Message : 155 Name: Sylvie
E-mail address: craig.twardy@videotron.ca
Comments: Avec une amie d'enfance, nous avons passé une semaine
à l'appartement La Verrerie. Ce fut une semaine extraordinaire!
Tout d'abord, les préparatifs et le choix de l'appartement ont
été grandement facilités par les réponses
rapides et assidues de Thierry de Parisbestlodge. Les photos de chacun
des appartements et toutes les informations données permettent
de faire un choix éclairé. Aussi, je peux confirmer que
ce nous voyons sur le site est bien le reflet de la
réalité !!! Merci à Éric
(propriétaire de La Verrerie) pour son accueil avenant et
chaleureux, pour son conseil d'ami qui nous a évité le
matin de notre départ, de prendre le métro bondé
de monde pour se rendre à Charles-de-Gaulles.
Àprès avoir marché dans différents
quartiers de Paris, c'est toujours avec plaisir que nous revenions dans
Le Marais, qui à mon avis, est un des plus beaux. De La
verrerie, tout était facile d'accès. Je recommande sans
aucune hésitation l'appartement La Verrerie: propre,
confortable, bien situé, tranquille.
Sunday, April 2nd 2006 - 08:09:35 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 154 Name: Sofia Zidar
E-mail address: chufizidar@hotmail.com
Comments: I stayed at Studio st.Germain for a month in August 2005. It
was absolutely great!! The location and the comfort of the apartment
couldn´t be better. I really had a great time and have to thank
Thierry because he was helpful whenever I had a problem. Another thing
that made my stay in Paris wonderful was the fact that I had Internet
in the apartment. I don´t doubt it: the next time I go back to
Paris, I will try and live here again!!
Sunday, March 19th 2006 - 11:15:25 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 153 Name: liz
E-mail address: lizmackenzie@earthlink.net
Comments: I would heartily recommend Parisbestlodge to friends visiting
Paris. Thierry was friendly and very prompt returning messages and
clear about procedures. I was impressed with the website and found the
information very helpful. Our apartment near the Place des Voges felt
like a nice home away from home for our 10 days there. I came with my
college son and my sister to visit a daughter who is studying in Paris
for the year. My other daughter also joined us part of the time. The
price was more reasonable than 2 hotel rooms would have been and it was
great to have internet to keep in touch (my husband was in Japan), a
place to fix some food and relax over morning coffee, and the ability
to do laundry (although took much longer than American machines). Both
the sofa bed and loft bed were very comfortable and the boulangerie
nearby was delightful. We had a great meal at Cafe Baci a block away,
and also enjoyed the Provencal restaurant, Chez Janou, nearby. We used
the metro which was convenient and visited several of the interesting
museums nearby. Staying in this apartment was defintely a positive
experience. Thank you, Thierry.
Liz
Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 10:39:56 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 152 Name: Azumi and David
E-mail address: info@azumianddavid.com
Homepage URL: http://www.azumianddavid.com
Comments: We really enjoyed our week-long stay in the Verrerie
apartment. It had an excellent standard of facilities and Eric (the
owner) was very helpful and friendly. We plan to stay there again and
recommend it to anyone looking for a much more homely alternative to
staying in a hotel.
Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 02:44:38 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 151 Name: Katrina Bunting
E-mail address: katrina_bunting@yahoo.com.au
Comments: When planning my trip to Paris in 2005 I was very fortunate
to stumble across the Paris Best Lodge website. From the moment of my
first enquiry I found them to be extremely helpful and attentive.
I enjoyed a truly authentic Parisian stay in a well appointed and
comfortable studio in the heart of Le Marais. With world class
patissieres, boulangeries and restaurants at my doorstep and Notre Dame
a short walk away I was guaranteed an unforgettable stay in the city of
lights.
What added to my experience was that the owner Eric was completely
charming and genuinely interested in ensuring that I enjoyed my stay in
Paris.
A hotel will never be able to provide a tourist with such a close
connection to the Parisian way of life which is why I have no
hesitation in recommending Paris Best Lodge to anyone seeking to
experience Paris at its best.
Wednesday, March 8th 2006 - 12:31:33 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 150 Name: Ted and Mary
E-mail address: jtj@ku.edu
Comments: Thank you, Thierry, for the marvelous February week we just
spent in Studio Mazarine, where the lovely, warm decor and all the
amenities made up for a chilly, rainy Paris! We've been coming to Paris
for over 45 years, and this is our first time renting from Paris Best
Lodge, and over the Internet. We are converts, and have already
reserved for 2007! Every aspect of the studio was as described on the
web site-very comfortable queen-size bed, kitchenette that let us eat
in, a great TV where we watched the Olympics in Turino, a most useful
washer-dryer, and best of all--a computer with American keyboard that
allowed us to keep in touch with friends & family by e-mail. This
feature alone will make us return to Thierry's apartments, and we've
already recommended him to friends and family. Bravo, Thierry, et a la
prochaine! Mary and Ted
Saturday, February 25th 2006 - 09:39:55 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 149 Name: Bev and Phil England
E-mail address: bevijg1@yahoo.co.uk
Comments: We have just had the most marvellous 6 nights at the Rue de
Rosiers apartment The accommodation was superb the ambience good we
felt that we could make ourselves at home
The area of Marais was an excellent choice there are different things
round every corner
We met the most amazing people from all areas of the world and cannot
wait to return
The facilities in the apartment were first class beds very comfortable
all amenities needed were provided
We would highly recommend this accommodation to anybody looking to stay
in central Paris close to Metro etc
Thierry very helpful on arrival thank you once again
Monday, February 20th 2006 - 02:53:51 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 148 Name: Charles & Peggy
Smith
E-mail address: charliepeggy1@cox.net
Comments: My wife and I had a wonderful week in Paris, staying in the
small appartment near Place des Vosges on Rue Turenne. The place was
bright (just as shown on the website pics), quiet (you'll always have
the typical street traffic), no noise from neighbors, toasty warm in
January. The bus stop is at the apartment door! Most
convenient...direct to Notre Dame etc in minutes. Metro just 2 blocks
or so away.
The Marais is a great place to spend an extended stay in Paris.
Wonderful choices for restaurants nearby, great variety and very
economical to the most dear. Interesting shopping and streets.
Convenient to transportation.
The apartment had a wonderfully comfortable bed in the loft, nice
linens and the computer and high-speed internet made it simple to
investigate bus lines, museum info, and restaurants. Roomy bathroom,
shower only.
