Title: Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6351940&destination=Le+Pre-Saint-Gervais%2C+Seine-Saint-Denis%2C+France&selected=126316712&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris ## Photo gallery for Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris (Le Pré-Saint-Gervais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126320000/126316800/126316712/w1199h798x1y1-f7f3bddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris (Le Pré-Saint-Gervais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126320000/126316800/126316712/09ff0f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris (Le Pré-Saint-Gervais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126320000/126316800/126316712/bc8b3298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, shampoo - Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris (Le Pré-Saint-Gervais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126320000/126316800/126316712/w439h659x1y1-07dd4e1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris (Le Pré-Saint-Gervais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126320000/126316800/126316712/w992h655x0y2-c2fd2066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Canal Saint-Martin, Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Kitchen £103 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=126316712&PinnedHotelID=126316712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/230000/227800/227721/205993d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Campanile Paris Est - 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[Visit our Le Pre-Saint-Gervais travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Le-Pre-Saint-Gervais.dx6351940) [View more Apartments in Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Apartments.d179898-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.88533%2C2.40196&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t-k83lgalY5iUyTZDkbP3hEw9s0=) Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France ### What's nearby - ![PARIS, FRANCE, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 - The City of Science and Industry in the Villette Park (Parc de la Villette) in Paris, France.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068799/19c3bd55-2da1-4de4-ada1-102024371a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Parc de la Villette 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Philharmonie de Paris](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2734/7bc2cc05-4e52-46a9-8189-92d972caea98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Philharmonie de Paris 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Vue sur le Zénith, la tour Eurasia et la ville d'Aubervilliers à proximité de Paris, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228411/4e7c87c0-fad4-4c5a-988b-e0c4444c28f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Zenith de Paris 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Canal Saint-Martin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161249/d440040a-2341-42b6-9859-301caa185b26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Canal Saint-Martin 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hospital Robert-Debre 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Pantin Station 4 min drive - Butte du Chapeau-Rouge Tram Stop 6 min walk - Orly Airport (ORY) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Restaurant El-Golla 10 min walk - Au Royal Couscous 2 min walk - Le Préau 7 min walk - La buvette du marché 5 min walk - Préavie 5 min walk ## About this property ### Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris Apartment near Canal Saint-Martin Located close to Stade de France, Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks at this apartment include: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and WiFi. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 6967c46a2c0cb600150fcb3c ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris? ### What time is check-in at Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris? ### What time is check-out at Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris? ### Where is Cocon Climatisé 18m² – 3 pers – Portes de Paris located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---