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perfect again

Guest: Fiona and Brendan (Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 04/26/12

We know we are extremely privileged to be able to return to Paris every few years and even luckier to be able to stay at this wonderful apartment. The least we can do is thank Bridget, Oliver and Christine for once again providing a stress free booking and arrival process, prompt replies to all enquiries, the best equipped apartment for its size we have stayed anywhere in the world and service that is second to none. This time Bridget had a new kettle to us within hours of letting her know the old one wasn't working. We may now be totally biased but feel so comfortable here that within hours of arriving we started calling the apartment home. It is still our most highly recommended spot and although it might not be very original, I am sure we will be back again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Parisian Delight

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

We loved every minute of our week in this so Parisian apartment. It is spacious, quiet and comfortable and very large by French standards. On the fifth floor with lift access, you can sit on your balcony and look right to Sacre Coeur and left to the Eiffel Tower – both gloriously flood lit at night. The kitchen is well equipped with the essentials for beginning your holiday in Paris. The bed and pillows are beautifully comfortable and the bathroom well equipped with a shower over the bath and handrails to assist in stepping into the bath. The apartment is near to everything; shops, supermarkets, restaurants, Pigalle and St. George metro, walking distance to Galleries Lafayette, Sacre Coeur and Moulin Rouge, and the free phone calls to our family in Australia was an added bonus and much appreciated. Bridget is a wonderfully friendly host and happy to assist when necessary. We cannot recommend this apartment highly enough. Thank you for your hospitality.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our stay was lovely!

Guest: Keith and Lynn (Bethesda, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely apartment. The pictures accurately represent the furnishings and we were very comfortable. The apartment is in a very central location -- we utilized the neighborhood information provided for tenants and were able to get around on foot, by Metro, and bus! There are plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities in the neighborhood. The best part may have been having our coffee and croissants on the balcony with monumental views in each direction. Bridget was very welcoming and reponsive and could not have been more thoughtful helping us get situated.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Carol Hamlin (New York NY)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

About a week into my stay at "Pigalle Panorama" I gave a little dinner party. (How much fun was that?) One of my guests went out onto the balcony to check the view of Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel Tower. He came back in to report that the people on the neighboring balcony had told him how lucky he was to live there! So was I, even for just eleven days. The apartment is just the right size for one person or a couple and it's perfectly outfitted (clothes washer was a special boon). Lots of light, plenty of hot water, comfy bed, and VoIP phone -- free calls to land lines in many countries. Not to mention WiFi, kitchen equipment, and adorable decor. I have spent quite a bit of time in Paris but did not know the neighborhood at all -- it's great! Residential, safe, central, but fascinating. I loved trotting out to get my baguette each morning. And it's phenomenally easy to get around Paris from 42 rue Pigalle: if you are willing to walk a few minutes, you can get to five Metro lines. I am already plotting my return. Special note: the owners of the flat are very pleasant to deal with.

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Guest: Carol Hamlin, New York
Date of Stay: 05/09/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

About a week into my stay at "Pigalle Panorama" I gave a little dinner party. (How much fun was that?) One of my guests went out onto the balcony to check the view of Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel Tower. He came back in to report that the people on the neighboring balcony had told him how lucky he was to live there! So was I, even for just eleven days. The apartment is just the right size for one person or a couple and it's perfectly outfitted (clothes washer was a special boon). Lots of light, plenty of hot water, comfy bed, and VoIP phone -- free calls to land lines in many countries. Not to mention WiFi, kitchen equipment, and adorable decor. I have spent quite a bit of time in Paris but did not know the neighborhood at all -- it's great! Residential, safe, central, but fascinating. I loved trotting out to get my baguette each morning. And it's phenomenally easy to get around Paris from 42 rue Pigalle: if you are willing to walk a few minutes, you can get to five Metro lines. I am already plotting my return. Special note: the owners of the flat are very pleasant to deal with. -Carol Hamlin, New York NY (cmcdwh@gmail.com)

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Guest: Yvonne and Cheryle (Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/10

Paris has been an unbelievable experience.The local shops have been fabulous and we highly recommend the green grocer immediately below 42 Pigalle, (Le Cri du Radis). He has been very helpful and sells delicious fruit and vegetables. We also love our 'chic' hair colour and cut from Espace Coiffure(a couple of doors down). And of course, the 'Piece de Resistance' the apartment itself! How wonderful to come home exhausted each day and relax in the comfort of this little jewel. To be able to sit on the balcony each evening and view the Eiffel Tower sparkling with lights on the hour and then to experience the ghostly white of Sacre Coeur in the opposite direction. Thank you to Gail and Preston for their helpfulness in settling in. We also appreciated the tea/coffee and many other items available at the apartment. Finally, being able to phone home to Australia free of charge has been brilliant!! Thank you Dunne Family. Regards, Yvonne and Cheryle

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Guest: Marion & Brendan Dunne (DUBLIN, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 05/01/09

From Brendan and Marion, DublinWe have recently returned from our second stay at the rue Pigalle apartment and were delighted to renew our acquaintance with this great area of Paris. As a pair of active seniors, we find that this apartment has everything we need, plus it is close to all the shops and restaurants in the area. It’s nice airy yet it was warm in winter. The bus is just on the corner and it takes you straight Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame. The St. George Metro station is about 200 metres away and you can be walking in the Louvre half an hour after leaving the front door. Another good thing is that the building has a lift which is much appreciated after a hard days walking in Paris, our favourite Paris persuit. We will be back. PS: The owners have now fitted a wee step into the bath/shower area with a grab rail and it worked very well for us.