Thierry took great care of us and gave us great advise on the area.
Great bakery, patesserie 100 steps away (open at 7 am), so we saved $'s
on breakfast, had great pastry and concentrated on the mid-day meal.
Place des Vosges is a wonderful place to sit, picnick (though not
everyday in January) and watch the flow of people. It's 1/2 block away.
We picked our apartment from the net based on Theirry's web-site info
(which was honest and representative), out of the blue, but were very
happy and hope to return one day.
Thanks, Theirry,
Charlie and Peggy
Louisiana
Tuesday, February 14th 2006 - 08:53:16 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 147 Name: Sandra
E-mail address: pizzazz@zebra.net
Comments: WARNING: Coming to Paris and renting from Mr. Thierry can be
very habit forming. I know having been unable to break the habit for a
number of years. You can not find a more caring, cheerful, honest, or
kind landlord to do business with. He is one more reason, in seemingly
a million, I keep returning to Paris. Try him, you too will like doing
business with him. And you will be very, very glad you did.
Sunday, February 12th 2006 - 03:04:18 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 146 Name: Richard
E-mail address: richardabfodors@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.parisbestlodge.com/rivoli.html
Comments: have been back from Paris for a week now and I wanted to let
everyone know that I loved the apartment i rented!
I rented from parisbestlodge.com and really liked the experience. First
of all, Thierry who runs parisbestlodge.com is a great host and very
friendly. He answered all my questions and gave me great directions.
Once I arrived and was let into the unit, he stopped by to collect the
money and show me around. He is a very honest man..
Second, the apartment was my little home away from home. The price I
paid was lower than a hotel with more amenities and lots of space. The
apartment had a washer/dryer, kitchenette, big bathroom, CD player, TV
with VCR and a lot of little extras like CD's and guidebooks.
The apartment was very cute and had a comfortable bed, leather love
seat and 2 chairs. The view out the 2 French doors was over the
rooftops and within view of the top of St Pauls church. The bed was
real comfortable and had good sheets, duvet and fluffy pillows. I also
love the old beamed ceilings.
I especially love the location on the rue Rivoli right at the St Paul
metro station. Right across the street was a "supermarche",
boulangerie, wine shop, cheese shop, chinese take away and more! There
are also a bunch of good bistros and wine bars in the area. The Marais
is really a fun neighborhood and really make you feel like you are a
resident of Paris.
There is a real good representation on their websight of the apartment
but if anyone has any questions, let me know!
P.S. Don't get to excited about the washer/dryer. It was a good thing
to have but a load of wash took over 2 hours. The unit is a combo
washer and dryer so you can do a second load until you finish drying
the first. Its not like a US washer and dryer! My clothes always came
out terriblIy wrinkled but a spray with a water bottle (that I bought)
and a good ironing helped!
Wednesday, February 8th 2006 - 04:05:39 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 145 Name: HiC Luttmers
E-mail address: tarotbyhic@sbcglobal.net
Homepage URL: http://www/tarotbyhic.com
Comments: I have had the pleasure to stay in two of the apartments on
the Paris Best Lodge site in the past year. Last April (2005), I
visited Paris with a friend for two weeks, and we stayed in the
apartment La Verrerie. Joel was a most gracious, hospitable and
accommodating host. And the apartment was just as described and served
our needs perfectly, with a separate bedroom for my friend, and the
perfectly appointed kitchen to allow us to have breakfast before
venturing out into the City.
When I was making plans to return to Paris for a couple of weeks in
January of 2006 with my partner to see Mylène Farmer in concert,
I knew that I would again want to stay in a Paris Best Lodge apartment
due to such a positive experience a few months before. Unfortunately,
La Verrerie was not available during the dates of my visit, but instead
I was able to stay in Les Rosiers. Both apartments are in the same
general area, and the location was, as it was with La Verrerie,
perfectly situated for access to the métro, shops, and easy
walking distance to the centre of the city. The apartment is quite
light and airy feeling. And the kitchen worked out well enough to have
a private chef help us prepare a five course meal one night.
In both instances, the comfort, location and maintenance of the
apartments allowed us to feel as if we were "living" in Paris for a
couple of weeks rather than simply visiting. And Thierry was the ever
charming and available host that helped to make the stay as easy and
pleasant as possible.
Upon my next visit, I will indoubtedly be staying in a Paris Best Lodge
apartment again.
Thank you Joel (from April), and thank you Thierry (from January).
A bientôt...
HiC (and Gerri, in April)
HiC (and Jeff, in January)
Monday, February 6th 2006 - 02:43:30 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 144 Name: Sharon & Allen
Comments: Thanks Thierry. We had a wonderful stay in Studio Le Marais.
Very cosy and clean apartment. The location is excellent! We truly
enjoyed ourselves! We'll certainly contact you the next time we are in
Paris!
Wednesday, February 1st 2006 - 03:51:50 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 143 Name: G & MG Cameron
E-mail address: g_cameron43@hotmail.com
Comments: We had The Innocents location for 8 days. It felt as though
we were in the centre of all activities in Paris, close to
transportation and food and shopping. We would not hesitate to lease
these clean, convenient facilities again.
Tuesday, January 31st 2006 - 07:14:48 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 142 Name: Naomi
Comments: We spent 10 days at the Grande Chaumiere loft and were very
pleased with it. The location is excellent (right next to the metro,
five minute walk to Luxembourg gardens) and the loft itself was very
spacious, in excellent condition, with great traditional views of Paris
rooftops. As well, Vicky made it exceptionally easy for us to pick up
the keys, and was very relaxed and accomodating in arranging a meeting
to provide her with the rent check. She could not have made it easier
for us.
Considering the price, the excellent quality and spaciousness of the
apartment, and the ease by which Vicky arranged everything, I would
never stay at a hotel when visiting Paris, but would always rent
through Vicky. I can highly recommend her to anyone.
With best regards,
Naomi
Monday, January 30th 2006 - 09:21:16 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 141 Name: Georgia
E-mail address: kevandgeorgia@bigpond.com
Comments: My partner and I stayed at Studio des Innocents in July 2005
and absolutely loved every second.
Having your own apartment is fantastic, you can feel like a (partly)
true Parisienne ducking out in the morning to buy your breakfast
baguette. The apartment was situated smack bang in the middle of the
action and there was always something happening around the fountain
outside our window. Fantastic restaurants and bars where a minute's
walk away.
