| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 35 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/17/09 |
Positive
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Christine, your apartment was the perfect place for
our vacation visit with my husband and my parents.
All of the other reviews are accurate- spot on!
We enjoyed getting to know your neighborhood and
took walks in the Luxembourg gardens each day.
I hope to return again and again.
With huge appreciation, Jane and family |
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Jane Steel, San Carlos, CA
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| 02/28/09 |
Positive
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Loved this apartment -- you can believe all the
previous comments. Great location, lovely view.
Was able to walk or take the metro every. Loved
wandering the twisty streets in the neighborhood,
stopping at the shops & markets to pick up tidbits
for dinner. The apartment had everything we
needed, was happy to have instructions for the
appliances (who knew starting a dishwasher could
be an adventure), borrowed the maps to find our
way around the city. Can't wait to stay here again. |
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Judy Bartle
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| 11/22/08 |
Positive
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| This is a great rental property. First, the location is fantastic as it is only about a block from the Jardin du Luxembourg (a great place to jog, walk, or sit and relax), and a block from an RER stop that connects to the major Metro stops and runs straight to and from CDG airport). The neighborhood is very unpretentious, safe, and comfortable, being located near a school for the deaf and the universities. Boulangeries are located within a few hundred feet in either direction for the morning croissant and bread run, catered italian meals can be purchased on the ground floor, and a grocery store is within about a 5 minute walk. You get a much better feel for Paris than you will in a hotel. The apartment itself is comfortable for four people and is well-equipped to be able to eat in, sit on the balcony, or just relax. It is in an upper floor, so the street sounds are muted and the building is pretty quiet. WiFi allows you to connect to the internet with your own computer. The french washer/dryer combination will baffle and entertain you if you choose to clean your clothes :) This apartment is also priced very well and the owner is great with communications. Overall, a great option to consider if planning a trip to Paris. |
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Anonymous, Fountain Hills, AZ |
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| 09/16/08 |
Positive
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family of 4 w/ two children 3 and under spent a
wonderful short week. may i just "ditto" all the above
praises?! very well equipped while remaining simple
and to the point. everything we needed was there. i
found the lighting to be a great little luxury and want
to do the same in my place! thanks. |
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Anonymous, ny,ny |
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| 06/19/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a 2 week stay at this wonderful apartment in Paris. It is everything as advertised and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice, comfortable, well appointed 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in the Latin Quarter. The street is quiet and picturesque, the deli downstairs has such good food that 4 nights we picked up dinner from them and ate in the apartment. The small balcony is great and is one of my favorite things about the apartment and the beds are both very comfortable as is the couch and small dinner table. It is so close to Luxembourg Gardens I spend time there daily. I will rent this apartment again and would give it high praise. |
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Joe Robinson, Kansas City, MO USA |
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| 06/19/08 |
Positive
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| We are happy to recommend this well located and beautifully organized apartment. The neighborhood ambience was delightful and the owner and her Paris staff were helpful and business like. We have only praise for all aspects of the rental. We would very much like to return to this Latin Quarter gem. |
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Margaret Johnson, La Mesa,California |
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| 04/16/08 |
Positive
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| We found the apartment perfect for our needs (a family of four with two teenagers). It is beautifully and tastefully equipped and extremely convenient for all the main tourist attractions whilst still retaining the charm of belonging to an authentic Parisian "quartier". The Mouffetard market is just around the corner as are the Luxenbourg Gardens and numerous restaurants (not all of them in the tourist guides). There are also numerous handy shops and delicatessens in the same street. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment! We loved it! |
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Jane and Julian, Granada, Spain |
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| 04/14/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed in your beautiful apartment in April. Our granddaughter was with us so the apartment was so much nicer than a hotel room.We had the most wonderful time pretending to be locals. The apartment was so homey, the personal touches made it a joy. We tried many of the restaurants suggested and loved them. The neighborhood was conventient and charming. We just soaked everything in and left Paris longing to return. Xavier was a delight. It was very nice having someone pick us up at the airport and orient us to the apartment. He drove us several times while we were there. Thank you again for helping us create a great memory. Donna |
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Anonymous, Anderson, IN |
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| 03/21/08 |
Positive
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This was our first trip to Paris and our first time using VRBO. Christine's apartment is everything advertised and then some. Located only one block from the RER/metro it made getting around all of Paris easy. The apartment itself is beautiful and extremely quiet. We took our two daughters on their Spring break from college and they loved the apartment, having their own bedroom and having their laptops and a wireless connection were highlights. Christine has also made available for an additional fee the services of a driver, Xavier, who met us at the airport and oriented us at the apartment. He did such a great job, we hired him to take us back to the airport to avoid the hassle of taking luggage on the metro.
