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Private Balcony & Unbelievable Views; Paris Lifetime Memories! [#23545] | View Property

Paris Arrondissement 7
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
From €2555/wk
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• Merlot Apartment - Paris Perfect

  Merlot Apartment - Paris Perfect

  • Guest Barb
  • Date of stay 12/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  “We found your website while searching for a five star hotel to stay in for our first trip to Paris with our teenage children. The stay at the Merlot apartment surpassed the stay at a five star hotel. The amenities, decor, style, and architecture of the apartment was exceptional. All three of our teenage kids said having a "home" in Paris is what made their trip so enjoyable and comfortable. The staff at Paris Perfect was more than accommodating and we appreciate so much the expertise and professionalism of your company. We are planning our next trip to London and Italy and will rent apartments thru London Perfect and Italy Perfect for both trips. Once you experience a "Perfect" apartment you simply cannot go back to hotel living!”

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

  Owner response: Thank you for posting your review on VRBO. It is so helpful to others who are looking for a nice place to stay. Kind regards, Paris Perfect

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  • Guest Barbara, Los Angeles
  • Date of stay 11/05/12
  • Review Submitted 12/06/12
  Paris was more beautiful than I had anticipated. We used almost every moment of the day to see the sights. Coming back to the apartment was great - much nicer than a hotel room. We loved the Eiffel Tower was so exciting to see from the balcony, especially with the extra lights at night. We lived like Paris folk, visiting the markets and cooking for ourselves. To be able to do laundry was great. I truly recommend this method of seeing a city.

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  • Guest Lorrie, Long Beach, CA
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/28/12
  What a perfect apartment. The view is incredilble, the space was perfect for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Paris. We loved the location (three blocks to the metro, but the bus was right outside the door). We used all the information Paris Perfect provided and found it very useful. The apartment was adorable and was perfect for our needs. (I would request a mop and broom as we actually used the apartment and it would have been nice to mop the kitchen floor after dinner!) I would definitely stay there again and would recommend to anyone. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the neighborhood the best. Overall it was a "Paris Perfect" stay.

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  • Guest Sue, Boca Raton, FL
  • Date of stay 09/02/12
  • Review Submitted 09/22/12
  The Merlot was an ideal location -- quaint, very French, and had everything we needed and more. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning ritual of chocolate croissants from one of the many local patisseries with the superb coffee (espresso) Paris Perfect supplied! From every convenience (electronic and otherwise) to the amazing view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Perfect lives up to its name!

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  • Guest Barb, Newtown, CT
  • Date of stay 03/25/12
  • Review Submitted 04/09/12
  "The experience of renting Merlot changed the way I think about travel -- never will a hotel have the same appeal as renting such a fabulous apartment. The Merlot apartment was literally perfect -- charming, clean, comfortable, convenient, etc. In addition, Paris Perfect's service enhanced the apartment living experience to an exceptional level: luggage storage, welcome appointment, stocking of shampoo, lotion, hairdryer, adaptor, trash bags, paper towels, coffee, milk, linens, etc."

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  • Guest Letitia, Decatur, GA
  • Date of stay 03/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/09/12
  "My family and I were very pleased with our apartment, it was perfect for us. Not only was it very attractive and well furnished but close to so many shops and transportation that we enjoyed. I have told many of my friends and family about our fun trip and where we stayed"

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  • Guest Frederick - Minneapolis, MN
  • Date of stay 07/10/11
  • Review Submitted 08/23/11
  “Fabulous apartment in a great location. Very well appointed and maintained. Wonderful views of the Bastille day fireworks from the balcony. We will definitely stay here again! "

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  • Guest Darlene, Coral Gables, FL
  • Date of stay 05/16/11
  • Review Submitted 05/29/11
  "We just wanted to thank you for our beautiful accommodations at the Merlot apartment last week. We had a wonderful time and everything was just perfect. The apartment was wonderfully located with a beautiful view of the Tour Eiffel, and had every conceivable luxury. Thank you so much. We hope to return to Paris soon."