The process of booking and staying at the apartment was completely
smooth and hassle free. I had my reservations at first as I am your
typical cynical and untrusting traveller but I suspended judgement and
luckily everything turned out just perfect. As we were in Paris in peak
season the price was an absolute bargain when compared to the nightly
rate in mid-range (and utterly impersonal) hotels.
We would not hesitate to book an apartment through Paris Best Lodge
again. Here's hoping it's sooner rather than later.
Wednesday, January 18th 2006 - 11:33:44 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 140 Name: Jan and Jack
Gardner
E-mail address: jack.gardner at jwga.com.au
Comments: Hi Thierry,
Just want to say THANK YOU for making our stay in Paris so good. We had
a wonderful time and the apartment was great and very convenient for
our needs.
Best wishes
Sunday, January 15th 2006 - 07:54:50 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 139 Name: Celeste Neander
E-mail address: cneander@westpac.com.au
Comments: Dear Thierry,
Thank you once again for a great experience! We stayed at Studio
Mazarine in the classy St Germain district in the second and third
weeks of September and loved it just as much as we did on our first
visit 2 years ago. Well located to most sights in Paris - we walked
just about everywhere - and with the most wonderful shops (patisseries,
boulangeries etc) virtually at our doorstep. Apartment living is
definitely the way to go. Thank you for a fabulous experience. We will
definitely look to rent one of your apartments on any return visits to
Paris.
Sunday, January 15th 2006 - 07:52:50 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 138 Name: Scott & Elissa, New
York
E-mail address: edgertonblack@yahoo.co.uk
Comments: Many thanks for a great stay in STUDIO MARAIS. We're in love
with the area, the apartment and the friendly, casual nature of dealing
with Thierry & Paris Best Lodge. The stay has turned out to be one
of our best vacations. We couldn't recommend either the apartment or
Thierry enough.
Sunday, January 15th 2006 - 07:51:06 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 137 Name: Joanna
E-mail address: vivestar@travel-net.com
Comments: I stayed in Sicile for two weeks in May 2005. The location
and size of this little studio was perfect for me, as I was able to
walk to the Métro, shops, the Seine, Notre Dame, etc. in
minutes. Thierry is a reputable, reliable and kind person who makes
every effort to accommodate the needs of his clients. Eric and his
partner (the owners of the studio) were attentive and helpful. I look
forward to my next trip to Paris and to staying again in a Paris Best
Lodge apartment. Un gros merci!
Sunday, January 15th 2006 - 06:58:00 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 136 Name: Helen & Tony
E-mail address: h.t.thomson@xtra.co.nz
Comments: We stayed a week in La Verrerie in Le Marais and thought that
the whole experience was wonderful. Thierry was great to deal with (by
email) and Eric was superb - he could not do enough to make our stay a
delight. Le Marais was a great area to stay - central enough to do the
'tourist thing' easily but with local character that could still be
enjoyed. We have already recommended Parisbestlodge to friends and will
certainly aim to use Thierry / Eric again ourselves.
Saturday, January 14th 2006 - 09:01:40 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 135 Name: Melanie Smith
E-mail address: melanie@performances.org
Comments: We had a wonderful time spending the Christmas and New Year
holidays in Paris. We especially enjoyed the location of our apartment,
Studio La Coupole, which had everything we needed nearby. We will
definitely recommend this apartment to our friends!
Friday, January 13th 2006 - 02:32:11 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 134 Name: Linda Munro
E-mail address: ashtangaparis@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.ashtangayogaparis.fr
Comments: My husband and I live in Paris but don't have much space in
our home to accomodate our friends and family from North America. So,
when they visit Paris we try to find them a welcome place to stay
rather than setting them up in an unhome-y hotel room. This is how we
found Theirry and Eric. We've had our guests stay in the appartment
near the Pompidou as well as near the Fountain des Innocents. Both are
super appartments! Very sweet, comfortable and home like. All our
guests have enjoyed them very much, especially since they are both just
steps away from the most beautiful areas of Paris!! Highly recommended!
Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 11:52:46 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 133 Name: Kate and Mick McLean
E-mail address: mcleankate@mac.com
Homepage URL: http://www.katemcleandesign.com
Comments: Staying in La Coupole is a wonderful start to getting to know
Paris. The location is superb with restaurants, cafés and shops
on the same street as the apartment with a fabulous street market just
minutes away. The whole area buzzes with life and activity yet the
apartment is peaceful and a superb haven from outdoor life. The
facilities (cooking, TV, internet and washing/drying) are excellent and
the owner, Vicky, is generous and thoughful.
We stayed for a month prior to moving to our own apartment and honestly
appreciated the opportunity to explore the "quartier".
Many thanks to you Vicky,
Kate and Mick
Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 12:39:16 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 132 Name: Judith
E-mail address: cessolis@earthlink.com
Comments: I stayed in the studio on Roi de Sicile last spring. The
hosts made everything very easy and affordable, and nice decorative and
culinary extras made me feel very much at home. Although the lively
cafe across the street kept me up later than my usual bent, the
people-watching was exceptional, and the location was fabulous. I
wouldn't hesitate to use Parisbestlodge again for my next stay.
Monday, January 9th 2006 - 03:32:21 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 131 Name: André &
Lynda, Quebec, Canada
E-mail address: lbyrns@bellnet.ca
Comments: Hi Thierry,
We had a wonderful stay at the Studio Mazarine in St. Germain des
Près. We were close to everything. And your studio was extremely
clean and cosy. We couldn’t ask for more. The internet was really
great.
I'm telling everybody about ParisBestLodge and telling them how great
it is and you have many apartments in which them can stay. For us an
apartment is the best way to travel. Also telling them how you are very
prompt to reply and the instructions were very clear.
Thank-you and be sure that the next time we're in Paris we’ll get in
touch with you.
Bye and have a great New Year, with lots of business.
Monday, January 9th 2006 - 01:03:40 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 130 Name: Richard & Claire -
New Zealand
E-mail address: clairemn@hotmail.com
Comments: Richard & I loved staying in the Studio Sicile. It was
small and cosy, but very comfortable & in a great location. We were
within a short walk of the Metro, great restaurants, cafes, shops,
Notre Dame & the Seine. Perfect for our needs. The view and street
sounds from the open window added to the whole ambience of the place. A
true Paris experience! Thanks Thierry & Eric for all your helpful
assistance and prompt replies to my many emails.
