Make Yourselves at Home on Rue Fontaine!!

• Our experience at 18 Rue Fountaine

  Our experience at 18 Rue Fountaine

  • Guest Denise
  • Date of stay 07/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/17/12
  I decided to rent an apartment for two weeks in Paris for myself, my son, and his friend, so that we would have a place from which to tour the city and travel to other places in France. The Fountain Classic was perfect for us. There was enough room for the three of us to sleep comfortably - the living room with a fold out couch made for a nice "bedroom" for my son and his friend. I stayed in the other bedroom, which has a full sized bed that was very comfortable. There is also a "family room" with two club chars and a TV. The apartment is furnished and decorated very tastefully, and it was also very clean. The manager lives close by, so we felt very safe and comfortable knowing that, if any problems or questions arose, she would be available to help us. She was very helpful, in fact, prior to and upon our arrival, showing us around the apartment and providing us with information about cell phones and transportation. The neighborhood (9th district) was also perfect for us. Unlike some of the other more "chic" districts, the 9th has a more everyday Paris atmosphere - but with a character all its own. I'd say it is a bit edgier than some of the other districts, with the Moulin Rouge just up the street. At the same time, we felt very safe walking around the neighborhood even late at night (and safely was also very important to me, given that I was in charge of two teenagers). It is also a short walk to the Rue Lepic, the street where parts of Amelie were filmed - a charming street filled with cafes, cheese shops, and pastry shops. Also within a short walk is the Montmartre area - the 18th district, with its winding cobblestone streets and lovely architecture. Metro and bus stations nearby are convenient for exploring other areas. I would absolutely recommend this apartment and agency to friends and relatives planning a trip to Paris - in fact, I already have!!

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

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• Comfortable and Convenient

  Comfortable and Convenient

  • Guest Visitors from Perth Australia
  • Date of stay 05/14/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  The apartment was exactly as we wanted it. Ideally suited to a couple. Comfortable, clean and convenient with all the necessary facilities, but without fuss. It felt 'like home' from the welcome and introduction, to the assistance we had on arrival. The location we were in was a very convenient one for the Metro, for food, entertainment and for walking. The advice on eating and food shopping was a very easy, informative and a quick way to get ‘started’, and we did some exploring for ourselves.

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

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• Fantastic Paris Pad!

  Fantastic Paris Pad!

  • Guest Julie
  • Date of stay 01/16/11
  • Review Submitted 02/18/11
  Very private, quiet and tastefully decorated. Well appointed kitchen and a living area that begs to entertain. Layout is great - really does maximize privacy. SO close to metro, groceries, ATM - this apartment made our trip so easy AND was so nice to return to at the end of a long day of eating! I would highly reccomend and definitely stay again - the price can't be beat!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Rue Fontaine; Total Delight

  Rue Fontaine; Total Delight

  • Guest Rachel
  • Date of stay 07/19/10
  • Review Submitted 07/27/10
  This place is simply marvelous; from the charming decoration, easy access to the metro, to all the included amenities!!! A simple walk from the metro stop Blanche will take you right into the heart of Montmartre- tons of bakeries, cafes, shoppping, artists, and of course the view from the top of the Sacre Coeur. ALSO, a walk up rue Lepic will take you by fresh fish, meats, and other delicious looking items you can pick up and enjoy in your own kitchen!! and since good wine is easy to find here (and inexpensive) get some of that too! Even if you don't like to cook the closest metro line can take you just about anywhere, and coming home after a day of exploring Paris this place is extremely relaxing. Paris je t'aime.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Real Paris, Great Location

  Real Paris, Great Location

  • Guest Paul
  • Date of stay 06/08/09
  • Review Submitted 06/26/10
  My wife and I knew the "tourist's Paris" pretty well, having stayed in several hotels near the Seine. Last June was our first time in an alternative, and it was so much more fun (plus, no maids wanting you to get out of their way!). Paris can be exhausting--you walk and walk, gawking, and find yourself far from your lodging by day's end. It was great to hop on the Metro to our station and feel cozy and refreshed within half an hour of wherever we were. The market downstairs had everything we needed, and we cooked more than we'd expected to because often we didn't want to leave "home" at night. But the owners left good instructions and information on local restaurants, and we got more tips from former renters out of the guest book. This time we explored the Sacre Coeur area and points farther north rather than hanging around the Seine--it made us feel like we were experiencing "real" Paris, and we discovered our own favorite hangouts. We're still talking about it a year later, hoping to return next summer.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Nice Place to Stay

  Nice Place to Stay

  • Guest tub
  • Date of stay 04/27/09
  • Review Submitted 06/07/10
  This apartment is a great alternative to staying in a hotel. My wife and I enjoyed a week here in late April of 2009. It is roomy and gets lots of light and is thus a good place to hang out. It is conveniently located near several subway stops and has a small supermarket on the street level below it. It is also next door to lively Montmartre where there are loads of fun places to eat and to walk around.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Cozy Apartment

  Cozy Apartment

  • Guest RHerman
  • Date of stay 05/11/10
  • Review Submitted 06/05/10
  My family (husband, son, and daughter in law) stayed at this apartment in 2008 and this year I came again with girlfriends. Both times it felt like home. The living room is bright and cheerful as the pictures suggest and the bed and sofabed are very comfortable. Sitting at the table in the living room, looking out the window and watching families walking to school while I ate my croissant and drank my coffee was such a treat each morning. Paula, manager of the apartment, was such a great help. She meets you at the apartment, introduces you to all things necessary, has a great map showing metro and bus stops, restaurants, etc. There is a great grocery right next door that has anything you would need and a department store up the street supplying many other essentials. Everything in the apartment is up-to-date and charming. We travel with a laptop and enjoyed having the wireless connection for e-mail and various searches. It was always comforting to know the apartment was waiting for us at the end of the day to revive us for the next busy day of exploring Paris. When I travel to Paris again, this will be my home away from home.

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

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• • Guest Pamela Evans
  • Date of stay 12/03/07
  • Review Submitted 12/03/07
  I've stayed in Paris many times, and have never been more comfortable. It was great to have this bright, peaceful haven to come home to; it was actually hard to leave it in the daytime! I will never stay in a hotel again. Both the bed and the sofabed were extremely comfortable, and the shops within a block supplied all my needs for groceries, croissants, etc. It was a wonderful value, too, compared with other properties I considered.

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