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Guest: Helen Hughes
Date of Stay: 11/05/08 Review Submitted: 11/04/08

Date Submitted: September 07, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008 We enjoyed our stay at this charming, little apartment in Pigalle. The apartment is well equiped with a tiny balcony overlooking the street and with lovely views to Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel Tower. Lots of food shops near by with friendly helpful staff. Easy access to the Metro and within walking distance of Montmartre. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby to suit most tastes and budgets (can recommend Les Comediens on Rue Blanche). Perfect apartment for a couple. The small space has been creatively used to provide all mod cons but getting in and out of the shower is a bit tricky and wouldn't be suitable for anyone with limited mobility. The neighbourhood could be described as colourful being in a red light district which may bother some people but we felt perfectly safe. Would stay here again and recommend it to others. Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway, Age 55+

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Guest: Pip and Bruce Ferguson (Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 05/27/08 Review Submitted: 05/27/08

28/5/08: we'd warmly support the comments already made. We rented this apartment early May 2008 for four days. It's ideally situated for exploring lots of Paris, and only 2 1/2 blocks from the Metro, which is easy to negotiate (we managed all our Metro trips on a 10-trip ticket, with some judicious walking!) Gail was great to deal with and the whole experience was superb. WARMLY recommended.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/24/07 Review Submitted: 12/23/07

A very well appointed clean apartment, ideal for a couple. The location is excellent being close but not too close to Place Pigalle and five minutes from the Metro. There is plenty of tourist information and the phone can be used for a local call.This is vital if you do not have a mobile phone and you need a taxi.A washing machine is also a big plus.

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Guest: Carolyn Jones1 (Melbourne)
Date of Stay: 12/17/07 Review Submitted: 12/16/07

We had the most fantastic time in the three weeks we spent at the apartment. As we were there during the Australian Federal election campaign we wanted to be able to check the latest news via the internet and cable TV so thankyou Bridget and Gail for helping us with this. We don't want to recommend the apartment to anyone because we want to keep it all to ourselves! Carolyn and John, Melbourne, Australia

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Guest: Cleone and Peter Blomfield (Queenstown New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 07/04/07 Review Submitted: 07/04/07

We were delighted to arrive here, after a four week journey in the French countryside, to find not only a welcoming place with views but also internet access for our laptop and several TV channels in english. Although the apartment is small it is well designed, located and equipped and altogether delightlful. The range of books and CD's is impressive. I can see ourselves coming to this apartment again in the future and recommending it to our friends.

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Guest: C and H Crosby (Roselle, NJ US)
Date of Stay: 09/27/06 Review Submitted: 09/27/06

Dear Bridget, My husband and I had a wonderful nine days in the apartment. It had everything we needed, and the location was perfect. I enjoyed shopping at the local shops - especially to buy gana! We look forward to returning to Paris, and hopefully staying in an apartment again. Merci beaucoup, Carol

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Guest: Sam and Lisa (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/04/06 Review Submitted: 04/03/06

Dear Oliver and Gail, We absolutely loved staying at this apartment. The location was fabulous, spectacular views, close to all amenities, excellent metro access, and the apartment was so cosy. We also found this to be a really cost effective form of accommodation and wished we had rented apartments in other places we visited in Europe. Not only that but it felt so much more personal than staying in a hotel. Thankyou also for the lovely flowers and wine we received when we arrived. We would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone and the service we received from the time we made our reservation was fantastic! Thanks again, our stay in Paris was the highlight of our honeymoon and we hope it won't be too long before we come back. Sam and Lisa.

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Guest: the Yee's (Kensington, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/04/05 Review Submitted: 12/04/05

This was our 5th+ trip to Paris, but our first in an apartment. Since we have done many of the highlights of Paris prior to this visit, we were looking for that neighborhood experience. We got that at this apartment. The nearby bakery, butcher and green grocer were helpful and delightful. The two nearby separate subway routes were handy as well. I would recommend serious cooks (the kitchen does have bread, paring and slicing knives) to bring their own knives. Also a nice French cookbook in the apartment in its surprisingly large tourist library.

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Guest: George King (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/16/05 Review Submitted: 10/16/05

Dear Oliver, The apartment on Rue Pigalle was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better location with everything within a block. We will be back at the first opportunity and have passed it on to several friends. Thanks again, George King Toronto, Canada

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Guest: Brendan and Fiona Timoney (Canberra, ACT, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/28/05 Review Submitted: 09/28/05

Dear Oliver and Christine, Our second stay in your apartment in Paris felt like coming home after a couple of taxing weeks travelling in Europe. It was just as we remembered it and the bottle of wine on our arrival was a particularly lovely touch. We were so comfortable there that we only ate out once during the five nights we were there. The recomendation for fresh food on Rue Lepic was spot on. Once again, thanks for providing an apartment so fully equipped and welcoming. We will most definitely be back again and again. Cheers Fiona and Brendan Timoney

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Guest: Ms Julie Carter
Date of Stay: 11/14/03 Review Submitted: 11/13/03

Dear Oliver, Just a quick e-mail to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Paris in your flat. Everything went to plan and we had no difficulty locating the apartment or getting in so many thanks to both you and Bridget! I will of course recommend the apartment to anyone I know in the future. Many thanks & kind regards Julie

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Guest: Ms. Jen Shearing
Date of Stay: 10/12/03 Review Submitted: 10/11/03

Dear Bridget, Just a little card to say thank you for providing wonderful accommodation during our short stay in Paris. the apartment is lovely and well appointed. Staying here has provided us with a little slice of Parisian life. Thanks again and we will will be recommending your place to our Aussie friends Jen Shearing and Suz Robinson

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Guest: Ms. Fiona Timoney
Date of Stay: 10/08/03 Review Submitted: 10/07/03

Thank you Bridget, Oliver and Christine, We had a fabulous five days in Paris and the apartment was definitely one of the highlights of our honeymoon. We will be recommending it to all our friends. Thanks again Fiona and Brendan Timoney

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