Sunday, January 8th 2006 - 11:45:05 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 129 Name: Betsy Husting
E-mail address: BHUSTING@mn.rr.com
Comments: We have just returned from a glorious month in Paris staying
in Studio le Marais on Bourg-Tibourg. The location is perfect - a
lovely, lively neighborhood with a fabulous boulangerie on the corner
that makes the best croissants we've ever tasted, an inexpensive market
next door, an epicerie that makes fresh squeezed orange juice, a very
nice square at the end of the street, the elegant and wonderful Mariage
Freres Salon du The practically next door...and on and on. The
apartment is, at the most, five minutes from the Seine, Ile St. Louis,
& Notre Dame - perfect for those late evening strolls amidst the
beauty of the City of Light.
The apartment itself is delightfully cozy. Two of us were very
comfortable there for the month and never felt cramped. The tenants
were friendly, and one delightful woman even has a cat, Sigmund,
helping to ease our longings for our own pets. We enjoyed conversations
with her almost every day and, we believe, made a friend.
Thierry was very nice, wholly accommodating and went out of his way to
make everything perfect for us. We very much look forward to returning
and would HIGHLY recommend this apartment, Thierry, and Paris Best
Lodge to anyone.
Sunday, January 8th 2006 - 02:01:18 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 128 Name: Karlinsky, Sid &
Linda
E-mail address: karlinsky@sympatico.ca
Comments: Warmly greeted by Eric with croissants and a lb. of coffee
shortly after our arrival at Rue des Innocents, set the tone for our
enjoyable two-week stay and first visit to Paris. The studio apartment
was comfortable, kitchen equipped with the basics, bathroom with a
shower, and even a stereo to listen to the marvellous Paris FM jazz
station. The apartment is situated in a lively neighbourhood in 1e,
very close to the Chatelet metro station, walking distance to the
Louvre, Pompidou Center, other museums, shopping, many restaurants of
all types, and a wonderful bonus for jazz lovers - only a few minutes
walk to three first-rate jazz clubs. We have heartily recommended the
studio apartment and the website to several Toronto friends, some of
whom have already stayed there, and look forward to returning for
another visit to cover some of the Paris we didn't have time to
experience in a mere two weeks! Merci beaucoup Eric.
Saturday, January 7th 2006 - 04:21:18 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 127 Name: Chelle Macnaughtan -
Australia
Comments: I located Thierry and Eric at the recommendation of a
colleague who works in Paris, and have stayed in Studio des Innocents
and the smaller Studio de Sicile on three occassions in the last two
years. At all times both Thierry and Eric were wonderful in welcoming
me to Paris, and gave the best of attention. Both apartments are in
fantastic locations. Innocents is in the 1st arrondissement, looking
over the famous Fontaine des Innocents in Les Halles, with all
necessary amendments at hand, including a direct train link to Charles
de Gaulle. Sicile is in the the 4th arrondissement, the Marais, and
although smaller, has all the necessary facilities, and is within
walking distance of Hotel de Ville and the Seine. I have never stayed
in a hotel in Paris, and would always try and stay in one of Thierry or
Eric's apartments first. It's simply the way to go.
Saturday, January 7th 2006 - 04:18:27 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 126 Name: Carol & Mike
E-mail address: coniskey@comcast.net
Comments: you Thierry for a wonderful stay in your Etoile apartement!
It was our first trip to Paris, and we weren't sure if we should rent
an apartment or stay in a hotel. The apartment was great. It was clean,
in perfect condition, and very close to the metro. There was even a
grocery close by, and fresh baguettes across the street. I would not
hesitate to stay again.
Thursday, January 5th 2006 - 09:40:58 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 125 Name: Jane Sandilands
E-mail address: jane.sandilands@bigpond.com
Comments: This is the second time I have taken one of Thierry's
apartments. This time it was Studio St Germain, again in a wonderfully
vibrant location. Quiet (on the 3rd floor), once outside, I was in the
heart of buzzing St Germain des Pres: galleries, a quick walk to the
Seine, good cafes and bars, a boulangerie, fromagerie, supermarket.
Again, Thierry's attention to detail and prompt answer to any question
made my stay an absolute delight. I will be back!
Thursday, January 5th 2006 - 09:39:10 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 124 Name: Paul n Sara
E-mail address: pvluc@aol.com
Comments: Sara and I stayed in Eric's studio on Rue du Roi de
Sicile, just off Rue de Rivoli and only a few blocks from Notre Dame.
We greatly enjoyed this apartment. There were many benefits, such as
good price, proximity to markets and sights and nearness to Metro stops
(St Paul 3 blocks one way and Hotel de Ville 2 blocks in the other). We
made our arrangement for the flat only 2 days prior to occupying it. We
will be in France again in 2006 and we will certainly try
Parisbestlodge again.
Wednesday, January 4th 2006 - 12:48:49 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 123 Name: Fred
E-mail address: Sonny7471@comcast.net
Comments: My wife and I stayed at the Studio des Innocents in October.
The location could not have been better. Walking distance to many
wonderful things and the metro so close. We loved sitting at the window
after sightseeing and just watching people in the square. It was like
having our own seat at a bistro but we could wear our sweats. The price
incredibly reasonable. The apartment isn't fancy, but the usable space
with the bed folded back was way beyond what we expected. Thanks to
Eric and Thierry and we're already looking forward to returning.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2006 - 05:55:56 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 122 Name: Brenda
E-mail address: brendamariemurphy at gmail.com
Comments: My boyfriend and I rented Studio des Innocents this summer,
and it was fabulous! Quaint, clean and right in the middle of
everything. The rates were reasonable, and the location was perfect.
Thierry and Eric were excellent to deal with - they made the process
smooth and efficient. Even when we had a glitch with the TV, Eric had a
friend of his come over to the apartment to take care of it. And to top
it off, when I left a sentimental item behind, Eric mailed it back to
me here in Canada.
I will absolutely recommend Thierry and Eric to everyone I know, and
will be calling them again for my next trip :)
Brenda Murphy
Toronto, Canada
Tuesday, January 3rd 2006 - 01:16:44 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 121 Name: James and Mufridah
E-mail address: jcahill_at_usc.edu
Comments: We cannot say enough nice things about Paris Best Lodge or
the Studio Innocences. The apartment was well appointed, charming,
cozy, and perfectly located within a minutes walk of the metro, the
Pompadieu, and very close to the Louvre, Pont Neuf, as well as several
markets, cafes, etc.
