A Perfect Stay!

Guest: Sus (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

This apartment is just about as good as it gets. The location is primo; the apartment is spacious, up-to-date (an amazing kitchen, BTW!), and incredibly comfortable. It was better than represented--after all, photos cannot reveal everything! And the owners collectively probably know more about Paris than even most Parisians! We would gladly return.

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

Wonderful location and very nice space

Guest: parislovers (new york new york usa)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 10/30/10

This apartment is superbly located; in addition to the supermarche now right across the street from the building, there are all necessary shops and services within a block or two. It is 5 min walk from the Beaubourg Museum, 5 minutes from the trendy shops of the Marais, and two buses stop very nearby. the metro is also a 2-3 minute walk. There are many good restaurants within a 15-20 minute walk, and other interesting areas to visit , including great markets. In fact, it is possible to walk from this area much further than we expected --eg. to the Isle St Louis --in a very relaxed way. It takes 10- 15 minutes to walk to the Hotel de Ville The apartment has space and light; the bathrooms are reasonably modern (showers in tub), the washer/dryer and kitchen appliances are modern and work well. The kitchen/dining/living room are a nice open space (kitchen is somewhat separate and very easy to work with.) The furnishings are functional and a bit in the well-worn category, but everything was totally clean, and there were an abundance of linens. Internet service was fine, and there were phone for local and international use (respectively). The terrace is nice to have and has nice views. There is no real TV (there is a tiny so-called TV but we don't watch tv and never used it.) There is no air conditioning, although there are fans and cross ventilation in the living/dining room (we were there in September and on a couple of unusually warm days we used the fans). Bedrooms are small but ok, facing on back courtyard which can be noisy when used by people in adjoining building (if the windows are left open). Ours was a king made up of two twins, and perfectly comfortable. A huge bonus: a real treasure trove of books about Paris, including one of the earliest Paris Walks books, written by the owner and her mother. There are many other books over a wide range of subjects in the apartment. The owner is terrific to deal with, helpful and knowledgeable (in Pennsylvania, US). This apartment provides a real sense of living in Paris and we would recommend it with enthusiasm.

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

Marvelous Marais Flat

Guest: trekker (Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/29/10

A great apartment. We were two single adults, so heaps of space. The apartment was furnished well and had mountains of interesting books. Had everything we needed, right down to needle and cotten! The kitchen was very well set out and a large fridge, which was a bonus to us weary travellers. There was also a washing machine and dryer. The apartment was very clean and bright. The balcony was enjoyed for our pre-dinner drinks. Very close to all tourist attractions, cafe's and stores. About a twenty minute walk to the Louvre. Would return if we every visited this beautiful city again.

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

The Perfect two couple apartment in the Marais

Guest: Vic and Jean (NYC and Long Beach Island, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/24/09 Review Submitted: 10/18/10

My husband and I and our adult son and his wife had the best time in this apartment. Not only was the location perfect---we could walk to just about everything we wanted to see--the owners thought of absolutely everything one might need or want while staying there--even a laptop was sitting on the desk for our use! The apartment is spacious and squeeky clean and we plan to stay there again as soon as we can! It made our Paris experience absolutely wonderful! We've rented apartments in the Marais twice before and we finally found the one to which we will always return!

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

Loved this place!

Guest: Family from Oakland (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

This was the most perfect apartment for us. It is spacious and clean and in a wonderful location. There is so much to do in the Marias; we just loved the area. The view is beautiful, amenities wonderful and the owner, Allison could not have been more helpful, professional and communicative. Honestly, when we return to Paris (sooner rather than later, we hope!) we will most definitely stay here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wonderful experience

Guest: Sandy and Pat (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We loved this apartment and our time in Paris. We hardly ever left the 3rd or 4th arrondissment and the immediate area. There was so much to see and do. Nearby streets had excellent restaurants and stores. We had been to Paris before and didn't feel we needed to do it all. We loved hanging out on the balcony overlooking the roof tops in the evening. We appreciated the amenities in the apartment and the wonderful selection of books and guide books, including Paris Walks. The owner is very professional yet helpful and friendly. We hope to return.

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

At home in the Marais

Guest: amjpnc (Boone NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/16/10

From the moment I walked into the Chez Landes apartment, I felt like I was at home away from home. It was airy, comfortable, and attractive, but not at all pretentious. The windows overlooked the lovely courtyard of the complex, with a view of the roof of Le Centre Pompidou off to the right. The kitchen was very well equipped and convenient. In addition to a whole array of travel information, there were books of all kinds in nearly every room. My husband and I stayed in the room with the king bed down the short hallway to the right of the entrance. It was very comfortable. We shared the apartment with my brother and sister-in-law, who stayed in the double bedroom off the living room. There was more than enough room for two couples. We could enjoy each others' company and still have our privacy. To me, the location of the apartment was ideal. Some people decry the gentrification of the Marais, but I found it unexpectedly familiar. It reminded me in many ways of the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Rather than tourists, there were many young professional people on the streets, often with young children. Possibly because of this, a variety of food stores, as well as cafes, were close at hand, as on Rue Rambuteau and Rue des Archives. The Metro and several bus routes are also nearby. Alison was very considerate and attentive. She was quite concerned that the Internet connection and some of the phones were not working properly. (They were fixed by the end of the week.) This was only a minor inconvenience, however, and did not interfere with our enjoyment of Chez Landes. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to feel right at home in Paris.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Mary Jo Waits (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/10

We loved this apartment! I and my family have rented several apartments in Paris and this is our favorite one by far. It is very nice, clean, quite and in a wonderful part of the City. The owner (Allison was our contact) was wonderfully helpful and the Marais neighborhood and resturant guidebook they provide you is priceless. We'll definately return to this apartment. My advice is stay as long as you can; there is so much to see in Paris and in the immediate area.

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Guest: Helen Hassall (Brisbane Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/19/10 Review Submitted: 02/19/10

EXCELLENT This apartment is outstanding. It is in a fantastic location and is extremely cosy with all the comforts of home.

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Guest: John Buzas (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/09 Review Submitted: 12/29/09

As previous guests have noted in words far better than I can express, a week chez Landes is, for the exuberant tourist as well as the experienced traveler a dream come true. From the moment we walked into the Landes apartment we knew we had made the right decision. My family members ranged from the cerebral to the “Let’s Party” type and we all found what we sought in and around the apartment. Only minutes from wonderful markets, restaurants, access to the subway, buses, the batobus, even an Irish Pub. French dining is great and we enjoyed it to the max, but we also enjoyed within a few blocks excellent Chinese “importer” (take-out) and at L’As du falafel, fantastic falafel and the best jelly donuts in Paris for breakfast. I have lived in New York for years and spent considerable time in Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Rome, but there is no place in the world that can compare to Paris, and the Landes family apartment is the perfect jumping off point from which to experience it. My family members are already making plans to stay again during the coming year. P.S. The Landes also have a fantastic library for when your feet give out! Guide and Travel books galore. Professor Landes book on the global economy which was in a library in a third bedroom that we rented separately started to open a whole new world for me and I ordered it as soon as I got back. My advice: You only live once, do it right, chez Landes

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