Complete renovation
July 2006
BEFORE - AFTER
This apartment is located
2 seconds away from his brother, studio
Marais in the same street
Name: Rosie Shaw
and Brendan Murray
E-mail
address: rosiews@gmail.com
Comments:
Our trip to Paris and our stay at the apartment Bourg-Tibourg was
simply perfect. We were in heaven. We have recommended it to all of our
friends, many of which are planning trips to Paris in the next year. We
told them they simply MUST stay at one of your flats (of course, we
think nothing could be better than the Bourg-Tibourg). Even though the
pictures online are great, they can't do justice to the warm colours
and real beauty of the apartment. You have to see it for yourself!
First of
all, the apartment itself is so lovely. It is cozy, serene, warm,
spacious and romantic, while at the same time being amazingly
functional and clean. Every time we would return to the apartment, it
felt like we were coming home. Thank you for that wonderful feeling!
From the
kitchen (with a refrigerator, toaster, microwave, 2 stovetop elements,
kettle, coffee maker, dishwasher and beautiful sink) which was fully
stocked with everything we could need (dishes, flatware, wine glasses,
coffee, tea, dish soap, paper towels, salt and pepper, etc.) to the
luxurious bathroom (gorgeous colour scheme, best shower we've ever used
– like a rainfall, blow dryer, deluxe towel-warmer – and a generous
supply of towels, and all the toiletries we would need, it was amazing,
and so clean!) everything was outstanding. The bed was extremely
comfortable and very large, the blankets were cozy and warm and we also
LOVED the amount of closet space. It meant we could hide our big
suitcases away and not live out of them!
We also
loved the little balcony – we'll come back and stay when the weather is
warm so that we can actually sit out at the pretty little table and
enjoy our tea or wine without freezing!
We felt very
safe and secure staying there, and the system you use for tenants to
pick up the keys is perfect. On the subject of keys, it was brilliant
of you to provide two sets – it meant my partner and I could enjoy our
own alone time in Paris without worrying about meeting times or being
locked out of our apartment waiting for the other!
It was a
delight to be able to enjoy such a wide range of French (and English)
television, and the flat screen TV was quite a treat. On the topic of
technology, it is absolutely FANSTASIC that unlimited high-speed
internet is included, and the computer itself is provided (it meant I
didn't have to lug my laptop overseas or worry about it being stolen).
The computer was new and fast, and it helped us to plan out our daily
activities (i.e. look up hours, movie times, maps, etc.) and keep in
touch with family and friends at home.
The local
phone calls being included was another wonderful aspect of staying at
your flat. And knowing that you were just on the other end of a phone
call in case something went wrong was very reassuring. Thank you for
being so responsible to and caring towards your guests. It could have
been unnerving, staying in a strange apartment in a strange city, but
knowing we had a contact "just in case" took that worry away. And, we
didn't need to call you at all because everything was so perfect!
It was very
thoughtful of you to provide a little library of Paris guide books too.
We looked through many of them to help us decide on activities we
didn't want to miss!
The location
of the Bourg-Tibourg was perfect. There is a grocery store right across
the street and two of the yummiest boulangeries (bakeries) in Paris
right on our block! There are many, many, many cafes and bistros within
a two-block radius, and lots of great boutiques as well! We picked up a
couple of very neat, colourful espresso sets at a fun little store
around the corner. There are two incredible gourmet chocolate shops on
the block as well as the Mariage Freres tea store and restaurant. It's
about a five-minute walk to Notre Dame Cathedral, about 15 minutes to
the Louvre. We only took the Metro twice because this apartment is in
such a fantastic central location!
This is a
stellar apartment, and you, Thierry are an incredibly sweet,
hardworking and genuinely caring man. Thank you for making our first
trip to Paris unforgettable.
We look
forward to staying at the Bourg-Tibourg again as soon as we can! If
anyone would like to contact me to ask any questions about our stay or
about the apartment, please let them know I would be more than happy to
hear from them. Yours, Rosie Shaw and
Brendan Murray.
Name: Ian Baker
E-mail
address: bakerian14@yahoo.com.au
Comments: We
rented the appartment at 25 Rue de Bourg Tibourg for a week's holiday
in September, 2006. We are very happy to provide this summary of our
experience, which was most favourable - giving us the basis for a
memorable visit to Paris.
We found the
arrangements to access the flat to be easy, with the RER train from
Paris CDG Airport taking us to Chatelet station nearby. The appartment
owner, Thierry, met us promptly to explain the operation of the
numerous modern fittings and appliances, including setting up the
computer for our email. Thierry continued to be available by telephone
throughout the week to help us with other information, and our
departure at the end was also easy.
The
appartment we consider to be quiet and private, although just a few
metres from the vibrant streets of the Marais, and close to the
bustling Rue de Rivoli. The space is compact and cosy but very well
planned, with all modern conveniences and its own private little
balcony - a great spot for coffee or a glass of wine. Numerous
attractive sources of food and drinks are available nearby - from the
most exclusive ( L'Ambroisie in the Place des Vosges ) to modest
bistrots or boulangeries or wine merchants.
But for us,
being great walkers, perhaps the best feature of the appartment is its
location within range of many of the best sights and experiences Paris
has to offer.A complete list would be too long, but amongst those we
enjoyed most were the Louvre, the river and its islands, Notre Dame,
Place des Vosges (simply beautiful ), the Bastille, the little streets
and shops of the Marais, and the wonderful museums like Carnavalet and
the Picasso. For longer excursions, the Metro nearby is of course easy
and efficient.
We recommend
Appartment Bourg Tibourg to prospective tennants, and hope ourselves to
rent it again during a future visit to Paris.
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