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Customer Reviews
Overall:
I absolutely loved this space. It's warm and cozy and well laid out. You need a good heart and strong legs to climb the five flights to the space, but I felt it was worth it, particularly with the amount I ate every day while in Paris! And it was a terrific retreat to come home to at the end of the day. I plan to make use of it again as soon as possible whenever I can return with my husband. And as always, the folks at Rentvillas were more than helpful as I prepared to take my trip.
Enjoyed Most:
It felt like my own little Parisian garret. It was cozy and well-appointed and just what I needed. Plus, I LOVE the neighborhood. Smack in the middle of the Marais and just around the corner from the Place des Voges.
Enjoyed Least:
As I say, the climb up the stairs was a challenge, particularly when I needed to do it several times a day, but it more than makes up for that. One small inconvenience was that the remote for the DVD player was broken so I couldn't watch the DVDs I'd brought with me. This was only important because the only English television was news. But again, that's a small point. And if you plan to cook, which I didn't, there is only a small stovetop and a microwave, no oven. Finally, because it's the top floor there's a sloped roof that comes down over the bed area. This is only really a problem when trying to get into the dresser. You just have to be conscious not to hit your head.
Surrounding Area:
The Marais is an absolutely lovely area that I want to return to and explore much further. A million small restaurant and boutique shops and art galleries. I actually bought a painting from one of the neighborhood galleries that will always be a reminder of my stay there. The Place des Voges is just a beautiful little spot to sit and sip coffee while Paris life strolls by.
Directions:
I took a cab from the airport and they had no trouble finding the place. Very close to the Bastille Metro stop which makes it really convenient. Might be useful to know that the best exit from the Metro is number 8. Took me a few days to figure that out.
Tom, October
