A very special Paris home...

Guest: jazz (Toronto, Ont. Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

The wording of this ad and the photos simply do not come close to expressing the beauty of this apartment, the courtyard and the neighborhood. My wonderful two weeks spent here were the most completely satisfying of all of my trips to Paris. (and, 8 different apartments). J’etais bien heureuse. Charlotte was an excellent hostess. She was there to greet me, took a great deal of time to see that I was settled, and painstakingly showed me the workings of the phone, TV, washer dryer etc. The financial workings of the rental were simple, with no problems. The courtyard is exquisite and I spent hours looking through the gracious French windows of the apartment, photographing it in detail. It changes character with the light. The apartment itself is superbe, beautifully and uniquely furnished and, far more spacious than it appears in the photos. You are immersed in beauty. She thoughtfully provides an extensive library (in French and English), music, and art. (Don’t bother to bring your guidebooks, the best are already there.) The charming Parisian kitchen is complete and workable, as is the bathroom. You move from the peaceful exclusive apartment and courtyard to the neighborhood, Faubourg Saint Antoine, rich, vital and textured. I spent hours wandering through the tiny passages, window shopping, and most days, at least an hour in the fabulous historic Marche Aligre, perhaps a 10 minute walk away. Many cafes and restaurants, I love Le Chat Bossu especially. You are immediately accessible to all of Paris, the bustop and metro, Ledru Rollin…only a 3 minute walk away. The Seine is a 15 minute walk, the Marais, 10 minutes. The whole experience was intensely pleasurable and remarkable on all levels. Without qualification, I would recommend this Paris home. I have no criticisms. I would love to return tomorrow! Merci beaucoup, Charlotte. Gail (Oct.9-23,2011)

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

Charming in central Paris

Guest: Carol and Dan McArthur_HAC46097 (Midland, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

What a charming flat in central Paris. We fell in love with the four large french windows which open onto a court yard, allow sunshine to stream in, and keep the flat cool, during hot days. Charlotte has decorated it with persian rugs and antiques, perfect for this 17th century flat in the Bastille district. Her library is brimming with helpful information about Paris, it's history as well as tour guides. The Bastille district is now vibrant with young people, who have moved to the area...artists and designers, as well as people drawn by the arts and fine dining. We walked to the Louvre, the Grand Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Museum D' Orsay from this flat, although at times we took advantage of the bus that stops in front and takes you to the Louvre. We definitely recommend it...location, location, location.

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

Lovely place to stay in Paris

Guest: Claire (Eugene, Oregon USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

You can rent the owner's Paris apartment while she visits her country home. Lovely, secure courtyard near Opera Bastille. Clean and well-maintained with a charming, helpful hostess. Shopping just outside the courtyard. Located within walking distance of the Seine and Ile St. Louis.

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

Authentic French Apartment

Guest: frank and ellen (minneapolis, minnesota usa)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

What a wonderful owner who made our stay welcoming. Very good location with convenient transportation options. Quiet and safe. Quite a nice apartment for my husband and myself to enjoy nearby markets and cafe activity. We would stay again!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Excellent location. Well-equipped and comfortable flat.

Guest: Sue & Patrick (Wellington, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in this charming flat from 25 April - 9 May 2011.We were amazed at how quiet,tranquil and private it was as it is located in a very vibrant area of Paris with shops, supermarket, cafes, metro stations and bus stops only steps away. Also it is close to the famous Marche d'Aligre ( daily) and the wonderful Marche at Bastille (Sundays). The Marais is a 5-minute walk away. The banks of the Seine an interesting 10-minute walk directly down Blvd.Henri 1V. There is a direct bus to the Eiffel Tower and the many other tourist attractions of Paris. Charlotte is a wonderful host who welcomed us and ensured our stay in Paris was comfortable and enjoyable. We highly recommend this flat. This is the real Paris. Lovely memories! Sue & Patrick. Wellington, New Zealand

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Charmant appartement bien situé à Paris

Guest: Yves et Francine (Montréal, Québec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

En juillet 2009, nous avons été enchantés par ce havre de paix en plein Faubourg Saint-Antoine. À notre arrivée, la propriétaire nous a gentiment accueillis et nous a expliqué les commodités du quartier. Si vous désirez vivre une expérience parisienne, cet appartement est tout désigné: métro Bastille à 3 min à pied, commerces divers sur la grande rue, marché sympathique à proximité, restos à profusion, etc.Nous y retournerions à coup sûr!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers.

lovely, quiet and well located

Guest: Jackie Lantry (Massachusetts USA)
Date of Stay: 10/20/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

This is a lovely apartment let by an equally lovely owner, Charlotte. The courtyard makes this a quiet apartment in a bustling area of Paris. It is convenient to the metro (just out the front gate) and within walking distance to Place de la Bastille, the Marais (a few streets over) and the oldest open food market in Paris (Place D'Aligre.) It is a super quick metro ride to the center of Paris. My favorite part of the stay though was the apartment itself, writing while overlooking the courtyard, late afternoon sun streaming in...if you want to feel like you are really living in Paris this is the place for you. The only drawback is the teensy bathroom-for me, and my daughter it was not a big deal, but for my 6'4" husband it was an adventure. That said, my extra tall husband says he would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you Charlotte.

Owner response:jACKIE AND HER CHARMING DAUGHTER WERE VERY PLEASANT RENTORS . I REGRET NOT TO HAVE THE TIME TO GO FOR A WALK WITH THEM IN THE AREA I LIKE IN PARIS AND TO TALK MORE WITH THEM. I HOPE THEY WILL COME BACK.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Opera bastille

Guest: Petra (Chichester, England)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We have just returned from a 2 week stay in the apartment in Opera Bastille. We were met by Charlotte who made us very welcome and explained how everything worked and told us about the area. The apartment was very well equipped and comfortable. It was within walking distance of central Paris so we used the Metro very little. The local market was fabulous for fresh produce and so much cheaper than supermarkets. We would be very happy to return again in the future. Kevin and Petra

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

Quiet and cosy retreat in the midst of Paris

Guest: William and Beate (Lemgo,NRW,Germany)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/28/10

We certainly spent a wonderful time in Paris, also because of Charlotte's wonderful apartment. Close to a covered market, to the Opera de Bastille with exellent restaurants nearby, the Metro only a few meters away this quiet but central place was ideal to refill our energies after several walks through the museums or after strolling along the large Paris boulevards. The historic furniture and the partly wooden ceiling gave a calm and cosy atmosphere. And the fully equipped kitchen in connection with the closeby Monoprix store and the typical boulangerie (Rue Charenton) with fresh french baguette served pretty well for a relaxing breakfast and refreshing little meals.

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

Guest: Ruth Ann and Jerry (Millington, NJ, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

We highly recommend this beautiful apartment for a stay in Paris. It is well-located, as described in other comments, and comfortable. Being on the historic courtyard, it is also very quiet. Charlotte was very helpful, patient, and kind to us during our stay.

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