The Nest Paris

Recommended programs:

• Eco
• Quotidien (Daily)
• Express (when in a hurry)

Detergent: Place the detergent in the top-left drawer, inside the left compartment.

The sunrises can be breathtaking in the living room, it's so worth waking up early for it!

In the evenings the Eiffel Tower also has an enjoyable hourly blinking display.

We have installed electric shutters, the switches are next to the light switches.

The windows can be opened, if you do so, please mind the shutters, as they can be blown by the wind.

Please make sure to close the windows when unattended as rain can enter the flat.

The building does not have facilities for centralized air conditioning, so we suggest a few ways to go through the hot and sunny days:

• Draw blinds and curtains shut until about 1 PM.
• Open at least the kitchen and study/bureau windows to allow breeze.
• Use fans and humidifiers available in each room.
• Refer to the Appliance instructions to operate the stand-alone Aircon.
• Consider visiting the nearby air-conditioned Beaugrenelle mall or taking a walk by the river under the shade.

The building has 24/7 security & safety officers, chances are high that disturbances will not pass unnoticed.

You can enjoy the place but we don't allow parties and loud noises. Please be considerate of our neighbors.

If you go through the concierge/security (guardian in French), who will always be there on the 2nd floor, you might be questioned on your stay.

You have every legal right to rent our apartment, we own the flat and we only rent it out on the few days we're away for vacation so it doesn't sit empty. The Guardian/concierge is just doing their jobs of maintaining security.

They are push-system drawers that can be easily activated when you touch them. It can be quite a challenge to close them for the uninitiated, especially for the drawers that are quite full and heavy. The trick is to do a quick but firm push to close it.

Cupboard doors that are within reaching distance don't have a push system on them so they can simply be opened and closed like regular doors.

Kitchen light switches are all grouped together along with the living room. Special party lights are controlled individually and connected to extension wires near the column where there are plants.

You can leave the trash and we will take care of it after you leave. Otherwise, the trash chute (beside the oven, in the kitchen) is working and can accommodate small trash bags.

If needed, big trash bags can be thrown at level RdC (Rez-de-Chaussée, level 0). You will need the key-badge to access the area and go to Local 8, where the trash is to be thrown.

Trash Sorting:

• Yellow: Plastic and Paper
• Green: Everything else

We want to help the environment as well as educate our kids about it as much as possible, so in our household we reduce, recycle and reuse a lot.

We try to make stuff and do stuff ourselves so that we don't have to buy new things so much. We recycle trash and we reuse plastics.

We avoid using disposable plastic cutlery and glasses and tissues (unless really necessary) and use wipes instead.

In the kitchen, we try to use less chemicals and packaging and make ourselves some cleaning products (but we keep standard cleaning products for guests).

We also have the general building heating system, and do not have additional air conditioning for the sole purpose of going through the max 2–3 hot weeks of summer.

River Cruises: Cruises on the River Seine, some of which dock near our place for at least half a year.

Promenades: You have come to the perfect place as we are right along the River Seine, giving you a host of options:

1. Riverbank: A simple crossing of the road will leave you right at the riverbank.
2. Promenade Khalil Gibran: Just 3 minutes from our place.
3. Bir Hakeim Bridge: Only 5 minutes away, one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
4. Île aux Cygnes: Enjoy a pleasant walk to the middle of the bridge.
5. Beaugrenelle & the Dalle: Connects all the Towers of Beaugrenelle, including its renowned shopping center.

The flat is next to several transportation lines:

• Metro Line 6: Closest station: Bir Hakeim.
• RER C: Station: Champs de Mars.
• Metro Line 10: Nearest station: Charles Michel.
• Batobus (Boat): Follow the river for approximately 15 minutes.

There are some wonderful restaurants in town to suit all tastes. Here are a few nearby:

• Polichinelle: Buffet-style Vegetarian Restaurant. Address: Ground floor of the Hotel Yooma, 51/53 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris. Telephone: +33 (0)1 87 44 69 14.
• Benkay Paris: Japanese Restaurant. Address: 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris. Telephone: +33 (0)1 40 58 21 26.
• L'Abreuvoir: French Restaurant. Address: 24 Rue du Dr Finlay, 75015 Paris. Telephone: 01 45 77 14 59.
• Les Saveurs du Maroc: Moroccan Restaurant. Address: 51 Rue Rouelle, 75015 Paris. Telephone: 01 45 79 57 72.
• Le Concert de Cuisine: French-Japanese Cuisine. Address: 14 Rue Nélaton, 75015 Paris. Telephone: +33 (0)1 40 58 10 15.
• Au Goût Dujour: French Restaurant. Address: 12 Rue Beaugrenelle, 75015 Paris. Telephone: +33 (0)1 45 71 68 36.
• Tehran Restaurant: Franco-Iranian Restaurant. Address: 8 Rue Beaugrenelle, 75015 Paris. Telephone: 01 45 78 69 51.
• Il Tronchetto di Domenico: Pizzeria. Address: 22 Rue de Lourmel, 75015 Paris.
• L'Atypic: French Restaurant. Address: 51 Rue du Théâtre, 75015 Paris. Telephone: +33 (0)1 45 77 08 18.

You will need the remote control to switch the system on. We normally keep the remote on the glass shelf on top of the kitchen island, towards the end beside the dining table.

Connecting via Bluetooth:

1. Press the Bluetooth button to switch the system to Bluetooth mode.
2. Press the Pair button.
3. On your phone or device, connect via Bluetooth to: spectrum x5.

There is no TV in the apartment. We hope you'll enjoy everything Paris has to offer during your stay. For indoor entertainment we provide:

• Board games
• Projector in the living room

Electrical outlets are scattered throughout the apartment. In the living room and kitchen, you will find outlets discreetly hidden underneath the window rail. There are also several extension cords throughout the apartment.

If you need additional ones, extra extension cords can be found in the bottom drawer on the left-hand side, facing the bed in the Red Room.

To check the water, look at the side of the humidifier. To refill:

1. Push to open the top front cover.
2. Carefully remove the filter system together with the attached water container.
3. Carefully detach the filter from the water container.
4. Fill the container with water (do not fill it completely to the top).
5. Reassemble everything exactly the same way.

The dishwasher has a built-in detergent tank, so you do not need to add detergent (this feature is called AutoDOS).

How to start:

1. Press the left button to turn the dishwasher on.
2. Check that the AutoDOS light is on.
3. If it is not, press the AutoDOS button.
4. Press the OK button on the right.
5. Close the door and the dishwasher will begin automatically.

We recently added this portable Aircon unit to improve your comfort. Please note that it is not powerful enough to cool the entire apartment.

Important: The main button to use is:

• Mode: Set it to Auto or Cooling.