Countryside house in the heart of Athens, 110m², owned by French artist, in a quiet residential area. 170m² Garden , with a shaded courtyard.

The house offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 11 people.

The living room and kitchen are to be shared.

The whole house can be rented during July and August.

The house is located 15 minutes, on foot, from the center, 30 minutes by bus, tram or car from the beaches and ¾ of an hour from Venizelos Airport.

Amenities Available:

• Dish washer
• Telephone, fax
• Air conditioning
• Washing machine
• Continental breakfast
• Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos
• TV, CD Player, DVD Player, VCR
• ADSL Internet connection and WIFI
• Dinners and cocktails can be organised by the trilingual French hostess as well as guided tours of the city.

Vacation Rental:

• Leasing of the whole house for receptions - cocktails- diners - work groups (four offices)
• Work meetings in the living room and/or in the garden.
• Do your business in a colorful and convivial environment.
• Hostesses available on request

Goddess Athena:

Athena is the daughter of Zeus. She was born as an adult in armour from his forehead, thus has no mother. Athena is fierce and brave in battle but, only wars to defend the state and home from outside enemies. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture. She invented the bridle, which permitted man to tame horses, the trumpet, the flute, the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship and the chariot. She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Her favorite city is Athens. Her tree is the olive. The owl is her bird. She is a virgin goddess.

What To See In Athens:

It's safe to say that most people are already familiar to some degree with the history of Greece. Most people already have an idea of what to see and do in Athens, but for your convenience, here is a list of things just in case you are not too familiar with Athens, its history and all that is has to offer you.

The Plaka:

One of the oldest sections of Athens. You will find that most of the roads and streets in the Plaka are closed to cars allowing you to walk freely and comfortably. The Plaka is an excellent place to find some restaurants that provide delicious food. You will also find cafés, shops and more.

The Acropolis:

One of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world. Without doubt, 99.99% of all people who visit Greece and especially Athens will visit the Acropolis. If visiting Athens in the summer, then make sure you visit the Acropolis in the morning and the heat of the day can be quite strong in the summer. The Acropolis is one of the world's great archeological sites.

The Propylaea is the entrance to the Acropolis. The Propylaea was built in 432, just before the Peloponesian wars. The Pinacotheca and a Hellenistic pedestal are found to your left and on the right the tiny temple to Nike Athena or the Athena of Victory which commemorates the Athenians victory over the Persians.

The Parthenon and the other important buildings found on the Acropolis were built by Pericles in the 5th century BC.

The word acropolis refers to the "upper city". You will find an acropolis is many important cities throughout Greece. The "upper city" or acropolis was a place that people would go for safety during an invasion. Therefore, the acropolis is also the place where you will find the most sacred buildings. Believe it or not, but up until about the year 1850 AD, it was not uncommon to still find dwellings on the Acropolis.

The Erecthion is found on the most sacred spot of the Acropolis, where Poseidon (the God of the Sea) and Athena had their consted over who would be the Patron of the city. Mythology states that Poseidon thrust his trident into the rock and a spring burth forth. Meanwhile, Athena touched the ground with a spear and an olive tree grew. Needless to say, Athena was declared the winner and thus the origin of the name for the city of Athens.

The Parthenon, through history, has been a temple, a church, a mosque and also a storage facility for Turkish gunpowder. In 1687 the Venetians bombarded it from below. A cannon ball hit the gun powder and blew it up.

Below the Acropolis is the theater of Herod Atticus built by the Romans in 161 AD and still used today for classical concerts, ballet, and performances of high cultural value. Further on is the Theater of Dionysious the first stone theater and home to Sophocles, Aeschylus, Eripides and Aristophanes. It was rebuilt around 342 BC by Lykourgos and then enlarged by the Romans to be used for gladiator fights.

Below the Acropolis is the rock of Areios Pagos. The steps are very slippery so be careful as you climb them, but once you do you won't want to come down (unless it is 100 degrees). You have a great view of the Agora, the Plaka, Monastiraki, Omonia and much of Athens. It’s a great place to watch the sunset, or to come up at night with a bottle of wine and your true love, and watch the lights of the city.

Afterwards, continue back around the Acropolis and down the hill into the Ancient Agora below. Part of it is free and you can go through it to get back to Adrianou Street, or you can pay the entrance fee and walk the streets of ancient Athens.

Licensed guides are available to take you on a tour of the Acropolis.

Monastiraki Flea Market:

A popular place where many Athenians go every Sunday to sell or buy.

By 11 AM, the market is quite busy and crowded. This is a great place to find some tourist items.

Museums of Athens:

• War Museum
• Jewish Museum
• National Gallery
• Byzantine Museum
• Theatrical Museum
• The Benaki Museum
• Kerameikos Museum
• Museum of Greek Folk Art
• National Historical Museum
• National Archaeological Museum
• Greek Historical Costume Museum
• Museum of Popular Musical Instruments
• The Goulandris Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art
• Frissiras Museum of Contemporary Greek and European Painting

There are others, including the Acropolis Museum which is on the Acropolis. Don't forget the Children's Museums on Kydatheneon street and Voulis streets. Especially if you have children. Also the Metro stations at Syntagma and the Acropolis have archaeological displays worth visiting. be aware that sometimes the hours change with the seasons. You can also find the hours in the Athens News.