Thierry, Eric, and Joel were all accomodating and helpful in all
aspects of our visit (from finding the right apartment, to coordinating
payment and making recommendations). We had a great time and will most
definitely use Paris Best Lodge each time we return to Paris.
Thanks for everything.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2006 - 08:36:28 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 120 Name: Nicole & Elenie
E-mail address: nicolem@mac.com
Comments: We spent a week at the Verrerie apartment a month or so ago
and had a fabulous time. The apartment is spacious and comfortable,
located in the heart of the Marais, and only a two minute walk to the
Metro, the supermarche, a thousand cafes and restaraunts and the Centre
Georges Pompidou. We spent our evenings in Paris wandering the tiny
meandering streets around the apartment and feeling like 'locals'.
Thierry was so very helpful in organising out accommodation, and Eric
and Joel were absolutely charming hosts. We can't recommend
ParisBestLodge highly enough, and have already suggested to some
friends going to Paris later this year that they should get in touch
with Thierry right away for a stylish and authentic Paris experience!
Thank you.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2006 - 02:54:53 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 119 Name: Warren S.
Comments: I just returned from a two-week stay in the Apartment des
Rosiers. It was wonderful. The apartment is large, clean, comfortable,
quiet, incredibly convenient to shopping, food, the Metro... and it is
on a lovely block in Marais. I couldn't have asked for more. I also
enjoyed use of the high-speed Internet to keep in touch with work and
friends. Knowing Thierry was always available if anything came up made
my visit comfortable as well. I would highly recommend this apartment
to any couple or single person visiting Paris; and since there is a
sofa bed in the living room (the bedroom is a completely separate room)
it'd be great for a couple with a child or even two couples. Thank you
Thierry!
Saturday, December 31st 2005 - 05:56:20 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 118 Name: sam hwangbo
E-mail address: eapusam@hotmail.com
Comments: My family (wife, two college age daughters and one teenager
son) stayed at GRANDE CHAUMIERE apartment for 13 days. This was our
second trip to Paris for me and wife. We enjoyed the stay very much. It
is a very new and clean apt with new everything (furniture, bath &
kitchen). The owner, Vicky, met us when we arrived at the apt from the
airport. When I did not have enough cash to pay for the apt rent due to
the ATM daily limitation, she just told me to bring the rest next day
to her apt. She even brought an extra bed for my son.
My family visited her apt twice and had one long conversation about
France, US and politics with roated chestnuts. What a treat!!! She told
us to where to shop and where to go to eat. She sent me several e-mail
on concerts and Paris information. She was like my own personal travel
agent.
The apt building has old charm character. If you are 4 start hotel
type, do not stay here. However, if you want to experience Paris, this
is the place to stay. Shop at ED market where grocery is cheaper than
US (hard to believe). I and my kids shoped at ED almost everyday to
sample French food and deserts. We even tried French tripe soup.
The Edgar metro station is only one two blocks from the apt. There is
morning farmers market on Saturday and Wed. There are also some shops
selling custome jerwely there for French. My wife and daughters spent a
few hundred dollars since price was very reasonable. You do not pay
tourist price there. We bought light lunch (roasted chiken, pork and
seafood rice, ham, cheese) there and ate at any part bench we could
find in Paris.
We used Grey shuttle (one recommanded by the apt owner) for airport
transportation which was cheaper than hiring two taxes for a family of
5 and 5 big luggages. For return trip to air port, a Mercedes van
showed up with a driver in three piece suite. He told us that the apt
was in an excellent area of the Paris. He also told us that he spend
last four day driving Kim Basinger in Paris for a movie production in
the same van.
I would like to thank Vicky for the excellent stay. If you want to
taste Paris, this apt will get you there.
Wednesday, December 14th 2005 - 07:43:55 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 117 Name: H. Mann
Comments: Oct 2005
My husband and I rented the Thorigny apartment in the Marais district
for a week this fall. It was a fabulous location because it allowed us
to walk everywhere,which is of course the best way to see Paris. We
were literally just down the street from the Picasso Museum.
The apartment is on a quiet street just off a major street. This
allowed us to access the restaurants easily, and we loved exploring the
area. Be sure to do the self-guided walking tour of the district.
The apartment itself was terrific, and exactly what we needed after
having spent a week meandering through Italy. It was extremely clean
and well-equipped. We were very grateful for the many guide books that
were available for us to use, also.
Thierry, of course, is an excellent host. He is gracious, available,
and entirely trust-worthy. His correspondence and instructions, prior
to our arrival, were clear and prompt.
We would definitely return and rent one of Thierry's apartments again!
Heather Mann
Denver, Colorado, USA
Monday, December 12th 2005 - 09:48:02 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 116 Name: Tom and Gwen
Comments: We had a great experience at Studio Mazarine. Absolutely
fantastic location, within easy walking distance to lots of shops,
markets, The Louvre and all of Paris' famous sites.
Thierry was a wonderful host and very helpful. The apartment had lots
of guide books and the internet was a big bonus.
Would highly recommend this safe neighbourhood and we would'nt hesitate
to stay here again.
Thanks again Thierry for making our stay so memorable and enjoyable.
Thursday, December 8th 2005 - 05:39:17 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 115 Name: Jason and Betsy
Bott
E-mail address: guyfoulard at yahoo.com
Comments: We had a great two weeks staying in Vicky's La Coupole
apartment in Montparnasse, which is now our favorite Paris
neighborhood. It's ideally located on a small, quiet street right off
Boulevard Montparnasse. Everything you need to survive in Paris is
within a couple of blocks of the apartment: Metro stops, boulangeries,
brasseries, cafés, several great creperies, cinemas, markets
(especially a great INNO/Monoprix store), and department stores if you
run out of clothes. If you don't have a cell phone, you can easily
purchase a phone card at the Tabac around the corner. Vicky is a great
hostess and the apartment was a clean and cozy home away from home.
We're looking forward to our next trip there, and are recommending La
Coupole to all our friends. (Vicky also showed us her La Grande
Chaumiere apartment a couple of blocks away, which is even more
charming and pleasant.) Thanks again for helping us have the best
vacation ever!