Christine was always responsive and helpful in our planning and it made the whole Parisian experience that much more enjoyable. I would recommend renting an apartment over staying in a hotel, especially with a family. |
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Kelli, Portage, IN
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| 02/19/08 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed our visit in Paris and found the apartment a great place to return to after a long day of adventures. The apartment was well appointed and the beds comfortable. The location was good. Would definitely return on our next trip to Paris. |
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Gil & Nancy Cheso, San Jose CA |
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| 02/16/08 |
Positive
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We were extremely pleased with the apartment and the neighborhood for our fifteen night Christmas and New Year holiday in Paris. The location was fantastic and our experience was memorable. The apartment space is very well designed. We are planning a return trip.
Everything was as advertised and agreed. |
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Ray and Gay Powers, Austin, Texas |
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| 12/10/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I spent 10 nights in Christine's apartment, we loved it. No surprises, all exactly as is seen on the web site. Much care and love with all that it contained.
The area was particulary good- out of the "Rat Race" we felt like locals.
The restaurant Les Papilles, so close, in rue Gay Lussac, is a wonderful french dining experience, we went twice, and would go again! Also Vaganende in San Germaine, we had a classic lunch to remember. The 27 bus also runs along rue Gay Lussac, literally around the corner, a wonderful ride, and so convenient. The Institut du monde Arabe was the most amazing ..architecturally awesome, not to be missed, and only a very interesting walk away.
Special memories, and Brigitte was lovely.
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Toni Donley, Western Australia
61 8 9 364 8524 |
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| 10/04/07 |
Positive
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| We recently spent eight days in Paris and had a wonderful time, much of that due to the lovely apartment on Rue St Jacques. Everything was up to our hopes and the location was quite comfortable for neighborhood ambience and convenience for daily excursions. The interior is well designed,attractive in appearance and enjoyable to come home to after the days adventure. We have used hotels in the past but now realize this apartment is a much better choice in many ways. We would certainly recommend it to fellow travelers to Paris. |
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Jeff&Ruth Ed&Peggy, Spencer Indiana |
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| 09/24/07 |
Positive
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Wonderful week in PAris. We loved this apartment and its location. Very nicely furnished with attractive art and great beds. Loved the windows and little terrace. International phone service for free very handy. We would definetely return. C'est tres, tres bien.
Thank you!, LInda Smith and family |
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Linda Smith, St. Louis, MO
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| 08/21/07 |
Positive
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| We ended a four week tour of Europe at Christine’s lovely apartment in Paris. It was a place we could call home after our long journey and from the minute we arrived, we felt comforted by the many thoughtful details both in the apartments design and function. Situated in an older building, the apartment exudes character and charm which perfectly matched our vision for an apartment in Paris. The apartment’s location in an appealing, quieter neighborhood was ideal for a reprieve from the livelier parts of the city, especially after a long day of sightseeing. The location also made easy access to essential stores, restaurants, the RER and the beautiful Luxembourg gardens. There was much to love about this apartment, but our favorite was the serene comfort of the bedrooms. On our travels, windows become a special memory from each place we stayed. The windows in Christine’s apartment remain some of our favorite; especially the rear bedroom window that looks onto neighboring, Parisian roof tops. There is nothing like sleeping in Paris, with the window open and hearing the rain pouring down; especially when you know that tomorrow will be another sunny day. Thank you again Christine, for sharing your special place in Paris with us. |
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The King Family, Carmel Valley, CA
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| 08/21/07 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment and would highly recommend it for two couples or a small family. Nearby access to public transportion made it easy for us to visit major tourist attractions and return happily in the evening to our wonderfully un-touristy apartment and neighborhood. The apartment will be our first choice for accommodations in Paris in the future. |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/08/07 |
Positive
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We stayed at this lovely apartment in July 2007 and enjoyed every minute of it. The location is beautiful with the Luxembourg park minutes away. Madame Brigette was helpful and the amenities of the apartment were first class. We recommend this apartment and would stay there again in a heartbeat!
