Reviews for Paris Arrondissement 7 Vacation Rental - VRBO 11291 - 1 BR Paris Apartment in France, Four Star 1b in Rue Cler Area. a/C+Dsl. Renovated. Eiffel 2 Mn

First Time in Paris

Guest Patrice & Doug
Date of stay 05/22/12
Review Submitted 07/16/12

My husband and I stayed 6 nights in this apartment. The location is spectacular. The unit has all the comforts of home, including a washing machine, TV, and computer to use while staying. It was great to live like a Parisian while visiting a beautiful city. We were close to public transportation. Our favorite was the Eiffel Tower at night. The apartment is so close, we could walk over to the park or Trocadero every evening. Very romantic! The owner met us at the apartment and showed us how everything worked and even arranged for a driver, Serge, to pick us up at the airport. We met his smiling face as soon as we exited. He speaks great English and is very friendly. Highly recommended.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Well Located and Well Equiped Apartment

Guest Ron
Date of stay 10/24/11
Review Submitted 11/03/11

I spent 9 great days in this apartment. Very well located and a very easy walk to the Eiffel Tower which is surrounded by a large park area, great for reading, walking, people watching. The metro, grocery stores, and the great Rue Cler area with great restaurants, and fresh outdoor markets or in easy walking distance. The apartment is well furnished and owned/personally operated by Pascal Z., a extraordinary man who obviously cares about his lodgers, as well as his units. Pascal returns calls quickly, and is easy to contact.I have no hesitation in contacting him again for future lodging in this magnificent city.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thanks for your kindness Ron

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Guest Monica10
Date of stay 05/01/11
Review Submitted 05/12/11

My husband and I stayed in the apt in May 2011 and loved it. It is seconds away from the park at the Eiffel Tower. It is on the 2nd floor of a secure building. In the Rick Steve's tourism book he recommends taking bus #69 to see the sights - and this bus is right outside your door. Pascal has provided a cabinet full of helpful tourism info. Rue Cler is magnificent and only a few blocks away for numerous outdoor cafes. The apt is a bit small but quite charming and perfect for a couple. The metro is a quick walk away and the neighbourhood is very safe. We loved our first trip to Paris and loved this apt.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Nicely equipped, quiet, affordable one bedroom

Guest beth
Date of stay 03/25/11
Review Submitted 03/21/12

We recently stayed at Pascal's one-bedroom, after not being able to stay at his Rue Cler location. While it was a bit compact, it was very quiet and Pascal and his assistant who met us at the location were very professional and trustworthy. It was very clean as well, and came with a little laptop! There are some amazing restaurants very close - including the Constant family of restaurants.and is only a few blocks away from Rue Cler. If you want to stay near the Eiffel Tower, and are looking for a cozy, affordable place, I would recommend this apartment.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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Our Stay

Guest Lindy
Date of stay 07/31/10
Review Submitted 08/30/10

We stayed in this apartment for a week in August. It worked out well for the 2 of us. Pascal ,the owner, was very helpful with his e-mails. It is in a great location, with an easy walk to the Eiffel Tower and to the bus #69 stop. The Le Dome restaurant is down the street and has good food. A real luxury is to have Serge pick you up @ the airport.He speaks good English and is very accommodating.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Terrific location

Guest Jann
Date of stay 06/28/10
Review Submitted 08/05/10

This was a great spot. The apartment was very convenient to everything....the Eiffel tower is a 5 minute walk, the metro is close, bikes are right outside, grocery stores are right there, and Rue Cler restaurants and shops are only a few minutes walk. The apartment was very clean and well equpped, with plenty of room for two people. The air conditioning meant that we could stay cool in the week where it was over 90 degrees. We will be back.

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Don Summerfield
Date of stay 12/17/09
Review Submitted 12/17/09

Dear Pascal. Thank you for a most wonderful stay in you apartment. We loved it. It was clean, quiet and lovely. We loved cooking simple meals here each evening. We will recommend your charming apartment to friends. All the best.

