A Wonderful Place to Stay in Paris

Guest: Wendi (Provo, Utah, U.S.A)
Date of Stay: 11/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/03/12

We stayed here at the end of November and into December 2011 for over a week. We had 5 of us, all adults, in our group. The neighborhood was perfect and the apartment very comfortable, safe, clean, quiet and roomy. Norte Dame was an easy walk past the river and very nice bakeries, restaurants and grocery stores just a couple of minutes walk away. The access to the metro was also very convenient. PERFECT location. We had a wonderful trip, and I would recommend this apartment to everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Perfect Vacation Spot in the Heart of Paris

Guest: Kumiko (Palo Alto, CA, US)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/27/11

We had such an amazing stay. The location is excellent. It's walking distance to Louvre, Notre Dame, Place des Vosges, and amazing boutiques and restaurants to name a few. The best part of it, though, is it's on a cute little square off the main road so it's very QUIET. The apartment is superbly kept with ample storage and comfortable beds. The kitchen is simple but well equipped and super clean. Tall double pane windows bring in tons of light making the apartment such a lovely place to hang out. We would definitely stay here again for our next visit to Paris!

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

Amazing Apartment

Guest: loveparis174 (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

I stayed in this apartment in February 2011. We had a wonderful time. The apartment is fantastic, a great kitchen, wonderful view. The beds are comfortable and the apartment is a great size. Great for having breakfast at home, and bakeries just around the corner. The apartment is surrounded by wonderful restaurants. we ate at a new one every night and was never disappointed. The apartment is close to the metro, wine stores and grocery shops. we walked to Notre Dame and other main attractions. The landlord was welcoming and helpful. And making the reservation was easy. I high recommend this apartment. It is a rare find, at a great price.

Owner response:Hello Martha, Thank you very much for this very nice appreciation. I hope you will come back again. Have a good day. Best regards Catherine

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

Superb location

Guest: Vikki (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/02/10

We found the apartment to be just as described, and enjoyed it so much we have already recommended it to a few friends. For us the location was perfect - very central, but set back from main roads making the neighbourhood intimate and a little quieter. The apartment is very quiet, comfortable and bright - in close proximity to just about everything you could need. Catherine provided prompt responses to any questions and clear instructions. We had a delightful stay and would happily return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with teenagers.

Everything as Advertised

Guest: Steve (Sacramento, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

This property suited us perfectly. There were four (4) of us, two couples, and the apartment was all we could ask for. It is located in a great spot within the Marais district, close to everything, including the metro station. Wonderful view of a quaint, but happening, square with restaurants and activity. The apartment is very clean, with nice kitchen, very adequate bath and bedroom facilities. Furnished in a homey fashion, we were very comfortable there. I would highly recommend it and would have no problem staying there again in the future.

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

Excellent

Guest: Maya (Stanford California)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

Two adults and two kids - we found it an absolutely outstanding accommodation. The information is totally reliable, down to the to-good-to-be-true picture you see here (and which we assumed, before coming, was some kind of Photoshop: but no, this is simply what you see from your window). Actually the view is everything. You are immersed in the specialness of a unique corner of Paris. The bustle is very charming, indeed, and what's best, it seems to end at a reasonable hour (we did not have trouble sleeping because of outside noise, and we're used to the quiet of a California suburb). We've been before in many Paris accommodation of various kinds, and it is very easy to find a place where you spend your time staring at a blank wall across the alley (or perhaps straining to see the Eiffel Tower from the only tiny window). This one, in short, must be among the best locations in Paris. (I don't say anything about the attractions of the Marais, which are obvious to anyone who studies a tourist guide to Paris; Notre Dame and Quartier Latin are essentially the same neighborhood; Metro line 1 is the best line for the main tourist attractions). Furnishing and location are very practical, and the owner is very friendly (as was the concierge). Try to think outside the box as regards metro (don't rely only on line 1 / St. Paul; the Bastille station is almost as near, as is Chemin Vert). Hailing a taxi on the street is surprisingly unreliable. One thing a North American family will notice is the non childproof railings at the staircase (an easy couple of flights, no elevator) and at the windows (once again, the windows!). This is simply a feature of Paris which you should consider when traveling there with kids: you need to show extra care.

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

Family of 5 - Great Place

Guest: Sully Chr (Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/26/10

We are 2 adults, and 3 children who stayed at this lovely Marais apartment, in March 2010. The apartment was exactly as described. It was clean, had all of the amenities, and the location was great. You could spent an entire vacation wandering the nearby streets, the area was wonderful. The owner was friendly and helpful, and provided us with a little guide book, to make our stay easier. The fact that each child had their own bed, solved any sleeping arrangements we might have had. Overall, I would recommend this apartment to anyone, I just wish we could have stayed longer.

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

Guest: Liz15 (Albuquerque, NM)
Date of Stay: 05/03/08 Review Submitted: 05/03/08

This apt was just right for our family of four, we stayed for one week in April. Beds are comfy and the bathroom is a good size. The pedestrian square bustles during the day but the square is quiet at night. The area is safe. I walked 3 blocks to the Levais du Marais boulangerie each morning for freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolate and baguettes. Each day, we walked a few blocks to the St Paul metro to begin our daily adventures. There is a confiserie on the east side of the square that has delicious fresh macaroons. The restaurant on the north end of the square, L'Epouvantail was so good we went there twice. Apt is very comfortable.

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Guest: Helen10 (Cheshire, England)
Date of Stay: 12/04/07 Review Submitted: 12/04/07

Beautiful apartment furnished with everything you might need (and a decent shower and efficient heating!) and all spotlessly clean. The location is perfect ~ historic setting, plenty of shops and restaurants close by and two metro lines within easy walking distance. Catherine is charming and helpful ~ I only wish we’d had more than a long weekend there. We’d love to go back for a longer stay and definitely recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Paris.

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Guest: Jani Roznik (Manitoba)
Date of Stay: 11/15/07 Review Submitted: 11/15/07

This is a beautiful apartment. We spent only three days here, but wished we had arranged a longer stay. Catherine is very accomodating and has furnished the apartment with her guests comfort in mind; wonderful beds,linens,etc.. The location is great and gives you a feeling for the history, plus it's really in the center of things, can walk to most places of interest. Worth every penny!

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