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  • Guest Mark, Wisconsin
  • Date of stay 04/16/11
  • Review Submitted 06/09/11
  “The weather was perfect and the location was awesome! Great view of the Eiffel Tower from the patio. We really enjoyed waking in the quaint Parisian neighborhood, buying our baguettes and wine from the local store, and then sitting out on the small patio eating our bread and drinking our wine - of course all with a great view of the Tower a few blocks away. The yellow bakery around the coner (on Rue Saint-dominique) was awesome! The shopping (again on Rue Saint-dominique) kept my wife and teenage daughter busy for hours. And, the daily market vibe of Rue Cler was a highlight. It was a perfect week! Thanks!"

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  • Guest Eric, Green BAy, WI
  • Date of stay 04/09/11
  • Review Submitted 04/29/11
  "A trip of a Lifetime....This was a vacation where simply everything fell into place for the four of us. Smooth traveling, absolutely wonderful warm spring weather in Paris (all the flowers were blooming!), the amazing and beautiful sites of the City of Lights and a terrific comfortable place to call home for the week. The Merlot apartment was just right for us. Overall we Americans are used to dwelling in an abundance of space. What my wife, friends and I learned was that we probably have more space than we really need to use back home as our place on Ave. Bourdonnais had more than enough room. We really liked the features such as the amenities in the kitchen and the bathroom. Loved having the free phone service to the States. Best of all was coming out onto the terrace at least twice a day to look out onto the city and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. It never got old. I loved my first trip to Paris. I can't wait to come back. I think my favorite neighborhood was where the Merlot was located in the 7th Arr. I wouldn't hesitate to find a Paris Perfect apartment for my return visit. I would bring my wife and four children back to Merlot if only they had a second commode in the second bathroom. Any chance of that??????? So happy my wife discovered Paris Perfect. Thanks for all the great memories"

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  • Guest Sally, Elmwood Park, IL
  • Date of stay 12/22/10
  • Review Submitted 01/19/11
  "Our stay in Paris was absolutely wonderful. The city, of course, is beautiful, the people warm and friendly and the food, regardless of how simple, was fantastic. The apartment, however, made the trip. I traveled with 2 twenty year olds and we had so much fun with our down time in the apartment. Instead of running around all the time, we saw what we wanted and took advantage of some of the normal things Parisians do and we had our own place (not a small hotel room) to go back to. We had our own Christmas away from home; made our holiday dinner and opened our presents. The view was exciting and we never tired of it. We went to Madrid after Paris and rented an apartment also. Although beautiful and modern, it doesn't hold a candle to ParisPerfect. I am not counting the view because that would be unfair. The way ParisPerfect does business is outstanding. The apartment was inviting, the welcome was warm, everything(everything) was explained in the book and I could go on and on. Just wonderful. Lisa was so helpful and Chris was great. I want to come back to Paris someday and when I do I will stay in a ParisPerfect apartment or the trip will not be as wonderful as our first."

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  • Guest Pamela, La Jolla, CA
  • Date of stay 12/15/10
  • Review Submitted 12/29/10
  "To The Paris Perfect Team: we've been guests of the Ritz hotel for years but after our Paris Perfect experience I think they've lost our business forever! As beautiful as the web photos look....the apartment and experience exceeded our expectations! The office and ground staff are wonderful and a bonus that makes your travel day so much easier. Madelyn's guides to Paris make you feel like a true insider regardless if this is your first or twentieth trip to The City of Light! Congratulations on a terrific business....you've really got it right! We've already booked our return visit! "

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  • Guest The Brannens
  • Date of stay 12/29/09
  • Review Submitted 12/28/09
  We so enjoyed staying in your apartment in Paris. It made for a marvelous trip and I have already mentioned it to friends as the way to visit Paris and Parisperfect as the rental people to go with. The quality of the apartments and the attention when we needed it were indeed perfect. We are planning our next visit. Thank you.”

