Le Croisement – Tranquility in the Heart of the New Left Bank!

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  Mott

  • Guest Mott
  • Date of stay 03/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/30/13
  Had a great stay, highly recommened, especially if you want to shop the food markets, and stores and have a great apt. to cook in. Great comunication with owner and excellent host in Paris. What are you waiting for? Go now!

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

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• Perfection!

  Perfection!

  • Guest E
  • Date of stay 03/12/13
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  This was our first visit to Paris, as well as our first time renting a vacation apartment. Joan walked us patiently through the process every step of the way. She is very personable and full of vital information about Paris and the neighborhood. Living in an apartment rather than a hotel room was light an day! We were in a true Parisian neighborhood away from the tourist sites, but close to Metro stops, restaurants, pharmacy and anything else we may have needed. The best part was that it was close to the main station (4 stops), so our arrival and departure from Paris were a breeze. The apartment itself was perfectly appointed with plenty of room, dishwasher, washing machine and racks for drying laundry, entertainment, and all the kitchen equipment one would want to have for cooking on vacation. I especially loved the inside doors with window panes letting the light wash through the apartment. One never knows beforehand about how comfortable the sleeping arrangements might be, but the bed and bedding were just as comfortable as advertised. My husband and I loved the experience and would definitely book a little in advance to be able to stay in Joan's lovely, restful apartment.

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

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• Home Away from Home

  Home Away from Home

  • Guest Chris and Michael
  • Date of stay 02/07/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  Our 11 night stay in this wonderful apartment during the month of February could not have been more perfect. The apartment was warm and welcoming and contained everything we needed to settle in and enjoy. The neighborhood is a perfect location - easy walk to Notre Dame and the beautiful Seine River, close to the Metro and wonderful restaurants. The apartment manager was very helpful and spoke English, which we appreciated very much. This apartment was recommended to us by a friend who visits Paris often, and we will recommend it to our friends as well.

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

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• As good as it gets in Paris

  As good as it gets in Paris

  • Guest Heidi
  • Date of stay 10/03/12
  • Review Submitted 10/11/12
  My husband and I have rented a number of perfectly okay apartments in Paris over the last 10 years, but this is the first one that we would rent again, for many reasons. You will love this part of the 11th arrondisement: it's extremely central, with ultra-convenient bus and metro options, and close enough to walk to the Marais, Bastille, Canal St.-Martin. Location, location, location. The photos and description are smack-on accurate, the bed was very comfortable, the kitchen more-than-adequately equipped. Everything was perfectly clean on arrival, when we were met by helpful English-speaking manager Philippe. This apartment is about as quiet as it gets in Paris: a courtyard on one side, a tiny "passage" on the other, and (this is important) light-footed upstairs neighbors. Don't forget the beautiful (yet functional) old elevator, so you're not hauling your bags up 4 floors. The building itself is well run and immaculate. There were only two of us, so we did not try the sofabed. The apartment is spacious by French standards (extra counter space in the bathroom is nice, and the toilet is separate), so 3 friends or 2 couples would were friendly would be okay, though you wouldn't have all the luxurious space that we did. But beats the heck out of a typical hotel. Most important is the owner, Joan, an American. I felt like I was being hosted by a friend who happened to be out of town, not a "landlord." From the beginning of the relationship, which started many months ago, she was responsive, good-humored and helpful, always going the extra mile to make sure I fully understood everything about the apartment and the neighborhood. She even offered and made restaurant reservations for us. (Let her do it for you, too. She knows the spots.) Everything she said turned out to be 100 percent correct. And when we had a tiny snafu with an appliance in the apartment, she immediately offered a generous rent reduction. This owner is the most important factor in this type of rental. I'm sort of sorry I'm adding to the raves, because it's going to be that much harder to get on the calendar in the future. Tant pis.

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

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• We would stay again in a heartbeat.

  We would stay again in a heartbeat.

  • Guest R & G
  • Date of stay 06/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  We stay in apartments regularly when we travel, and this one was exceptional: spacious, bright, clean, quiet, and well organized and considered. There are excellent restaurants nearby, and incredibly easy access to all of Paris, via walking or metro. The Bastille area, the Marais, the Seine, Canal St.Martin, Belleville, and more, within walking distance. The owner is the most helpful and generous owner we have ever dealt with, and the on-site manager was also reliable and available.

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

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• Fantastic location!

  Fantastic location!

  • Guest MissyC.
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  My husband and I just got back from our trip to Paris. This apartment is very roomy and well appointed! It was amazing to have a full working kitchen in which to cook (plus the dishwasher was a bonus!). Joan was very helpful and was quick to respond when contacted. I am already dreaming of my next trip. I highly recommend the apartment.

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• Good Place to Stay

  Good Place to Stay

  • Guest Occassional Traveler
  • Date of stay 05/16/12
  • Review Submitted 06/16/12
  Listing description fairly described apartment, and location. The manual or looseleaf folder describing how to use the appliances was thorough and helpful, as French appliances vary somewhat from those commonly used in the US. The apartment is functional, but not fancy. The bed is very comfortable, and I would recommend this apartment.to a friend. Au Passage, a restaurant Joan recommended, was wonderful.

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

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• The opportunity to live like a local

  The opportunity to live like a local

  • Guest Joanne
  • Date of stay 04/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/29/12
  We loved the apartment and the neighborhood. It was simply furnished, very comfortable, and just the right amount of noise - good windows that shut out most everything, but a dim hum that made you aware you were in a major city. In every direction there are great streets to explore - boulangeries, patissieres, poissonneries, cafes. Great people watching - very diverse neighborhood age-wise, race wise, etc. And very few tourists. Yet walking distance to other neighborhoods - the Bastille, the Marais, and convenient to the Metro. Joan was great to deal with and I particularly appreciated her restaurant recommendations. The apartment has many guidebooks and other useful information. I was here with my husband - perfect size for two people.

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

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• We'll be back.

  We'll be back.

  • Guest joe_from_ny
  • Date of stay 02/28/12
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  Quite simply one of the nicest VRBO experiences we've had. My wife and I have rented from VRBO at least a dozen times over the past few years and have experienced a wide range of amenities and services. Joan's apartment is nice and clean with everything you need, and the location is safe and convenient. Where she really set's herself apart is the thorough preparation for her renters and her follow-through in seeing that you really enjoy your time in Paris. The apartment came with a very thorough binder with instructions for everything, plus information on the neighborhood and what to do in Paris. We received detailed advise on everything from where to eat, what to do (don't miss the open market) and how to best exchange currency. I almost don't want to hype it up too much for fear that we wont be able to book it in the future, but Joan deserves it =) Easily one of our top 3 vacation renting experiences ever.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• A comfortable home in Paris

  A comfortable home in Paris

  • Guest DG
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 02/11/12
  We stayed in the apartment during the coldest part of the winter. Warm and inviting would describe it well. The kitchen had a full sized refrigerator - a rarity in Paris apartments, and a nice stove and oven. The location is convenient to the Marais, the Bastille, and several train lines, and the neighborhood has some wonderful restaurants and cafes. The internet connection was fast and reliable, which was something that was important to us. We would definitely rent again if the apartment is available when we return to Paris.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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€130-€145/night (4 night minimum) .. €850 - €1050/week
Deposit - €350/$500 (Confirms reservation-returned at checkout)
Payment - PayPal with 3% surcharge
Low Season - Oct 16 thru March 31 : 4 night minimum (+ 25€ cleaning charge)
High Season - April 1 thru Oct 15 : 1 week minimum

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.