Nice place to explore Paris

Guest: TCtraveler (Boston, Ma)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

This was my first trip to Paris and we wanted to experience two neighborhoods so we rented this apartment for our first week and another in the 15th for the second week. This apartment was great for us. It was truly like a home away from home. The manager of the apartment is accessible and really has her act together so check in was a breeze. Their are two fairly large bedrooms with nice views of the Paris street. It was a pleasure waking in the morning getting the October sun coming in to the window. The apartment is clean and well kept. The pictures of the apartment are very accurate and the description is also accurate. The neighborhood is close to the main train station and really gave us a feel of what life in Paris is like. When I go back I will stay here again. Everything worked and worked well and we were at home and comfortable.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Paris in November

Guest: Peter (Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

This was our second trip to Paris; the first time we stayed in a hotel. The problem with hotels is you don't get to meet Parisians so this time we decided on an apartment. We looked at many potential apartments and chose this one because of how nice it looked on the web site (this can be deceiving). When we arrived we were really pleased at how much better the apartment was when you are there. The website photos are a true reflection of the apartment; but when you get there the place just looks better. It was a warm and homely place to come back to at the end of each day. Arranging the rental was simple and straight forward. One thing you need to have for this is a PayPal account as this is how payments and deposit refunds are handled. We were met by the contact and she took the time to explain how everything worked and provides you with an extensive set of notes on what's available in your neighbourhood. Speaking of the neighbourhood; there are many restaurants within a block or two of the apartment and there are two really good boulangeries on your block. For getting around Paris you have the Anvers Metro station a block away and the Route 85 bus goes down the street in front of the apartment. Anvers is on a line that "crosses" Paris at right-angles to most other lines so Metro travel often involves a train change. This is not a problem after a day or two. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this apartment to friends. Enjoy your holiday in Paris and take time to talk to the locals.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Famille Enchantée 11-17-43-48-67-68

Guest: Paris (Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

Bonjour, Nous sommes une famille de 6. Nous avons voyagés mon mari, mes enfants 11 et 17 ans et mes parents 67 ans. Ce fut un 10 jours exceptionnel. Tout le monde y a trouvé son compte. L'appartement est spacieux avec toutes les commodités. Les lits et le divan-lit sont tous très confortables, les couettes super mouelleuses. L'appartement nous a permis de nous retrouver tous ensemble plus facilement qu'à l'hôtel. De partager de copieux petit-déjeuner Français que nous allions chercher tous les matins dans les nombreuses boulangeries et épiceries du quartier. Le quartier est très tranquille et la station de métro Anvers à 2 minutes à pied. Quel bonheur de pouvoir circuler avec les transports en commun de façon aussi efficace que rapide. Le centre touristique est à côté de la bouche de Métro. À 5 minutes à pied vous avez le Sacré-Coeur, qui vous offre une vue extraordinaire sur Paris et le soir sur la Tour Eiffel scintillante. Nous avons adorer ;)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Suzanne from Winnipeg

Guest: sue (winnipeg, canada)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

I would recommend this beautiful space to anyone looking for a soft-place to land in Paris. We stayed four nights (August 6-10, 2011) with our two children, ages 9 and 12. They loved having their own room...and we loved ours! As mentioned in previous reviews, the beds and linens were divine...so comfy! The apartment was very clean and well equiped with everything we needed, even a wheeled shopping cart to pull home our groceries. The kitchen was spacious by french standards with a large fridge and dishwasher. Freshly ground coffee was provided in the fridge (nice touch!) Many pantry items are there for general use, ie) olive oil, tea, vinegars. I was able to prepare several meals for my family with ease. Another bonus was being located so close to the Anvers metro stop...literally a 2 minute walk away. We also loved being so close to the Sacre Coeur Basilica.. it is a lovely after dinner walk (and climb up all those stairs), and the view of Paris is amazing from up there. I would stay there a again in a heart-beat. Loved it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The best home base for a family vacation

Guest: Carla (New Haven, CT)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

This apartment could not have been better for our family of five during our 8 days in Paris in mid-March. All of the communication leading up to the stay was outstanding and all of the Paris materials available in the apartment were icing on the cake with the helpful hints from the friendly and cheerful apartment manager, Paula. The apartment afforded plenty of space for quiet reading and hanging out to re-energize each evening. The beds and bedding were super comfortable. It was such a bonus to have the wonderful kitchen (for breakfast and a light supper every day) and washer/dryer (we packed much less knowing that feature). The apartment's location turned out to be quite perfect -- we loved our Anvers Metro stop, collection of patisseries and grocery stores (including the clever Picard) within a couple blocks. The busy street views from every window were interesting and when the weather warmed, it was a bonus to be able to throw open the lovely tall windows. The apartment felt like home for our stay.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic and family friendly

