALY: High quality villas, farmhouses, apartments in several price ranges. Rome, Florence, Venice apartments. Personalized service from Italy specialists. Italian Vacation Villas, 202-333-6247; E-mail: info@villasitalia.com www.villasitalia.com

PARIS, MARAIS: Elegant, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, vibrant Pompidou museum/sidewalk café quarter on 13c pedestrian street, full kitchen, w/d, AC, cable. desaix@verizon.net 212-473-9472.

PARIS (ILE ST LOUIS): Pied-a-terre. Deluxe studio, restored, second floor, fireplace, beamed ceiling, stereo CD, telephone, TV, modern kitchen, shower. Sleeps 2. Non-smokers. Owner ’66. Color photos, information on request. Tel: 307-745-4528; Fax: 307-745-4936 (MST).

PARIS: Beautiful apartment for 2 or 3. Haussmann elevator building. Antiques. Rue de la Paix. $270 per night. 5 night minimum. 212-838-1731.

DORDOGNE, FRANCE: Pre-revolutionary nobleman’s house. 5 acres, beautiful grounds. Four generous bedrooms, four new baths. Superior kitchen. New heated pool. $9,000 for 2 weeks. 212-838-1731.

SPAIN: Private villa overlooking sea and village. Pool. Hess ’64, 860-243-3246.

FRANCE: dordogne – perigord idyllic country cottages. www.perigord.ch

UMBRIA: Near Todi, Orvieto, Spoleto. Rustic restored farmhouses, 5 bedrooms, spectacular view over Tiber Valley, pool, 1 km from charming hill town, easy train to Rome. Tel and Fax: 011-39-07-44-90-0002, E-mail: torricello@globalcomm.it www.globalcomm.it

PARIS/Marais: Exquisite, sunny, quiet, 1 bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King-sized bed, full kitchen, washer, dryer. $950 weekly. 301-654-7145, louvet@jhu.edu

PARIS 2nd: 3 studios. Medieval neighborhood, traditional markets, pedestrian streets, 9 metro lines. Simply but comfortably furnished, exposed beams, equipped kitchens, WIFI access. Great value! Owner ’82. www.bluemarble.org “Visiting Paris”. 215-923-3788.

ITALY VENICE: Apartment for 2/3 $1,150 weekly. Contact: bazinb@aol.com

LONDON, Chelsea/Fulham: 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath terraced Victorian. Newly refurbished, all amenities. www.cozyvictorian.com

PARIS ILE ST LOUIS: Apartment for 2 $1,500 weekly; Studio for 2 $800 weekly - $2,500 per month. Contact: bazinb@aol.com

PARIS. Fabulous views, Left Bank: Friendly, aircon, no fees. Recommended BusWeek, Rick Steves, WSJ. www.parisperfect.com

Caribbean

PALMAS DEL MAR, P.R.: Lovely villa, 2BR/bath, all conveniences, Internet, $2,000/week; leffing@hotmail.com or 787-738-3579 (’67) for photos, information.

VIEQUES ISLAND, PUERTO RICO: 3-1/2 bedroom, 3 bath house, spectacular view, beaches, $1,470 wk. Umstattd ’51, 610-525-7589, <www.users. fast.net/~yayo/vieques/vieques.html>

ST. BARTHS: Magnificent luxury villa, 1-4 bedrooms. Incredible sunset views. 44’ heated pool. 203-625-0537. Fleming ’69. www.VillaSky.com

SWOGJAN’S DRAGON: St. John, USVI, three bedrooms, all amenities. Details www.swogjan.com 781-659-7067.

WATER ISLAND. Private family compound. 2 to 20 guests. See www.water-island.com

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS: “Best damn villa on St. John.” www.GreatExpectationsUSVI.com Owners. 800-553-0109.

HOUSES SURROUNDED by National Park Land on Caribbean Sea. Our own beach; gentle Trade Winds! Peace and quiet. A very special place, ESTATE ZOOTENVAAL, Hurricane Hole, 11045 Zootenvaal, St. John, USVI 00830. Contact: Robin Clair, manager. Phone: 340-776-6321; Website: www.estatezootenvaal.com E-mail: robinclair@estatezootenvaal.com

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY 4 BR, 4 bath villa at private Tryall Club in Montego, Jamaica. Heated private pool, staff of five, gorgeous grounds overlook Caribbean and championship golf course. Also private tennis, scuba, beach and clubhouse. A 2 BR, 2 bath villa with breathtaking views also available. 203-254-0228.