Tuesday, December 6th 2005 - 09:38:20 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 114 Name: the Evans Family
E-mail address: jeffandjenny@cox.net
Comments: Oh my, what a Wonderful Stay! The apartment was great! Oar
kids loved it too. We were provided with information and help whenever
we needed it. It was lovely that the owner even added Some extras for
the kids, which made a world of difference. Thank you for your
hospitality, you truly give the French a good name.
-the Evans Family
Wednesday, November 2nd 2005 - 03:51:02 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 113 Name: Vickie & Darren
E-mail address: par_courrier@yahoo.com
Comments: Dear Thierry, thank you for your hospitality. We loved Studio
Mazarine, everything we needed and the best location possible. Already
planning our next visit !
Best Wishes.
Vickie & Darren.
Tuesday, October 25th 2005 - 04:03:15 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 112 Name: Erin and Charley
E-mail address: luvpiggies@yahoo.com
Comments: What a phenomenal honeymoon we just had in Paris! And so much
of the charm came from our stay in the Studio Rivoli. The sixth-floor
balconies were perfect places to enjoy some Bordeaux while taking in
spectacular views of St. Paul-St. Louis church and the classic rooftops
of Le Marais. The apartment was furnished with everything we needed and
gave us the added bonus of a washer/dryer. The convenience to the metro
and to the Seine River (where we went for morning runs) was unbeatable.
AND we had incredible access to the charming chocolate shop across the
street!
Thank you, Thierry, for everything, and to Sue and Cristophe for such
an amazing place to stay! We'll be back as soon as possible!
Thursday, October 6th 2005 - 09:30:06 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 111 Name: Danielle & Jayson
E-mail address: dboudreau@globeandmail.ca
Comments: Thank you Vicky for a very lovely week in Paris. We had a
wonderful time on our first trip to France, and the location of La
Coupole was perfect. We took the subway everywhere. It's very
convenient and easy to use. We'd highly recommend the apartment and the
area. It was handy to have a washing machine too - save more room in
your suitcase for shopping! We also enjoyed being able to cook some of
our meals - better than a hotel.
Cheers, db
Sunday, October 2nd 2005 - 06:16:24 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 110 Name: James & Nicky Vallee
E-mail address: james.vallee@jwt.com
Comments: Just a note to thank you and tell you what a great time my
daughter and I had in Paris last week, while staying at your apartment
in rue de la Grande Chaumiere. Location was terrific (once we'd become
accustomed to the stairs), and the apartment was comfortable and quiet,
though the bathroom is certainly 'cosy'. It was Nicky's first visit to
Paris (a gift for her 21st birthday) and I am quite sure it will not be
her last - though whether she'll want to travel there again with her
old Dad is another matter!
Monday, September 26th 2005 - 02:07:43 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 109 Name: Barbra K. Kearney
E-mail address: barbrakearney@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi Thierry, I meant to write sooner to tell you how much I
appreciated all your kindness and your gracious hospitality during my
visit to Paris in March with my friend Kevin Day and my sister Denise.
The Place des Vosges apartment was so fantastique! We all enjoyed our
time so very much and wanted to thank you again for taking such good
care of us, you made my visit so very memorable, and I will be back
again some day to see you again. Au revoir! Sincerely, Barbra Kearney
Thursday, September 22nd 2005 - 12:00:23 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 108 Name: Jill C
E-mail address: jillnomad@hotmail.com
Comments: Dearest Thierry,
We had a wonderfull stay in your paris!...Rivoli apartment made it just
the perfect location. Everything was great and I hope to come back
sometime for sure!...I will recomend the apartment and your organising
to both friends and family. Thankyou very much.
Goodbye for now...au revoir!...Jill
Monday, September 19th 2005 - 01:48:54 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 107 Name: Slaven Zivkovic
E-mail address: slaven_z@hotmail.com
Comments: We stayed at "La Coupole" for a week in September and we
couldn't be happier with the apartment and the location. The apartment
was exactly as advertised - a clean, spacious studio in an elevator
building. The location was excellent - a quiet street in Montparnasse,
2 different metro stops within a 5 minute walk. The area is very
"happening" with many cool cafes, restoraunts, and creperies nearby.
There are also 2 supermarkets within walking distance.
Highly recommended! We will definitely use Parisbestlodge again on our
next trip to Paris.
Friday, September 16th 2005 - 12:40:38 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 106 Name: Mark and Sharon Orr
E-mail address: mark_orr@hotmail.com
Comments: Apartment Grande Chaumière
The owner Vicky was absolutely superb. Very helpful. She met us in the
street on our arrival and took the time to show us around the
neighbourhood so we would feel more at home!
The apartment was spotless and well positioned in Paris to make the
most of this great city's many attractions.
She wasn't joking about those stairs - who needs the gym!
The apartment was incredibly peaceful at night. Terrific after a long
flight getting there and many busy days sight seeing to be able to get
a good nights sleep.
Thank very much for a most enjoyable stay!
Mark Orr.
New Zealand
Sunday, September 11th 2005 - 01:11:51 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 105 Name: Walt & Natasha
E-mail address: schalick@hotmail.com
Comments: This is our second time staying in Place des Vosges. Thierry
and Marda are wonderful - extremely thoughtful and hospitable. The
apartment has only gotten better with time. We give Thierry and his
apartments our very highest recommendation.
Saturday, September 10th 2005 - 01:13:53 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 104 Name: KJ Perry
E-mail address: theperrys@shaw.ca
Comments: We rented La Coupole from Vicky for the month of June in
celebration of our 50th anniversary. I wanted to let you know how
pleased we were with all the arrangements made for our stay in Paris.
Vicky's apartment was superb in every way. It was quiet, extremely well
equipped and in a wonderful area with all facilities nearby. Having the
market at the end of Rue Delambre twice a week was an added surprise. A
different metro line available at each end of the street another
advantage. Simply a great area, so close to many of the wonderful Paris
sites, with so very many restaurants available. Vicky and her family
were so kind to us and she lives so close to the apartment that we were
able to see her quite often. La Coupole is truly a fabulous apartment
for anyone who wishes to be in the heart of one of the finest districts
in Paris. Thank you again Thierry for all your help. I have already,
and will continue to recommend your website and, of course, Vicky's
apartment to all our friends who might be thinking of a holiday in
Paris. We had a very memorable time indeed and would love to return to
do the whole trip again; there is much more to see and do!!
