This beautiful 4 bedroom apartment for rent in Abbeville, North France, is located in the former Banque de France building in the centre of the town. The apartment is located on the top floor (second floor) of this 18th Century building.
The building was built in 1734 and was formerly a grand hotel, before being converted in the 1920's into the Art Deco Headquarters of the Banque de France. The ground floor of the building still has the original bank counters and large safe rooms. The Bank was the scene of a famous heist organised by the French resistance in 1944, which resulted in the theft of 26 million Francs (nearly $6 million US dollars in today's money).
The apartment can be rented for 2-3 months from €2,500 per month + bills.
You access the apartment via the grand wooden staircase up to the second floor. Inside, the apartment is very spacious, covering 240m2 and is very light and airy on account of the tall French windows and high ceilings. The apartment is elegantly furnished with designer pieces throughout. There is a Florence Knoll sofa, Capellini swivel chairs, Louis Poulson light fixture and is adorned with artwork by renowned British artists Stuart McAlpine Miller and Simon Claridge, to name but a few.
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The apartment can be rented for 3-6 months all year around. The rental price does not include the utility bills (there is a monthly provision of €350 towards the electricity, heating, water and Wi-Fi). Minimum stay is normally 2 months.
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This is a very spacious and comfortable apartment, located right in the heart of the small town of Abbeville. The town provides quick access to Paris (1 hr 45 mins) and is just 25 minutes’ drive to the idyllic coastal towns of St Valery and Le Crotoy, both renowned for their gastronomy. The apartment is ideal for gaining an experience of French provincial life, whilst having all the shops, restaurants and facilities on your doorstep.
The prices quoted are based on a 6 month rental period. Higher prices may apply to rentals over the summer period and for shorter rentals. Utility bills and communal taxes are payable in addition to the rent.
One month's deposit to be paid at time of reservation. Rent to be paid in advance on the first day of each month. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €250 towards the electricity, heating, water and Wi-Fi. Minimum stay is usually 3 months.
The small town of Abbeville is located on the banks of the River Somme, just 10 kms from English Channel. The town is located in the former Picardy region of Northern France and is 45kms from Amiens (to the South-East) and 1 hr 45 mins from Paris. The town was formerly an important textile centre and produced tablecloths, linen and carpets. Today Abbeville has apopulation of 23,000.
Abbeville is host to many festivals throughout the year including the Festival Winter Groove, a modern music festival; a large Blues Music festival in March; a film festival and the Festival Choeurs et Voix (an International Choir festival) which takes place in May.
The Bay of Somme is just 10 kms away and is classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here you will find sandy beaches with dramatic chalk cliffs, beautiful coastal towns such as Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and Le Crotoy (both renowned for their gastronomy) and plenty of walks and cycle routes.
There is a train station in Abbeville, with services to Calais, Amiens and Paris. The train ticket to Paris costs €30.
The nearest airport is located at Lille (1hr 45 mins). Paris Charles de Gaulle is 1 hr 40 mins.
Abbeville is located close to the A16 motrway, which runs down from Calais to Paris.
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