Our New Parisian Home
Review Submitted: February 10, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
My husband and I went to visit our daughter who is studying in France and wanted to have a great space and location.We got it!
This is an incredible apartment that combines antiquity and great modern renovations.The upstairs master and bath are luxurious with great skylights. The first floor has a wonderful living and dining room area with a fireplace and great light.The kitchen is large and fully equipped.I am a clean freak and the apartment is immaculate There was an areo bed that my daughter slept on and it worked out well for her.The 1/2 bath on the first floor is great with an extra person.The apartment is on the top floor and there is no elvevator.Not a problem for us-we liked the exercise.
We were greeted by Laurent, who manages the apartment.He is so friendly, helpful and speaks French, English and German He emailed us while we were there to see how we were doing and gave us great inside tips for things to do.It was like having a friend in Paris Bonjour Laurent!
The apartment is in a 16th century building and overlooks a courtyard and is very quiet.The 6th arr. is the best location,We were directly across from a 4 star hotel that was charaging 500E a night. It is a great place to go and have a drink and hear some jazz.We could walk to everything, it is safe,and withing 5-10 minutes to 3 metro stops including one that goes directly to CDG.There are great restaurants of all kinds and price ranges, food shops, interesting stores and galleries and things to do just outside the door. We loved Chritines, Le 24 and La Rosa, Jacques Cagna's restaurants and the bakery Pierre Herme is a must! Wonderful classical concerts at churches that are very close.One is the oldest church in Paris.The Catacombes were amazing! The Tour Montparnesse is a great way to see the city and no lines!
There are so many fascinating and charming side streets off of the main streets We could have spent our entire trip in the 6th. However, we could walk to the Seine and Pont Neuf in 3 minutes and walk anywhere from there.
It felt like home as soon as we walked in and we cannot wait to go back. We loved the CD's and books too. There is wifi,but, bring your laptop. Scott, the owner is located in Boston and is the Best !He even met with us before we left to talk about our trip.It really helped making the arrangements with someone who is located in the USA.
We would highly recommend the apt! We want to keep it to ourselves,but,are telling all our friends.
Karen
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