Romance in the Marais: a Little Jem

• Delightful!

  Delightful!

  • Guest Judith H. (Vancouver, British Columbia)
  • Date of stay 11/09/13
  • Review Submitted 12/08/13
  We had a lovely four days in Joelle's delightful petit bijou in the 4th arrondissement. The location was perfect for our first visit to Paris. A great neighbourhood to stroll about and explore. The metro and buses are all close (5-8 minute walk). Joelle is very helpful and provided us with excellent directions from the airport (very easy on the RER and Metro) and good suggestions for cafés, patisseries, and restaurants close to the apartment. The apartment is very clean and really cosy - it has all you need for a comfortable stay. Even though the apartment is on the ground floor we found the area quiet at night and slept well in the very comfortable bed! Also, a very secure building. The selection of guide books and maps to Paris were an added bonus - very helpful. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Joelle!

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

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• Paris in June

  Paris in June

  • Guest Sue (scottsdale)
  • Date of stay 06/18/13
  • Review Submitted 07/23/13
  Loved the neighborhood...the Place des Vosges was OUR park! Some street noise was a factor, but overall we loved our stay here.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• A Delightful Four Weeks

  A Delightful Four Weeks

  • Guest Liz and Bill (New Jersey, USA)
  • Date of stay 05/12/13
  • Review Submitted 06/27/13
  My wife and I spent four truly enjoyable weeks at the Little Jewel in May and early June 2013. What a pleasant “home” to have in Paris! So convenient to everything … cafes, bakeries, grocery store, outdoor market, restaurants, the Place des Vosges, and the center of Paris (a 20 minute stroll past attractive shops and cafes.) The Metro and buses run nearby to take you anywhere in Paris, also. The apartment is located on a quiet street and is on the ground floor … a real plus for our weary legs after a full day of walking. Building security is excellent. The apartment is as shown in the photos and is well designed. We had everything we needed … comfortable bed, efficient kitchenette, modern bathroom, good water pressure, excellent wi-fi. We never felt crowded during the four-week stay. There is no end to the superlatives we have for Joelle and her assistant, Moon. Such personal attention and prompt responses to our questions! Joelle has every reason to be proud of her Little Jewel. We are eager to return. Thank you, Joelle!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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• Magnifique!

  Magnifique!

  • Guest Susan and Teri (Massachustts)
  • Date of stay 04/30/13
  • Review Submitted 05/28/13
  This was our third stay at the cozy "Bijou" and we will be back again because we love everything about it! It's location is formidable! and to have Henri Salvador serenading us each morning as we indulged in our beloved tartines and croissants from the nearby bakery is pure bliss! We love Joelle the owner, she is a gem! A stay at the Bijou is an experience that you'll love! Sue and Teri

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Cozy Place to Stay in the Marais.

  Cozy Place to Stay in the Marais.

  • Guest josh M.
  • Date of stay 04/17/13
  • Review Submitted 04/29/13
  Working with Joelle was great and we had no complaints with the arrangements or her instructions on how to get to the apartment. The only thing that I wished I had seen noted elsewhere was the fact that this is a first floor apartment and the street noise is noticeable. There is some sort of utility cover in the sidewalk just outside the window, which makes a loud thud every time someone walks over it. Earplugs are probably a good idea. The apartment is tiny, but we spent so little time there that it suited our needs. This was our first experience with VBRO and would certainly use it again. I would recommend this flat to anyone who is looking for a cozy retreat from the streets of Paris.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you for making us aware of the noise from the utility cover. No one had mentioned it previously. We are contacting the water department to have them stabilize it.

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• Charles and Debbie. Prince Edward Island.Canada

  Charles and Debbie. Prince Edward Island.Canada

  • Guest Charles and Debbie (Prince Edward Island. Canada)
  • Date of stay 09/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/13/12
  Wow! What can we say? The location was perfect. We walked five minutes down to the Bastille and got the 69 bus which takes you to all the major tourist sights in Paris. Marais has some great restaurants so we ate there after a busy day touring. The bakery at the end of the street has a great range of pastries,baguettes and croissants which you can pick up in the morning for breakfast. In conclusion,we would recommend this studio apartment for a couple or a single person wishing to tour Paris and stay in a safe and enjoyable district.