Regards,
Ken Perry
Wednesday, July 27th 2005 - 11:48:49 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 103 Name: paul larsen
E-mail address: laursenp at surewest.net
Comments: Hello Thierry,
Thank you so much for arranging our stay in Paris. The apartment Rivoli
worked out very well for us. It was so much better than staying in a
hotel! Thank you again for making our stay in Paris easy and enjoyable.
We look forward to coming back again some day.
Paul Laursen
Tuesday, July 12th 2005 - 07:53:43 AM
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Message : 102
Name: Rita
E-mail address: 4kinsale@comcast.net
Comments: My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at the Rosiers
Apartment in the Maris May 8-15, 2005. What a nice location, and such a
charming neighborhood. Being 2 short blocks away from the metro was
very convenient, and we liked strolling down Rue de Rivoli where we
found a great Italian restaurant and 2 wonderful Patisseries.
The apartment was spotless and furnished with all new appliances, and
we were pleased to have an internet connection for our laptop. The
apartment was exactly what we had hoped for, and it was nice to have
lots of room to spread out in. We also booked the shuttle van service
from the Links page. It was fast and convenient.
So, our first trip to Paris was a great success, and we're looking
forward to our next visit. Thanks, Thierry, for making it such an easy
process. Our best wishes and thanks.
Wednesday, June 8th 2005 - 08:19:37 PM
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Message : 101
Name: Rich and Edie Ziskind
E-mail address: ziskindr@saic.com
Comments: We spent a month in the Champs Elysees apartment. Everything
about the apartment was accurately represented by Thierry and we were
not disappointed in any way with the accommodations. Thierry was easy
and efficient to deal with and is a man of his word. We especially
enjoyed the location of this apartment since it was so convenient to
the Champs Elysees, the Metro, and many notable sights and restaurants.
This was an excellent experience.
Friday, June 3rd 2005 - 09:09:28 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 100 Name: Brian S
E-mail address: Silverman@Rotman.Utoronto.Ca
Comments: We are now back in Toronto after a wonderful trip to France.
Thanks so much for everything regarding the apartment la Verrerie. We
had a lovely time in the apartment and in the Marais neighborhood. We
will recommend it heartily to our friends.
All best,
Brian
Monday, May 30th 2005 - 02:39:13 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 99 Name: Craig Weis
E-mail address: weis@telus.net
Comments: We had a wonderful stay in the apartment at Place de Vosges.
This apartment is in the perfect location in Marais and offers great
accessibilty to all of Paris. The amenities are comfortable and Thierry
is an honest and most pleasurable person to deal with. He really does
provide everything you need to be comfortable. I really can't say
enough about how much we enjoyed the amenities and the location. O.K.
maybe the shower was a little weak and the apartment is a little small
for 3 adults(still bigger than a hotel room) but nothing else to be
concerned about.
Monday, May 23rd 2005 - 12:11:45 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 98 Name: Christy C-P
E-mail address: ccarter@ameritech.net
Comments: Dear Thierry,
I just want to take a moment to tell you how very much we enjoyed
staying in your charming Studio Marais earlier this year (the first
week of February).The apartment is lovely and well cared for. You
provided everything we needed to have a truly wonderful visit. And your
artwork provided a special surprise!
I have shared your website with many people since my return. I hope you
will hear from some of them if you haven't already. In fact, this
evening, I am emailing your website address to a friend who will be in
Paris this summer.
We hope to return next spring. As soon as we know the exact dates of
our visit, I will write to see if your apartment is available.
Thank you again, and best of luck!
Christy
Friday, May 13th 2005 - 09:53:05 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 97 Name: Jody and Bob L.,
Pittsburgh, PA
E-mail address: JodyBL001@aol.com
Comments: Thank you Thierry! We had a wonderful time at Studio
Mazarine. The apartment is well equipped and centrally located. A short
two blocks to Rue de Buci with all the epicurean delights anyone could
want not to mention dozens of wonderful Bistros and Cafes all within a
short walk.
But more about the apartment; what a pleasure to be able to pack light
and do wash! And to have coffee in the morning on our own terrace. And
thank you for stocking your shelves with Paris Travel books, they were
a wonderful resource.
Also, for us computer addicted Americans it was wonderful to have one
here with an English key board. We were able to keep in touch with
people back home and look up Paris addresses, restaurant reviews, phone
numbers and weather.
Thank you again Thierry!
We hope to be back soon.
Bob and Jody L.
Saturday, April 9th 2005 - 12:41:08 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 96 Name: Robin P
E-mail address: prouds@tds.net
Comments: We had a fabulous time at the Studio Mazarine the week of
March 14. I was a little hesitant about booking over the internet but
Thierry had such glowing reviews, and now I will add to them. The
location was excellent, only a block from the quai, and walking
distance to Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame, Louvre, Pompidou and much more.
The apartment was so much better than a hotel, besides being cheaper!
There was plenty of room, and it was a real luxury to have the little
kitchen and our own washer/dryer, as well as the internet access.
Thierry gives excellent personal service, and I think he even arranged
the weather for us. The day we arrived was the first warm day of the
year. All the cafes put their tables out and the bouquinistes opened
their stalls. It stayed that way for the whole week, while back home in
the midwestern US it was snowing. Really a perfect vacation, and I
would recommend these apartments to anyone.
Sunday, March 27th 2005 - 02:30:13 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 95 Name: laura S
E-mail address: laurasohn@gmail.com
Comments: Hello Thierry,
I have had the BEST time. i love paris and i love this apartment. it
made my stay about 1 million times more enjoyable. thank you for being
so easy to work with and i will recommend your apartments whenever I
have the chance to! if I come back I will certainly try to stay here
again.
Monday, March 7th 2005 - 03:43:12 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 94 Name: Kelly and Vienna
E-mail address: k_sze@yahoo.com
Comments: Parisbestlodge is the only way to stay in Paris...
You can cook, which you can save a lot of money.
And do your laundry, which you can bring a lot less cloth with you.
And if that is what you decided... EMAIL THIERRY!
Nice guy and very helpful!
I really enjoy my 2weeks holiday there.
K
Tuesday, March 1st 2005 - 02:35:50 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 93 Name: Salvatore and
Maryann
E-mail address: diliberto1at msn.com
Comments: Dear Thierry,
My wife and I are leaving tomorrow morning but we want to thank you for
the wonderful time we have had at 33 Rue de Turenne. The apartment had
everything we needed and the location was spectacular. We will miss
every shop on our street and most of all we will miss Cafe Baci.
Thank you so much for your recommendation to this very excellent
restaurant. We ate there almost every day for lunch or dinner.The staff
was great and we met wonderful people there.
