Romantic and Elegant Getaway Under the Rooftops of Paris

• Wonderful time, would definitely recommend this apartment

  Wonderful time, would definitely recommend this apartment

  • Guest Dobie
  • Date of stay 04/22/13
  • Review Submitted 05/02/13
  We loved this apartment and our time in Paris. As we took the escalator up from the train, Pascal was waiting at the top with a sign welcoming us.He grabbed my luggage and we headed off to the bus.Pascal to took us to the apartment, and Marie was waiting for us there. The apartment is on the 5th floor (for us Americans it would be 6th) of a 19th century building.There is a new elevator.The apartment is small but exactly what I expected. As you enter there are bookshelves to the right filled with books Just ahead is a small table with glass on top and 2 chairs.To the left of the door is the sleeper sofa which opens to a queen size bed.To the left of the sofa is the bathroom which is very modern. Just beyond the table and chairs is a balcony overlooking the boulevard. There are actually 2 balconies, one off of the kitchen area as well.The balconies are small but there is a table and chair on one and a loveseat on the other.There is plenty of room to relax at the end of the day.The kitchen has a small refrigerator, microwave, oven on top of the counter, 2 built in burners, a dishwasher, and a washer/dryer (all in one).The kitchen is extremely well equipped, lots of plates/utensils, pots, pans, even right down to the soap for the washer/dryer.There are bathrobes, nice towels, and starter toiletries, tea, coffee, etc.The apt was immaculately clean.There were also lots of mirrors that helped the space to seem larger.There was a large flat screen TV mounted up near the ceiling (which we never turned on), a land line with free International phone calls, and Marie loans you a cell phone to keep in touch with she and Pascal if you have any questions or problems. I had hired Marie to be our private guide in Paris. As soon as we arrived we headed out to walk for 5 hours We also hired her for the next 3 days for the whole day.We had so much fun with Marie and absorbed so much information and history She tailors her walking tours to the individuals, and I can’t believe all that we saw in three and a half days.Marie is fantastic, and I feel as though we have made a new friend.She took us to her favorite crepe place, chocolatier, caterer, restaurant for French Onion soup, we had lunch on a bench in the middle of a park, and we saw a LOT of the sights of Pairs, including her secret sights. I called it “Marie’s Paris”, and I can’t imagine having a more perfect trip. On our last day Pascal was at the apartment at 7 AM and put us on the bus to the airport We would stay again

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

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• Wonderful stay

  Wonderful stay

  • Guest Rick
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  We wish to thank Pascal and Marie for their generosity and kindness on our recent stay. We were truly made to feel welcome in our "temporary" home in Paris. From their warm welcome at the train station, to the information prepared in the binders left for us in the apartment, the amazing and delightful walking tour by Marie( love those crepes!) , the tips provided via email before and during our stay, the support provided to us on the day we left and of course the well kept and immaculate apartment provided for us during our stay. The apartment is within a reasonable walking distance to the main sites, bus stops, and subway station ( right across from the apartment). We enjoyed our stay in the apartment,while small, it was warm and comforting each night we returned from our daily adventures in Paris. We enjoyed the quaint Italian cafe just below the apartment. Merci!

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

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• Great location, gracious owners

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  Great location, gracious owners

  • Guest Martin from Texas
  • Date of stay 03/13/13
  • Review Submitted 03/22/13
  5 of 5 "Great location, gracious owners" Our stay was great. This location is central to all the sites. You can walk to the Louvre, Orsay, Arc de Triumph and other points of interest. St. Augustine metro station is literally at the door. Our host went above and beyond to welcoming us. How comforting it is to be greeted at the airport by someone who is looking out for you! They even escorted us to the airport for our flight home. The studio apartment is clean with many details on the city provided. Kitchen and bath is fully functional and has what you need--towels, pots and pans, dishwasher, washer dryer for clothes, microwave to name most. Apartment has WiFi and phone for local and international calls. The hosts provided us with informative emails prior to arrival to help prepare us for our stay. They communicate often and return questions quickly with answers that we found very helpful. If you want a clean, centrally located studio apartment in Paris-take this one!

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• Can't wait to return!

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  Can't wait to return!

  • Guest Bobbie from Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Date of stay 02/05/13
  • Review Submitted 02/15/13
  "Can't wait to return!" Had a great stay,the apartment had everything needed. Marie has all the information about buses, restaurants, great places to see. Every detail is taken care of to make your stay in Paris worry free. A great bonus was free phone calls to Canada.The only regret I had about my trip was that I had booked tours with a tour company before I found this apartment and Marie. Do not hesitate to plan your activities with Marie she does a much better job than the large tour companies.This is the only place I would stay when in Paris.You will come home having truly seen Paris as only someone who lives there can show you and feel you have made a friend for life.

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• Can't ask for more!

  Can't ask for more!

  • Guest sharling
  • Date of stay 01/23/13
  • Review Submitted 01/29/13
  It was a wonderful stay at the apartment! Marie and her husband took great care of us even before we arrived. They ensured that we were well taken care of and even picked us up personally to bring us to her place from the train station. This really helped.. we didn't need to figure our way around with our huge pieces of luggage! Thanks Marie! The apartment was clean and modern; with a fantastic view of Paris as well! What more can you ask for? And we went on a chocolate/pastry walking tour with Marie, which was so much fun! She took time to talk to us about the history of Paris, walking us through the changing facade of Paris over the centuries.. and to top it off, we had one of the best chocolates, pastries and macaroons! We are looking forward to our next stay - this time during the summer! =)

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

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• Great Paris Studio!

  Great Paris Studio!