The Hay family |
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The Hay family, Reno, NV |
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| 05/01/07 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful apartment! This was my first trip to Paris and having this apartment made the visit most enjoyable. The place is beautifully furnished and is very conveniently located. Being a block from the Luxemburg RER station provided easy access to any destination in Paris. The apartment is located in a safe neighborhood with several nice restaurants within walking distance. It was so nice to come home to a beautiful apartment after a long day and relax with my traveling companions while having a glass of wine. I felt like a true Parisian. |
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Richard, Denver, CO
Schwent |
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| 04/30/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed here in Feb. of 2007 and loved every moment of it. It is a beautiful, clean, modern apartment in a wonderful section of Paris. The owner was a delight to deal with, and she always responded to our questions promptly and pleasantly. The apt. had everything we could have wanted, and there was nothing to complain about. It was spotless and decorated well, and there was plenty to walk to nearby. We will absolutely be back to stay here again! |
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Harmony Stacey, Gloucester, MA |
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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| The apartment was completely refurbished with well designed storage space. Our reception and orientation meeting with Brigitte was extremely well done. The location in the 5th district is close to everything and is not in the touristic area which makes it a very quiet area. We look forward to returning. |
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Richard MacKay, Montreal, Quebec |
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| 04/16/07 |
Positive
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| We had a fabulous stay at the apartment in March -- enjoyed going out for fresh bread each morning and cooking breakfast in the apartment. Perfect location. Enjoyed dinner at Le Bookiniste. We highly recommend for amenities and location. Pauline and Brigite were extremely gracious and accommodating. We enjoyed the welcoming wine and chocolates. |
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Ken & Mary Steigman, Plano, Texas |
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| 04/15/07 |
Positive
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Chistine. Your apartment is AMAZING! Superb
location. Every amenity to make our stay extremely
comfortable. Lovely attention to detail to makie
vacationers feel at home. A very welcome surprise
was how unbelievably the beds were! So easy to
get everywhere and being right on the airport metro
line is a nice plus as well. We adored the
neighborhood and spent very fun time exploring all
the great restaurants right near by. And we would
have one to add that was just fantastic...Le Petit
Prince right near the Pantheon. There is no
question that when we return to Paris we will stay in
your apartment. And we will give your rental
information to anyone we know traveling there as
well.
Thanks again,
Rob and Regina Ziffer |
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rob and Regina Ziffer, Merion, PA
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| 01/29/07 |
Positive
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| It is a wonderful apartment located within walking distance to everything. It is fully appointed , just waiting for you and your clothes. There were 4 of us girls and there was plenty of space for us. Wonderful restaurants and shops are within the same block. We highly recommend and I will return. |
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Terry, Cardiff CA
6199809106 |
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| 01/13/07 |
Positive
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The pictures on this website have not been retouched! The atmosphere in the apartment is as lovely and comfortable as it's depicted. The mattresses and linens are divine and the peaceful surroundings will ensure a restful night's sleep or an afternoon nap.... With all that there is to see in Paris, you'll probably not be spending much time indoors, however,when you do, the comforts are like home sweet home. Thank you, Christine.
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Rebecca Engel, San Diego, CA |
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| 12/13/06 |
Positive
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Dear Christine,
We had a wonderful time in Paris, and enjoyed every minute stayig in this apartment.
Thank you for providing that good location and all the other amenities.
Staying in your beautiful apartment is far superior to any hotel. We will certainly recommend it to all our friends.
We hope to return here on our next visit to beautiful Paris. |
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Zuzanna Prokop, Cupertino, California, USA |
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| 11/16/06 |
Positive
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My husband and I shared the apartment with our 23 year old son and his girlfriend for two weeks. It was perfect. We wanted a location where the kids could go out and meet young people yet not crowded and noisy. The apartment is bright and sunny (even in November)and the shopkeepers where I bought our daily breakfasts and evening wine/munchies could not have been nicer (Market Marie just down the block is a good all purpose place for staples).
We have stayed in other apartments in Paris and found this to be far superior. The internet access and phone service to the US is a real plus as were two bathrooms. The orientation "book" helped us find clubs and resturants in the neighborhood which were welcome after a long day sightseeing. Mme Brigitte gave us a thorough overview of the place as well.
Beware that the elevator is VERY small and can be claustrophobic. We only used it for moving/out with luggage so be prepared to walk up and down.
C'est jolie! |
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Lou Schatz, Patagonia AZ USA
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| 10/26/06 |
Positive
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This apartment made my first trip to Paris absolutely perfect. It is in the prettiest part of Paris, the Luxembourg Gardens. One can walk to all the tourist spots in Paris, however the Metro and Bus access is very convenient to this apartment. The apartment has all the modern conveniences, beautifully decorated, yet gives you the old world Paris feeling as you sip wine on the balcony, walk next door to the pastry shop for a crossant & cafe creme or poke in the myriad of shops within the neighborhood.
There is a detailed instruction booklet for every possible situation which helped to make the stay simple, easy, fun and informative.
Having the toilet in a separate room from the tub & shower rooms is genius -- for women we always need as much sink and mirror space as we can find.
There are available restaurants and a Jazz club close by.
The rooms are spacious, the apartment comes with elevator access, a washer/dryer, computer use, and a wonderful kitchen to use for simple snacks or a full dinner party.
I highly recommend this apartment for luxurious yet comfortable lodging when in Paris. |
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Flora B. Lee, Palo Alto, CA U.S.A.
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| 09/07/06 |
Positive
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My wife and baby daughter spent a wonderful week in this very convenient and quiet apartment. We found the apartment to be of a very high standard, and the size of the place was perfectly appropriate for us.