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

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• COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE

  COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE

  • Guest Walter Lee (Charleston,S.C.)
  • Date of stay 02/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/29/12
  We stayed here while on an around the world trip and there was no where on our trip to compare to this stay. From working with Joelle, to the apartment ,to the location we found itr to be a 6 star experience. I could go on and on but suffice it to say this is a wonderful place and its terrific owner.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Magnifique!

  Magnifique!

  • Guest Michael (Long Beach, CA)
  • Date of stay 12/16/11
  • Review Submitted 01/26/12
  I couldn't imagine a more pleasant place to stay in Paris. I spent five days in Joelle's apartment from December 16 - 21. The week before Christmas is a magical time in Paris. I would describe Paris at Christmas as the City of Lights on steroids.The weather was cold and rainy, but the apartment was so cozy and warm. The hustle and bustle of Parisians shopping and preparing for Christmas was less than 5 minutes away, but the apartment felt like my quiet sanctuary. The Marais is my favorite section of Paris and to come home to the apartment at night added so much to my trip. It is an easy and pleasant walk to Notre Dame and the Seine. There are so many great things to do and places to eat within a few minutes of the apartment. I recommend the outdoor market at the Bastille. The apartment had everything I needed. Arriving and finding a bottle of wine on the table was such a welcoming touch. I immediately felt at home. Joelle is such a pleasure to work with. She obviously takes great pride in the apartment and does everything she can to provide a home away from home. The information book on restaurants was great. I especially appreciated her advice and her descriptions and recommendations were perfect. I went directly from Paris to London and also rented an apartment. There was no comparison to Le Petite Bijou as far as warmth, comfort and feeling welcomed. In fact, I was quite sad when I left Paris. When I arrived in London, I spent a night wondering if I made a mistake by not spending more time in Paris. I can't wait to return to Paris and Le Petit Bijou. Thanks Joelle.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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• Cozy sanctuary

  Cozy sanctuary

  • Guest Brendan&Kris (San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Date of stay 12/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/21/12
  We stayed at Joelle's apartment for 10 days over the 2011 Christmas/New Year period and it was a delightful experience. The apartment has everything you could wish for in an efficient and pleasant space. The bed is comfortable and the noise level is low. The building is secure and the location is outstanding - a short walk to la bastille and the metro station there. the metro is easy, safe, efficient and wonderful - think london's underground but better. Bastille is on the main line to downtown and nearly all the other lines cross it making it very easy to get around. The apartment is also 10 mins walk to Notre Dame (went to first mass of the year - amazing!) and to Il-St.Louis - well worth the time. You know your reasons for going to Paris and staying in Le Marais at Joelle's apartment would be a perfect compliment to your trip.

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

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• Deux thumbs up

  Deux thumbs up

  • Guest Happy Traveler (Napa, CA)
  • Date of stay 10/22/11
  • Review Submitted 12/29/11
  This is the way to stay in Paris! As a single woman (in Paris for two weeks) this place was perfect. Plenty of closet space to unpack, efficient kitchenette with coffee pot,stove and microwave, great bathroom with heated towel rack and shower with terrific water pressure, very comfortable queen size bed and tall windows (with bars) opening to the street. Great security and location. The closeness to the metro station was a big plus. There are MANY wonderful restaurants in easy walking distance and the boulangerie/bakery that bake twice a day are only a block or two away. (YUM) I felt safe, comfortable, well located and tres french!

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

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Additional information about rental rates

Rates are subjected to change until the reservation is complete.

50% deposit at the time of rental.

Balance dure 45 days before departure.

Fees:

• Taxes Not included