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  • Guest Sandy and Bill
  • Date of stay 12/29/09
  • Review Submitted 12/28/09
  Renting a Paris Perfect apartment gave us the best vacation ever. Within minutes of our arrival we felt like we were in a cozy nest. The on-ground staff took excellent care of us and we can't wait to return. Since we'd been to Paris three times before we had already seen all the main sights 2-3 times so this time we decided to leave ourselves open to whatever came along and boy, some great things came along. My favorite surprise was the parade of six deux cheveaux, each one a different color, that passed by on the street below. They got caught in traffic so I watched them for several minutes. My other favorite event began with a doorbell ring at 11:00 o'clock one night. My husband Bill, who was just about to jump into bed, answered the door. It was the woman across the hall, whose electricity had gone out and could we help her? Bill explained where she could find the fuse box and how to throw the circuit breaker. She was perplexed and asked if he wouldn't mind coming over to show her. So he traipsed across the hall in his bare feet and very droopy pajamas behind this stranger and saved the day for her and her two roommates, who were alsowatching anxiously.We had many more treats, such as interacting with kind and friendly merchants, accidentally finding a fantastic photo exhibit near the Seine, and coming upon a building covered with mosses and leafy plants from bottom to top.Madelyn's recommendations for shopping and eating are spot-on. From ice cream to croissants, we had the best. I can't believe we didn't gain weight.We will absolutely recommend Paris Perfect to others and we will come back ourselves as often as possible. For us, the experience really was perfect.”

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  • Guest Alice and Michael
  • Date of stay 12/29/09
  • Review Submitted 12/28/09
  We stayed at the Merlot in mid-October ('09) and LOVED it. I can hardly wait to return to Paris. The entire vacation exceeded my expectations! The apartment is in a lovely quiet neighborhood with an incredible view of the Eiffel Tower. It is a west facing apartment so we also had wonderful sunsets. It was close to the Seine and to a metro stop (Ecole Militaire). The apartment was totally charming and decorated with such classic taste...from the art on the walls to the linens. It was so pleasant to return to our quiet, beautiful apartment (with the sun shining in the tall windows) after a busy, active and sometimes noisy day in other parts of town. A glass of wine on our balcony, watching the city, the Eiffel tower etc was a great way to transition from a busy day to an evening outing for dinner. The French people we met in restaurants and shops were very friendly. We loved Cafe Constant (ate there twice) and the Affriole. Taking the metro was so easy. We also did a Paris Walks tour in the Latin Quarter and I would recommend this highly. We walked and walked and walked through lovely neighborhoods. So even though we ate a LOT of great food, we didn't gain any weight. I think the French have it right, small portions, high quality fresh ingredients and then WALK !! We are already plotting our return. Thank you so much. We will definitely rebook with ParisPerfect and most likely try to stay in the 7th again at the Merlot !

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  • Guest Eric/Kelly Stoneman
  • Date of stay 10/06/09
  • Review Submitted 10/05/09
  This was by far our best trip to Paris. The Merlot apartment was more than we could have asked for. First of all, the staff in Paris was fantastic. Sarah from the Paris Perfect team met us at the apartment and did a very thorough job in a very polite way. It felt like staying at a friends apartment. A much more relaxed trip than staying at any hotel. We have stayed at many wonderful hotels in Paris, but for a relaxed, local feel, this apartment is perfect. My only suggestion is to make it clearer on the number of bathrooms. One bathroom has a shower and toilet with a small sink. The other bathroom has a tub, sink but no toilet. Staying at this apartment will make any stay a special occasion. Thanks for making it all so easy! The service could not have been better. Eric and Kelly Stoneman, Libertyville, Illinois