ST. JOHN, U.S.V.I.: Romantic 2 bedroom waterfront home: Jacuzzi, palms, snorkeling. From $370/day, winter; $250/day, summer. B. Kaspers ’70, 404-255-0696. www.caribbeanrentalhomes.com

MARBELLA CLUB, PALMAS DEL MAR RESORT, P.R.: New, oceanfront, 4th floor, 3 bedroom/3 bath luxury villa. Privacy, concierge, stunning views. ’82 couple. www.marbellapr.com

ST. BARTS - FINEST CARIBBEAN! Relaxing, warm tropical getaway! Spacious private home. Bedroom/bath suites. Comfortable decor, A/C, pool, deck & patio. White sand beaches. Finest dining & shopping. Free maid. Lowest rates! 650-327-2415

ST. JOHN, USVI: 2BR home, Lagoon Point. Sensational views. jandh01@comcast.net 603-742-3063.

PUERTO RICO VILLA: Romantic 3 bedroom with balcony, private pool, terrace, bar, mountain view. Close to everything: beaches, shopping, hiking, parks. ’97 ’98 couple. $1,195 weekly, $4,000 monthly. leisurerental@yahoo.com 787-557-2548.

Mexico

SAN MIGUEL, MEXICO: Charming colonial, 3 bedroom, near downtown, full kitchen, interior courtyard, rooftop with view. elikavina@yahoo.com 202-903-8143.

New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND: (Princeton ’65). 3 private, self-contained accommodation units (1 – 8 people), newly renovated yet affordable on scenic rural road but only minutes to Queenstown and all activities. See web site: www.the-orchard.co.nz or lbgoff2000@yahoo.com

Canada

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, restored Sea Captain’s waterfront cottage. Near golf, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. $2,800/wk. Sittenfeld ’69, 800-421-0595.

United States Northeast

MADRIVER SUGARBUSH AREA: Comfortable farmhouse for up to 20 skiers. $550 per day. William M. Iler ’51, 978-922-6903.

MONHEGAN ISLAND, MAINE: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Panoramic island, ocean view. Available June – September $1,600/wk. Two week minimum. Bill Walker ’64. 610-687-3271, mwalks512@verizon.net

VERMONT: Charming, renovated 1850’s farmhouse, beautiful views, skiing. $995. 202-333-2164. ’64. wempson@erols.com

CAPE COD - Truro: Lovely, kid-friendly 3BR with Bay views, walk to spectacular private beach, weekly rental. ’88. kkuechler@comcast.net 781-369-1447.

NANTUCKET ISLAND: Come join the 400 happy Tigers. We have large and small rentals, investment opportunities, estates, and commercial offerings – AND we give your investments tender loving care! Preferred Properties, Nancie B. Taylor w’43, Kim Taylor d’43. 508-228-2320, Fax: 508-228-8464. E-mail: Brokers@PreferredProperties.com

VERMONT: Stowe’s most prime location, faces Mansfield trails, luxurious, 5 BR, 4 BA, paneled LR, fireplaces, pond, hot tub. Weekly $11,000 winter. 202-333-2164. ’64.  wempson@erols.com

AS YOU LIKE IT, Martha’s Vineyard home with housekeeper, 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, modern kitchen, etc. Rent a week or 2 or a month or 2+ ’til late spring. Walk to town (VH), near golf. Ejr2629@aol.com Reasonable.

TEWKSBURY, new jersey: Charming country cottage on beautiful 26 acre estate near historic town of Mountainville. Two bedrooms, one bath. Perfect weekend getaway from NYC. Babbling streams, great biking and hiking. $2,850 per month. Maria Takacs 732-842-6406.

United States Mid-Atlantic

BETHESDA, MD: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house available December 2006. 1 mile from Metro & NIH. $2,850. 301-897-2993.