We found the location very convienent as there were a number of bakeries, cheese stores, wine stores and supermarkets, perfect for cooking meals in the aparment. Also the location was very good as within walking distance of St Germain and close to alot of good bus routes and the RER/Metro.
High speed wireless internet access, flat screen cable TV , and DVD were great.
We would definitely come back again.
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Phillip and Rita, Melbourne, Australia |
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| 07/11/06 |
Positive
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| My wife, her two sisters, and I (all seniors) spent 8 wonderful nights in the apartment. It had every thing we needed and was very comfortable. Used the bus service more than the metro. A fun and economical option for Paris accommodations. Ruth & Neil Libby |
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Col.. G. N. Libby, SanAntonio, Texas
210-653-8023 |
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| 06/01/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Christine's lovely apartment for ten days in mid-May. We were joined by friends who stayed with us for a week. Our experience reflects the comments of other guests---the apartment is exactly as pictured and described. We especially enjoyed the perfectly equipped kitchen, actually "staying home" for dinner more than we had originally intended. The apartment suited us perfectly. We highly recommend it. |
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Janice Stark, Eugene OR 97405
541 344 5896 |
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| 05/18/06 |
Positive
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| We loved the apartment. It is really intelligently designed to get optimal use and comfort from the space. The decorating is very tasteful and the quality of furnishings is wonderful. We really enjoyed the location! We walked everywhere and enjoyed being able to get scrumptious prepared foods so conveniently for the times when we didn't feel like going out. We loved the delicious pastries for breakfast from the nearby bakeries. The location is wonderful and quiet. We had a terrific time. |
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Mary Ostrom, Columbus, Ohio
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| 03/20/06 |
Positive
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My two teenage children and I spent a wonderful New Year week in this very convenient and quiet accomodation. The furniture and interior are superbe; the size of the place was perfectly appropriate for us;we had all we needed not only to enjoy Paris, but potentially have lunch or dinner at home. Christine and her designer did a wonderful job in providing high quality services, including cutting edge technology . My son was very happy using the high speed wireless internet access. My daughter enjoyed the flat screen cable TV , DVD's and hifi quality sound. Public transportation as well as parks (Luxembourg), charming restaurants and cafes with terrasses are all extremely close. It was an easy, relaxing and pleasant experience of living "Downtown Paris" . We will definitely come back!
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Didier Rombaut, Mountain View California
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| 01/23/06 |
Positive
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We rented Jardin Du Luxembourg apartment for a week in January. Totally enjoyed the location, felt that we were part of the neighborhood. The neighborhood had a "village" feel to it. We loved the proximity of rue Mouffetard to shop for wine, cheese the latter part of the day. The fact that there was a patisserie downstairs that had wonderful croissants each morning was heavenly.
The apartment was a little small for two couples to share, although adequate, seeing we were all out each and every day.
Would definantly rent the apartment again. |
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William Howard, Melrose, Massachusetts |
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| 12/12/05 |
Positive
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| My 17 year old daughter and I rented the apartment for the Thanksgiving week. (This was my third trip to Paris in the last 12 months and I have been going once or twice a year for the last several years, so I am quite familiar with it). The rental process went smoothly and the owner was always available to communicate with by e-mail. The manager, Brigitte, was wonderfully helpful and also available by phone for assistance. The apartment is as described and pictured, and absolutely lovely. It is beautifully decorated and furnished with every possible amenity. It is spacious and affords privacy with the 2 bedrooms and baths. The beds were comfortable and we had no difficulty sleeping soundly. There are plenty of good restaurants and food and wine shops in the neighborhood, and we enjoyed grocery shopping and eating in some nights. The area is a terrific one, and would give no one any cause to be concerned for their safety. Having good internet access was such a plus and made carrying the laptop well worth the effort. We had a great trip, in no small part due to the comfort and convenience of our accommodations, as well as the ease of the rental process. I would have no hesitation or reservation in renting this apartment again. |
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Virginia Brown, Alexandria, LA
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| 11/12/05 |
Positive
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We were priviledged to be the first
occupants in this newly renovated apt.
It's probably the nicest furnished apt
we've stayed at in Paris and we've
spent from 1-4 months yearly in Paris
over the last 5 years! Usually we
accept that something will be lacking;
beds too soft or hard, kitchen utensils
missing, etc. but in Christine's apt we
couldn't think of anything lacking.
Lots of fluffy towels, comfortable
roomy beds, lots of light, every
cooking appliance and utensil
imaginable. The location is quiet but
a 10 minute walk gets you to the heart
of both 5th and 6th arrondissements.
Thanks Christine for a perfect home
base. |
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Stan & Rob Fleener, Encinitas, CA
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