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  • Guest Debbie Tremblay & Family
  • Date of stay 09/30/09
  • Review Submitted 09/29/09
  We had a fantastic stay at your Merlot apartment in Paris. It was nice to have your greeter show us around the apartment and then have Carolyn check on us a couple days later. We appreciated the support we received from Paris Perfect. Our boys (12 and 15) really enjoyed staying in the apartment after travelling around France. They found it very relaxing. The Merlot is a gorgeous apartment with everything we could want in it. The view of the Eiffel Tower from the balcony was amazing! The neighbourhood was great with so many markets and restaurants close by. The Metro station and buses are nearby and it is an easy walk to the river for a cruise down the Seine. We would definitely chose Paris Perfect again. I think we would bring dvd's to watch next time. There were dvd's in the apartment but it would be no problem to bring along some extra ones, too. After having such a good experience with Paris Perfect we would not be hesitant to rent an apartment in London or Italy, either. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality! Debbie Tremblay & Family - North Vancouver - Sunday, August 23rd 2009

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  • Guest Betsy & Chris Bredrup
  • Date of stay 09/30/09
  • Review Submitted 09/29/09
  Our stay in the Merlot apartment in March 2009 was a great experience. The apartment was tastefully furnished, and the location was perfect.Our view of the Eiffel Tower was memorable, and we enjoyed watching it scintillate every night. Even the weather cooperated; it was warmer and less rainy than usual for March. The restaurants on rue St. Dominique, the patisserie, boulangerie,super marche, all were in close proximity. And of course the rue Cler. Paris is a movable feast, and we enjoyed every morsel.”Betsy & Chris Bredrup - Thursday, July 9th 2009

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  • Guest Kristin Gazlay
  • Date of stay 09/30/09
  • Review Submitted 09/29/09
  I would recommend Paris Perfect to anyone! I stayed in the Merlot apartment for a week -- the views were to die for and the apartment itself was elegant yet still extremely comfortable. All a guest's needs seem to have been anticipated, and the amenities such as wireless access, a CD player and the like really went the extra mile to make the apartment an oasis. Merci beaucoup!”Kristin Gazlay - Thursday, July 9th 2009

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  • Guest Susan Calton
  • Date of stay 09/30/09
  • Review Submitted 09/29/09
  “Thank you very much. We had a great time staying in Merlot – everything was wonderful. We loved having the view of the Eiffel Tower! Thank you for being so helpful. Your welcome package with all the information was very useful and helpful. We all loved the Fat Tire Bike Tour of the city – especially our two boys ages 7 and 10. We look forward to our next trip!”Susan Calton - Wednesday, August 5th 2009

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• • Guest T Hazlett
  • Date of stay 06/07/09
  • Review Submitted 06/07/09
  Wonderful Family Trip! stay in 09/2008 Our family joined together for this great trip to Paris.Everything was great. The weather was perfect, the apartment was more than perfect, the location was fabulous! We were busy, busy, busy..we walked and walked. We saw so much! We enjoyed every minute. Everything was beautiful. We enjoyed our evening Seine walks and the Eiffel Tower park. The markets were so much fun.We did the rue Cler regularly, but also tried to catch others. We wanted to buy so much more than we could ever eat. It all looked so good. Restaurants were plentiful. We enjoyed many. The Constant ones were so near to us that we were in one of them almost daily, it seemed. We tried different boulangeries and found our favorites for different things. French are so friendly! Thank you for a great stay in a great apartment...The Hazletts

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• • Guest S. Banks
  • Date of stay 03/26/09
  • Review Submitted 03/26/09
  What a lovely spot. We stayed here for a week with our two children. It was great for all. We enjoyed the balcony and watching all down below...and of course the great views of the Eiffel Tower! The area around us was great. We walked along the banks of the Seine. The park around the Eiffel Tower was great for the kids. Rue Cler was enjoyed by all. So much to see!! The apartment was well furnished with everything that we could want.We cooked in and we ate out. Enjoyed it all. We cant't thank the PAris Perfect team enough for all their many kindnesses. We hope to return again. Sue, Tom and kids...

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