United States Southeast

VERO BEACH, FL: Elevated, oceanfront getaway; estate retreat house with full amenities; 50’ off the berm, wrap around porch, 4BR, 4BA; pictoral on website; Roe ’41. www.roefamilybeachhouse.com

ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Reunion Resort & Club: Private, Luxurious, Full Service Resort. 4 BR/4.5 BA. Private Pool, Golf Course View–Access to Private Club Amenities: Championship Golf, Spa, Waterpark, Kids Crew. Personal Concierge with pre-stock of groceries. 6 miles to WDW. Perfect Family Holiday Resort! Other Homes & Villas Available. 888-418-9611. www.reunionresort.com

MANASOTA KEY, Florida: Beach house on the Gulf of Mexico, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and, 3 bedroom cottage on Lemon Bay. Can be rented separately or together. Cost: $2,800 per week for the main house, $1,200 per week for the cottage plus “bed tax” and electricity. Contact Elizabeth Cronan at rtcefc@aol.com

United States West

SNOWMASS HOUSE AVAILABLE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, hot tub. Snowmass, CO. Owner, Geer ’61. Contact Susan Whitney, 970-925-3530.

BIG SKY MONTANA: Charming 4BR log home on 20 acres beautifully furnished, spectacular views, Big Sky sunsets, skiing, hiking, fishing and golfing within 5 minutes. Close to Yellowstone N.P. & Bozeman. Enjoyment all 4 seasons. jgriffi644@aol.com 610-225-3286.


 

Real Estate For Sale

ARIZONA: Carefree, Scottsdale & Paradise Valley. Residential: Houses, Condos & Lots. Rox Stewart ’63, Russ Lyon Realty, 480-502-7846; E-mail: rstewart@russlyon.com

WATERFRONT ON MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE: St. Michaels, Easton and Oxford. Marguerite Beebe w’57, BENSON AND MANGOLD, 27999 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD 21654. Toll Free: 877-243-7378. mbeebe@bensonandmangold.com

PRIVATECOMMUNITIES.COM Take a self-guided tour of the top vacation, retirement and golf communities. Visit: www.PrivateCommunities.com

SPANISH VILLA IN CUERNAVACA, MEXICO: Private street, 300-year-old trees, swimming pool, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus maids. Call Sonia 011-52-777-312-7798 or eve. 310-470-0115. soniahelen2@hotmail.com

ESTES PARK, CO: Custom crafted, full-log home with spectacular snow-capped mountain views, including majestic LONGS PEAK. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including private master suite; soaring great room with moss rock fireplace and wall of windows. A log-home dream come true at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park! $399,000. www.3111FishCreek.com 970-231-8570.

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC: 1 to 4 of 13 units, charming cottage on cul-de-sac, 3BR, 2BA, beautiful lagoon and fairway view, 4 minute walk to beach and pool. $75,000 per unit. Week each quarter per unit. 864-242-8208.

TIGERVILLE, UPPER SC: 90 acres +/-, 2/3rd fescue pasture, 1/3rd hill with hardwoods, 1/2 mile frontage on small S. Tyger River, $1,500,000. 33 acres +/-, adjoining, fescue rolling hills, spring/pond. $900,000. Breathtaking open land and mountain view. 864-242-8202.

PRINCETON, LOWER PROSPECT AVE: 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3/4 acre, cul-de-sac. Near Riverside School. Call 609-921-9222. Low $700,000.

COLORADO: Telluride and surrounding area. Residential: Houses, condos, and land. Chris Binner ’62, Peaks Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty. 119 W. Colorado Ave, PO Box 3512, Telluride, CO 81435. 970-728-0220. E-mail: cbinner@telluridecolorado.net

PARIS: Stunning apartment across from Four Seasons. www.apartmentforsaleparis.com

 


 

For Sale/For Rent

WASHINGTON, DC, METROPOLITAN area, Northern Virginia, Maryland – Full-service Realtors© from luxury homes to first-time buyers and renters. Mark ’61 and Colleen s’61 Finks, associate broker, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc., 6862 Elm St., McLean, VA 22101; 703-821-2850; Finks61@msn.com www.ColleenFinks.com

PRINCETON, NJ and surrounding Mercer county: For all your real estate needs, please contact Mary Jane (Briody) Kent ’83, Sales Associate, WEIDEL REALTORS, 45 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ. 609-466-1224 ex. 247 or mjkent@weidel.com


