| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 7 positive, 0 negative]
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| 07/13/09 |
Positive
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We had a terrific two week stay in July at the villa.
Our host provided most helpful information about
the villa and the area. He was responsive to any
questions or concerns. The setting of the villa is
stunning, a panoramic view we will always
remember. The villa is large and well furnished and
equipped. It is close to town but removed enough
so that you feel away from the at times crowded,
busy pace of Cote D'Azur in high season. The hot
tub was enjoyable. We used the wood burning oven
to cook some memorable seafood meals. the villa
is also well priced compared to others in the area
we researched. A bonus for us is that our son and
his French bulldog could stay with us when they
were visiting from Berlin. Overall we would
recommend staying at the Villa Paraisette for those
wanting an excellent location, comfort and
unforgettable vista. Merci bien Francois. John and
Cathy, Hamilton, Ontario |
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John Dudley, Ontario
905-527-5925 |
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| 07/03/09 |
Positive
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My husband and I recently returned from our second (of what we hope to be many) visit(s) to La Paraisette.
We took advantage of its location, perched on a mountain above Menton and the ocean, to work off some of the lunches in town. It is a perfect hike up wide concrete steps or the road and we always loved returning to the spectacular views of the ocean, harbor and beautiful Menton from every inch of the property. We often used the jacuzzi to untangle our leg muscles after the hike.
M. Boller is a fantastic host. First, the villa has all that one may need. The kitchen is well stocked to prepare lovely meals on site (hopefully using fresh local ingredients), and even a brick barbecue attendant with a comfortable outdoor dining area (could easily accommodate 6-8) under an arbor.
There are too many good things to write about the villa. Suffice it to say, M. Boller willing, we plan to return again and again.
Margaret Rover
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Margaret Rover, Philadelphia, PA
215.877.1163 |
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| 04/22/09 |
Positive
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The vista from Villa Paraisette is breathtaking and being situated near straddling the French-Italian border offers the cultures and cuisines of both countries.Being "foodies",we chose to by-pass the excellent local restaurants this time and cooked-in every night in the well equipped kitchen and barbecue.Shopping at the Supermercato in the small Italian town of Latte (a ten minute drive from the villa)yielded freshly made pasta and antipasti as well as local garden fresh produce.
Having free and handy internet access is a real bonus.The villa is perfect for families or 3 couples because the 3 bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms have a good measure of individual privacy.We stayed at the villa in February and were comfortable sitting on the terrace in light sweaters which we quickly doffed after several minutes in the Riviera sun.Of the five French properties we've previously rented, Villa Paraisette is,by far,our favorite. We hope to return several times. |
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Jim and Mimi, Lincoln Nebraska USA |
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| 01/21/08 |
Positive
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A previous renter left the following comment in our Livre d'Or:
May 19-June 2, 2007
Dear Francois and Family,
The end of out two weeks is drawing to a close but we wish we could continue...Would you believe this our first trip to Europe?!! The narrow winding roads frightened me at firrst but thankfully my husband is from the Philippines and is accustomed to this kind of terrain. Soon I relaxed and REALLY enjoyed the view, those winding roads lulling me to sleep on our journey home from neighboring villages of Cote d'Azur.The Monaco Grand Prix was "hair raising"...absolutely thrilling.I hope you will attend some day. It was wonderful to realize that I made such a sound decision opting for a Villa instead of a Hotel. After my experience here, I do not ever see choosing a Hotel over a "home" for a family vacation. Menton is spectacular. All of the Cote d'Azur is amazing and we are convinced that you could not get a bad meal even if you tried.
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Anonymous
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| 11/25/07 |
Positive
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| the best villa available! |
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rick, louisville, ky
555.555.5555 |
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| 10/25/07 |
Positive
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| A true Riviera jewel offered at an outstanding value! My husband, father-in-law, and 2 year old son enjoyed a spectacular vacation here in the latter portion of May/early June 2007. The most outstanding feature of Paraisette is the glorious view...from every living/sleeping area of the villa. Incredible architectural design! Not to mention how it's location is so easily accessible to everything. The convenience is like nothing I have ever experienced from a hotel. Restaurants, bus station, train station, shopping, grocery, banking, cafes, internet cafes all just minutes from the villa. No worries about accumulating laundry or having to dine out for every meal. The local grocers have a delectable selection of food and wine (of course!). Some of the best meals that we enoyed in Frace were the ones that we prepared at the villa. There is a fabulous outdoor barbecue that we made frequent use of. However, you will want to dine out from time to time. It seems that you couldn't get a bad meal even if you tried. The local restaurants are superb, out of this world. So many located right along the coastline with outdoor seating, very picturesque. After our experience at Paraisette, I will never stay at a hotel when visiting the riviera. In fact, we will return to Paraisette. Menton is beyond charming...how colorful...I can't even put it into words. The people of Menton fit right into its delightful picture. We really don't speak much French but everyone was so willing to "meet us half way" when they couldn't speak english. Not to worry, somehow both parties always seem to get their desired communication across...is't actually quite fun. In regard to getting around to other riviera destinations, well it's simple. I recommend having a rental car (nice parking accomodations at the villa). It makes it easier to get to bus and train stations and of course gives you endless freedom to go where and when you want. Cruising the winding roads across the stretch of the riviera is a breathtaking experience you won't want to miss. Getting to Monaco (and really any other destinations) by train is super fast. Monaco is small so we often took the train knowing it is easy and quite pleasant to walk throughout the pricipality. By the way, the train station is about a 3 minute drive from the villa. We enjoyed taking our car to the larger cities further down the coast (Nice for example) as it allows for greater flexibility in your day. You can certainly cover more area that way, and make unexpected stop offs when something catches your eye. The owner of the villa is extremely helpful and trustworthy. Also, he is a true expert on the area. I hope your time at Paraisette will be as memorable as ours. |
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Becky, Houston, Texas
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