Guest: Lindylouxx (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

We stayed here with our 6 month old and 2 year old for almost 3 weeks over the new year of 2011 and LOVED IT. What a pleasure it was to come back to the apartment every evening. A few great points: only a 10 minute walk to Gare Du Nord (excellent for us as we had a double pram which we needed to navigate around and the RER goes direct from GDN to Galleries LaFayette and the Marias); the capaccino machine (we have never rented an apartment that has had one and as coffee lovers, we loved it); the clothes dying line in the bathroom; the size of the apartment (huge by Paris standards); the fantastic Indian restrauant across the road; the children's playground just around the corner; the Walks in Paris cards (we did many over our stay); the fabulous boulangerie's close by; the comfortable beds and quality linen and Paula who was welcoming and accommodating.......i could go on. And thank you so much for providing those little extras for children - the cot, high chair and toys - they made such a difference for us. We have stayed in apartments in Paris in previous years and we can confidently say this has been the best and especially if you are travelling with children. We were a bit anxious about managing a 2 yo in the apartment, but we were easily able to child proof it so we didnt have to worrry about her damaging things. We will definitely return to Paris (if we are lucky for 2012) and we have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to anyone we know intending to stay in beautiful Paris (except of course during the new year period when we will be there), Merci encore, et nous espérons revenir bientôt

Recommended for:Families with young children.

Delightful apartment. Perfect location. Wonderful help.

Guest: Jon (Urbana)
Date of Stay: 04/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

I spent nine days in April and May 2010 at the Rue Dunkerque apartment. I was doing some research in Paris and my father and mother (in their late sixties/early seventies) came along because they had never seen the city before. I have three children (who were not with me) but I always travel with an eye for how things would work if the whole crew were along. So, 74 Rue Dunkerque worked perfectly for me and my parents and would work very well for a family of up to 5. The rooms are spacious and bright and very comfortable. The appliances worked as advertised. We never had a problem with basic services or noise or anything that made us think, "We should have stayed somewhere else." On the contrary, every day confirmed our decision to stay at Rue Dunkerque. Moreover, the location (just south of Montmartre, one block from Anvers Metro, one block from Ave. Trudaine, a short walk from Rue des Martyrs) was absolutely ideal. There are plenty of wonderful bakeries and cafes and restaurants nearby. The Friday market at Anvers (3pm - ?) absolutely made my mother's trip (she's a food writer). The Metro couldn't be more convenient. I suppose that other apartments in Paris might offer some or all of these benefits, but not all of them will come with someone like Paula to help get you settled and to answer every single question that comes up and that you can't answer on your own. She was/is absolutely phenomenal as a host: the perfect combination of professional and personal. On all future trips I am going to check first with Paula and Frenchy rentals. So, in summary, the apartment was perfect for us; Paula is amazing; I would recommend 74 Rue Dunkerque to anybody.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful apartment, wonderful stay

Guest: Curt and Jenny and Tom (California, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

It was really a treat to stay in this lovely apartment. With its beautiful hardwood floors and sun-splashed bedrooms, it's wonderful just to spend time here and look down on the intersection below. Not at all noisy. We were a bit dubious about the location, but it's really great! With the street market and an easy walk to Anvers, Pigalle or ,Barbes/Rochechouart metro stops, getting around town is easy. There's even a bus that goes right by the front door! We really enjoyed the apartment and used the kitchen fairly often. There was plenty of room and the wireless internet really helped. Thanks to Paula for her hard work in getting the place ready. It really couldn't have been easier! We would definitely return here.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

We spent 8 fabulous days in this apartment in Paris. My family of four (includes 2 young children) had all the comforts of home. It was so well equipped with clean linens, cooking equipment, even laundry detergent and coffee! The building is quiet and the location very safe and convenient. We walked to the bakeries and markets each morning for fresh bread and took the buses and trains around the corner to all the other neighborhoods. Our friends who visited us said it was like a San Francisco apartment with its big rooms, high ceilings, period charm and large windows. Look no further if you want to stay in this neighborhood.

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Guest: Molly10 (Kingston WA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/08 Review Submitted: 06/22/08

We stayed in this apartment for the first week of our 3 week trip at the end of April 2008. This apartment is very nice and I highly recommend staying there. The pictures and descriptions are accurate. The place was very clean, had great appliances (washing machine/dryer and super quiet dishwasher) and the most comfortable beds of our trip. It is actually just a 1BA, not 1.5BA, but that can be seen on the floor plan in the Frenchyrentals website. Although the apartment is not located in an area that tourists stay typically, it is a pleasant neighborhood. If you don't mind all the stairs of the metro, the Anvers station is very close. If you can't do stairs, the bus stops are very close too. Bus 85 takes you to the historic center. Bus 30 takes you to Trocadero (nice Eiffel Tower view) and Arc de Triomphe. You can walk to the funicular and take that up to Montmartre. We spent the last 2 nights of our trip in a tiny very stuffy hotel in the Latin Quarter and I missed this big apartment. I don't know how hot it would be in the summer, but there is really good airflow because of all the windows.

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