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Guest Janine Schreyack
Date of stay 10/30/09
Review Submitted 10/30/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Paris. The apartment was small but sufficient and very clean. The location was fabulous. The neighborhood had everything a tourist could need and was close to attractions, the Metro, good cafes, fruit stands and grocery stores. And, it was safe. Very enjoyable time. I hope to return for another visit!

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Guest Stacey36
Date of stay 08/13/09
Review Submitted 08/13/09

My family stayed here from July 12-23, and had a wonderful time! The apartment is clean and comfortable, and the location is excellent. We fell in love with the neighborhood. When we return to Paris we'll definitely stay here again. Thank you, Pascal, for this wonderful flat.

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Guest Deborah Fuchs
Date of stay 02/23/09
Review Submitted 02/23/09

We stayed in this apartment from Feb5-Feb13,09. We loved the location. This area is very quiet and lovely. Just across the street you enter the park surrounding the Eiffel Park. Mr. Pascal is so accommodating and helpful with every detail for the visit. He was extremely dependable. We were greeted at the airport by the charming, Serge. Our trip was wonderful. The most pleasant ever spent in Paris. This apartment is a real charmer!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 09/18/08
Review Submitted 09/18/08

We stayed here for 1 week (August 30 - September 6, 2008)and it was glorious! The location is perfect, each morning we jogged around the Champs du Mars and each evening walked over to watch the Eiffel Tower light up. The apartment is very comfortable and the bonus of having a kitchen is great when there are so many boulangerie's, fromagerie's,boucherie's, and fruit & vegetable stands with in a very short walking distance from the apartment. Access to the Metro was excellent as you have several options and you are with in walking distance of many of the major sites of Paris. Thank you Pascal for having such a quaint apartment in Paris! Barb (Chilliwack, BC)

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Guest John226
Date of stay 08/06/08
Review Submitted 08/06/08

I stayed here in November 2007 for a week. It was a great location, just a block away from the Effiel Tower and park. The apartment is small-ish by other countries, but it's standard Paris size. Kitchen had enough in it to cook up a couple of dinners there easily enough. A couple of supermarkets are close by. There's also a few nice restaurants and bars in the area. Not as busy as somewhere as Bastille but enough variety for a week. Metro stop is a short walk away. There's even a neat shop down the road that sells fake flowers with sweets/chocolates built into them. (Le Fleuriste du Chocolat) Safe area and very quiet at night time.

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Guest Michael Schlossberg
Date of stay 04/29/08
Review Submitted 04/29/08

We enjoyed our stay.Quiet comfortable appartment and easy access to bus/metro.Plenty of good restaurants and The magical Bus69 stops in front of the appartment.

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Guest Chris239
Date of stay 01/23/08
Review Submitted 01/22/08

Just returned from Christmas week at the property - exactly as described, a perfect transaction. As previous posters mention, Pascal and crew are as easy to work with as can be. The apartment is very nice, great location and ideal for a quiet week in Paris.

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Guest Susan Cholette
Date of stay 06/27/07
Review Submitted 06/27/07

We just returned from a late June stay. The property looks exactly like the photos and is spacious... for a Parisian apt. We were able to have another couple over for dinner- the small side table transforms ingeniously a card-table, but we are glad there were only 2 of us, rather than 4, actually living there. The neighborhood is wonderful. You look up at the Eiffel Tower when you leave. We had several picnics on the Champs de mars, along with other Parisians. Be sure to be closer to Ecole Militare, and not the Tower itself, to avoid being harassed by beggars. We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Pascal and his team were very friendly and helpful. More advice (aside from RENT THIS!) *Get a Carte Orange pass for the bus and metro. Buying tickets by the carnet is nice, but doesn't give the same flexibility with the buses. *Rue St. Domenique has some marvelous shops, and rue Cler is a bit touristed, but still worth it. *don't miss the Sunday and Wednesday market on Blvd Grenelle near Dupleix metro. *The supermarket ATAC on rue Dupleix is open Sunday morning. *Be warned that you may only be able to withdraw 300Euro at a time from a bank machine. So if you need to pay for the apartment, you might consider building up your cash reserves, or seeing if Pascal will take more of the payment upfront.