  • Guest Brittany
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  My husband and I stayed in the studio for 5 nights - it was spotlessly clean and Marie has filled the studio with every whim a traveler could have (maps, umbrella, etc.). The pictures and listing are completely accurate to what you find when you arrive. It was great to have Pascal meet us at the airport and put us on the bus (especially being disoriented after an overnight flight). Marie was extremely helpful showing us around the studio when we arrived, as well as prior to our trip with helping us make reservations. The propertly is a short walk to the Champs Elysees & the Arc and the metro is literally outside the front door, which is super convenient. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to stay in such a central location in Paris!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing location and wonderful advice!

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  Amazing location and wonderful advice!

  • Guest Georgie from London
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  Amazing location and wonderful advice! We stayed with Marie and Pascal the weekend before Christmas and couldnt have asked for more from our accomodation. The location was superb, with a metro station right outside the front door! There are also great bus routes and a large supermarket only minutes away. Not to mention the amazing department stores Printemps and Galeria Lafayette just down the road! The apartment was pristine, and although small it was perfect for what we needed as we intended to spend most of our time out exploring Paris! Marie was extremely helpful and it was great to have her meet us at Gare de Nord so that we could have her help understanding the public transport in Paris. We would definitely stay again, it was a pleasure. Thank you so much! Georgie and Doug · By Georgie from London on 1/7/2013

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• Great location and equipped flat!

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  Great location and equipped flat!

  • Guest Mary from Toronto
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  "Great location and equipped flat for a Paris stay!" Cannot speak more highly of the welcome at the airport by Pascal after a long flight - everything was just smooth and so appreciated. Pascal and Marie have the process down pat - they leave nothing to chance. The flat , though very compact does have all the amenities one could wish for. We were given a thorough orientation and much welcome information for our stay. We have rented a number of vacation properties in several countries and Pascal and Marie could set up another business showing other landlords and rental agencies how it should be done! From the welcome at the airport to the helpful transfer to our train station - we were very impressed. Thanks

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• Fabulous Apartment!

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  Fabulous Apartment!

  • Guest Robin P from Vero Beach, FL
  • Date of stay 10/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/28/12
  Fabulous Apartment! Fantastic Hosts! Now that we've discovered Marie and Pascal and their darling Haussman85 apartment, my husband and I have decided we must return for every season! Every aspect of our experience with this delightful couple was ideal. Marie, a retired professor who speaks beautiful English, and Pascal, a charming Parisien and perfect host, went out of their way to ensure that our visit to the City of Lights was full and rich and everything we had hoped it would be. And to think, it all began with an internet search! Marie's recommendations via email helped us form a flexible itinerary before we arrived. Pascal greeted us warmly at the airport and got us on the bus to the city. Marie took it from there and gave us a lively personal escort to the apartment in the lovely 8th arrondissement on Boulevard Haussmann. Perfect for two, this 'modern' 19th century flat is ideally located on the top floor (5th), offers plenty of storage, a sparkling clean bathrom, fully equipped up-to-date kitchen, fluffy towels and robes, an abundance of mirrors and tile, wifi, a phone for our use, table for two - and the bed is comfortable too! Sipping wine from the two balconies, we found ourselves in the tree tops overlooking one of the nicest avenues in the city. To top it all off, the location is superb. The bus stop and metro station are at the front door, organic market next door, Monoprix around the corner, flower shops, bistros and pastisseries within minutes, and the best of Paris all within walking distance. Marie's walking tours are not to be missed! Her Choco-Walk tour is fantastically fun and filling! Macaroons to die for and a tea room at the end of the day that came right out of a storybook. Restaurant recommendations, museum times, transportation questions - they had all the answers. If we had stayed elsewhere, we wouldn't have found the best French onion soup and the freshest flowers in the City. Ask Marie about her Montmartre day trip, walk in the Latin Quarter, and her Chantilly tour too! We enjoyed the chateau and its grounds in true French fashion - a out-of-the-way stroll through the forest, Gratin Dauphinois in the hameau (a favorite of locals), and hot chocolate with chantilly creme at the best tea room in town. Voila! For us, Paris will not be 'Our Paris' without Marie and Pascal and Haussman85.

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• Excellent apartment

  Excellent apartment

  • Guest junliang
  • Date of stay 11/12/12
  • Review Submitted 11/21/12
  Me and my girlfriend was in Paris to celebrate our 4th anniversary and we chanced upon this apartment with many great reviews, thus decided to try it out. We knew we made the right choice even before arriving in Paris. Its our first time to Paris thus having many questions and Marie and Pascal tried their best to answer all our questions! We asked so much questions that we even felt bad for troubling the both of them so much! Upon arrival, Pascal was at the arrival area in CDG waiting for us. He took us to the apartment and introduce everything in the apartment to us. The apartment is small but it has everything you need in a house and it was comfortable for the both of us! We had breakfast after settling down and Pascal brought us around Paris and introduce us some of the history of Paris. Everything we need to know was introduced during the walk and it really helped us explore Paris for the rest of the week. Overall, it was an excellent experience with Marie and Pascal and we will definitely stay with them again if we are at Paris. We strongly recommend this apartment to everyone and anyone who wants a beautiful apartment with wonderful people!

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

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LAST MINUTE DEAL IN EUROS: 100 EUROS/night a week prior arrival.
- JAN 07 - Mar 30 ... US$135/night ... US$940/weekly
- APR 01 - SEPT 30 ... US$150/night ... US$995/weekly
- OCT 01 - DEC 13... US$135/night ... US$940/weekly
- DEC 14 - JAN 06 ...US$150/night...
-CLEANING FEES = $60//REFUNDABLE Damage Deposit = $300//BOOKING DEPOSIT REQUIRED
EARLY Checkin = $65 and  LATE Checkout = $65........Monthly rate: $3000

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