Inns and Guest Houses

THE PRINCETON CLUB OF NEW YORK: The Princeton Club of New York offers hotel rooms centrally located in our 9-story midtown Manhattan Clubhouse. Perfect for business travelers, corporate retreats, theater goers, and shoppers. Full-service fitness center, free WiFi access, business center, bar & grill room, member’s lounge, and a friendly staff. Your home away from home. Please contact us today for more information: Call: 212-596-1249 ext. AW35
E-mail: membership@princetonclub.com
Visit: www.princetonclub.com/alumni
Non-members please inquire about our winter guest room and trial membership package.


Cruises

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Art & Antiques

CANVAS PU-8FOOT PANORAMIC. www.brickphoto.com

SUPERB, ANTIQUE, Princeton panoramic print: Richard Rummell (1848-1924). Copperplate , 18” x 24”, hand color. $195 plus $9 shipping. Einhorn Galleries, PO Box 973, Orange, CT 06477. 203-795-5830.

COLOR CALLIGRAPHS BY DON ROGERS ’54: Poster-size. Presently at Greenwich Gallery, 6th Ave at 11th St, NYC. E-mail drogersart@aol.com for digital photos.

 


Professional & Business Services

WRITING SPECIALIST AND COLLEGE/GRADUATE SCHOOL CONSULTANT. Tutoring in general writing skills (all levels). Consulting on academic papers and college/graduate school applications – crafting and perfecting each essay. Advising throughout the college admission process – preparing in high school, completing applications, and choosing the right college. Contact Allison Baer, Ph.D. (Princeton ’96, Columbia ’03) at 212-877-9346 or allison.baer@verizon.net

DODGE JOHNSON ’59 helping students find colleges truly right for them. www.dodgejohnson.com

WORKING ON A MEMOIR OR NOVEL? Two award-winning authors will help you polish your book so it’s a hit with agents. We’ve published with more than a dozen books, many optioned for TV and film; we’ve written extensively for Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, GQ, and many more. We’ve already helped dozens of writers find their voices and bring characters to life. Check out our website: <http://paganken. googlepages.com/getpublished.html> or E-mail: writerpro21@comcast.net

FAMILY/INSTITUTIONAL/CORPORATE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS: Solomon Karmel (Princeton Ph.D. *95). First Allied Securities. 425-454-2285 ext. 1080.

 


Books

VIENNA CHRONICLES OF INVASIONS IN BOTH LOVE AND WAR by Ingeborg Lauterstein. The Water Castle, the sequel Vienna Girl. Editors Choice, NYT. Now, the epic Shoreland. Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble. Visit: ingeborglauterstein.com


Gift Ideas

DELPHINIUM DESIGNS: Exquisite Italian Ceramics, mongrammed, Deruta, etc . ’76. B Dudley/ eryan@golfcoursehomestyle.net


Personal

SMART IS SEXY! Date fellow graduates and faculty of the Ivies, Seven Sisters, MIT, Stanford, medical schools and some others. More than 5,000 members. All ages. The Right Stuff. 800-988-5288 www.rightstuffdating.com

GOOD GENES: An Institution of Higher Pairing
Princeton, Tufts, MIT, Wellesley, Brandeis, Harvard, Columbia, Clark U (Worc., MA), UC Berkeley, NYU, Wesleyan, Brown, Stanford, UPENN, accredited medical & law schools. 617-247-3232 www.goodgenes.com


Websites

INTELLECTUAL AMUSEMENT PARK: improve-education.org

Check out www.princeton.edu/paw for The Weekly Blog, PAW’s newest source of online notes and news from the campus and beyond.

 


Wine

VINFOLIO.COM: Fine and rare wine, expert recommendations, VinCellar online cellar management software, and complete range of wine collector services. We ship. Visit site or call 800-969-1961.

VX (VERCINGETORIX) Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Willamette Farms of Oregon. In Michelin 3-star and elsewhere. 20% off wines and holiday boxes to Tigers. See www.willamettefarms.com or phone 866-538-9895. Bruce Hall ’46.

WINE-SEARCHER.COM: Save money when buying wines. Search the price lists of more than 5,000 wine retailers.


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