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Guest Tanya Cassingham
Date of stay 06/12/07
Review Submitted 06/12/07

My family of three stayed at the Ave de la Bourdonnais apt for a week and we loved it! At first it seemed a bit small but we soon learned that it was typical of Parisian apt size. It is a very pleasant apt with a nice kitchen, separate bedroom (very comfortable bed), sleeper sofa, extra pillows and blankets, bath towels (love the towel warmer in the bathroom!), closet space. Very nice to have the internet, cable TV, DVD player too. It was very quiet each evening, the building seems to be mostly tenets and not renters. It is nice to stand in the courtyard and smell all the dinners cooking and hear the sounds of families - which you can't get in a hotel. Pascal was great, very nice and speaks perfect English. He is honest and trustworthy, no surprise charges. What can I say about the neighborhood?! It's fabulous - walk straight out of the apt, cross the Ave and walk one block - you will be in the Eiffel Tower park which is very nice with gardens, lawns, etc. Bring a blanket and some dinner and you can stare at the Eiffel Tower for hours! Le Dome cafe is half a block away - great little spot. Walk down to No. 29, the most beautiful building on the avenue! Bring your camera. Be sure to let your bank know you are traveling abroad: when I tried to withdraw cash two days in a row the ATM kept my card! It was a security measure from my bank and they said I should have alerted them that I was going abroad. I did get the card back but it took 2 days. (Two days of no shopping - nearly killed me!) We certainly hope to return to Paris, and would not hesitate to rent from Pascal again.

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Guest sharon swiger
Date of stay 10/30/06
Review Submitted 10/30/06

My family and I loved the apartment and neighborhood. It was close to everything. Lots of shops and cafe's in the area. We walked everywhere. If you need a ride from the airport ask Pascale for Serge's number. He will get you to and from the apartment with no problem.

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Guest Sarah113
Date of stay 05/02/06
Review Submitted 05/02/06

We were absolutely delighted with this apartment. It is situated in a lovely neighborhood with shops and cafes and one block off the Champs de Mars and the iconic Eiffel Tower. The flat was immaculate, charming in its decor and very quiet. The concierge was a gem and Pascal could not have been more accommodating. Renting is absolutely the best way to experience Paris and we highly recommend this realtor!

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Guest Linda137
Date of stay 04/29/06
Review Submitted 04/29/06

In December 2004 I took my first trip to Paris and fell in love with the city. I knew I would return but the next time I returned I wanted to be a resident and not a tourist. This was achieved by April 2006 rental of Pascal's apartment. It is a giant leap of faith to rent sight unseen and this apartment lived up to all my expectations. The neighborhood is safe and quite. You are close to all the shops that you would ever need and what could be better than being in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. The apartment has all that you need with extras such as cable TV and washing machine. I would rent from Pascal again and would recommend his place to anyone looking to truly experience Paris.

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Guest SDoug
Date of stay 02/16/06
Review Submitted 02/16/06

This apartment is very well located in a great neighborhood. Delightfully furnished....so much nicer than staying in a hotel. Great beds and immaculate. Live like a real Parisian and even after a few days the shop keepers know you and appreciate your business. I have rented often from Pascal who is the consumate gentleman and great host. Honest to a fault and dependable, he will always offer his best kept secrets to make your stay in Paris just that much more special. Feel free to call or email.

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Guest Tracy Needham
Date of stay 08/21/05
Review Submitted 08/21/05

I had a very enjoyable two week stay at this apartment. It is newly renovated, nicely decorated, and all the furniture is very comfortable. There is plenty of storage space. Flat screen TV is a treat and the cable is incredible with channels from all over the world! The DSL works well with laptops. The location is excellent with Rue Cler and the metro nearby and steps to the Eiffel Tower. Plenty of shops nearby including bakeries and grocery stores as well as cafes and restaurants. This was my second time renting with Pascal who is very professional. I highly recommend him and this apartment.

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First Time in Paris

First Time in Paris

Well Located and Well Equiped Apartment

Well Located and Well Equiped Apartment

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Nicely equipped, quiet, affordable one bedroom

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