I will tell all of our friends about your lovely apartment and I hope
we have a chance to rent from you again.
Sincerely,
Salvatore and Maryann
Tuesday, March 1st 2005 - 01:24:09 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 92 Name: Sandra
E-mail address: pizzazz@zebra.net
Comments: I wish Thierry could clone himself so that all visitors to
Paris could have the same experience as we do. Unlike hotels, which can
be cold, impersonal, overpriced and too touristy, his apartments have
all the charm, warmth, and welcome our own home has. I am from the deep
south of the US and hospitality for us is akin to religion. Thierry's
passion for Paris is equal to this belief. And because of that we come
year, after year to our home away from home. And he always makes us
glad we did. Sandra
Thursday, February 24th 2005 - 12:00:22 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 91 Name: Jan
Philpott-Thompson
E-mail address: janphilpott@optusnet.com.au
Comments: My husband and I have travelled extensively throughout
Europe, for many years and I would like to recommend this outstanding
service to all travellers to Paris. We booked an apartment and it has
been the smoothest experience we have experienced to date, Thierry from
Apartments in Paris - Parisbestlodge, is so professional and everything
is confirmed immediately, his attention to detail is tremendous. After
selecting the apartment Le Coupole, we were then placed in contact with
the Manager, Vicky, who has also been a delight to deal with, she has
recommended many different restaurants, bakeries, within walking
distance to our apartment and has also suggested different links for
transportation and theatres for us to peruse, this of course, will make
our stay in Paris, a very happy and memorable one. Congratulations to
an outstanding team, it is a pleasure dealing with you. We will
certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to other travellers
from Australia. Merci, you know the true meaning of professionalism.
John and Jan Thompson
Tuesday, January 25th 2005 - 11:31:37 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 90 Name: Jane Sandilands
E-mail address: jane.sandilands@bigpond.com
Comments: My daughter and I had two wonderful weeks at the Apartment
Place des Vosges in the Marais. Thierry is a wonderfully thoughtful and
considerate host and the apartment is everything we hoped for:
warm,quiet,welcoming and safe. We would certainly stay again - as often
as possible.
Monday, January 17th 2005 - 02:16:41 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 89 Name: Amy Cheng
E-mail address: amycheng@aol.com
Comments: Had a wonderful one week stay at Studio Mazarine. This is the
second time this year we've stayed in one of Thierry's apartments. The
studio was perfect: great location in the heart of Paris, the studio
has every convenience you could want including cable television an
internet. The apartment is also beautifully decorated and very
comfortable. Thierry is a great host and his
apartments are terrific. We'll continue to stay at his places anytime
we want to come to Paris in the future.
Friday, January 14th 2005 - 01:13:47 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 88
Name: Tawny DeVore
E-mail address: tdevore@gene.com
Comments: Thierry --
My husband Javan and I stayed at Studio Mazarine in late October of
2004. I have to say that we couldn't have had a more perfect experience
for our first trip to Paris. The apartment was warm and quaint, clean,
convenient to everything we wanted to see and made us feel like true
Parisiens! Your personal attention to us was also much appreciated. I'm
spoiled! I don't think I could come back and stay anywhere else! We
look forward to many more trips in the years to come and staying in
touch with you --
Best, The DeVores
Friday, January 7th 2005 - 08:43:12 AM
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Message : 87
Name: Louis B
E-mail address: lborgenicht@comcast.net
Comments: We have rented 6 apartments over the years in Paris and
studio Mazarine is undoubtedly the best one. We designed, comfortable,
great bed,up to date kitchen area and bath.
Most telling was Thierry's comment that he designed his places "as if
he was going to live there." He has thought of everything.
Brilliant.
Louis
Monday, December 13th 2004 - 03:14:28 AM
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Message : 86
Name: Charles Hodgkins
E-mail address: mister_sinlindin@yahoo.com
Comments: My wife and I just spent a week honeymooning here in Paris,
staying at the Place des Vosges apartment the entire time. Terrific
little place! So much more comfortable than a hotel stay -- like a home
away from home. Fantastic location...very clean...easy Metro/bus
access...cool steps up to the sleeping mezzanine...what more could we
ask for? Thanks for providing such ideal accommodations!
Monday, November 22nd 2004 - 02:12:57 PM
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Message : 85
Name: Jennifer Lee
E-mail address: leejennifer[at]{NOSPAM}gmail.com
Homepage URL: http://waitingforparis.blogspot.com
Comments: Hi Thierry,
We just got back from a marvelous week in Paris. We stayed at the La
Verrerie apartment, right in the heart of Le Marais, and we couldn't
have been more pleased. Eric (owner of la VERRERIE apartment) was the
kindest person we met all week, and he went out of his way to make us
feel welcome. The apartment is *so* beautiful, and there was nothing
more magical than waking up in the morning and hearing the bells of
Notre Dame -- which was less than a five minute walk away -- chiming in
all their glory.
I loved that the windows overlooked the courtyard, because even when
the streets were busy, it meant that we were isolated from the noise.
There were so many shops to discover in that neighborhood, and a week
wasn't nearly enough! Also, we loved having the metro stop just steps
away from our front door.
Really, this was the perfect trip. Thank you ever so much, Thierry,
because both you and Eric were terrific to work with, and you both
helped make this the most fantastic vacation we've yet taken. We won't
consider using anyone else for our next trip to Paris, and I will be
certain to sing your praises to any friends, family or strangers who
might be considering a Paris apartment rental. Thanks again!
Cheers, Jennifer Lee
Saturday, October 30th 2004 - 12:08:21 PM
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Message : 84
Name: Larry
E-mail address: LZAP@pacbell.net
Comments: My partner and I rented the Studio St. Germain for a month
this past winter. I just can't say enough about it. First, the location
was so convenient. Metro stops Odeon & St Germain, close either
side of the apartment. We were able to walk everywhere (well, within
reason)within a few minutes. Having never been to Paris before, I made
sure I saw alot on this trip. I did use the Metro alot, but walking was
one of the best parts. I was able to see the galleries and the museums
all around our apartment. The architecture along the streets is
georgeous. The Lourvre is 10 minutes away. There are several wonderful
bakeries, markets, wine shops all within a minutes walk. We did our
shopping and prepared meals in the kitchen, which I was surprised was
so well equipped. Thierry is very quick to respond to you if you need
him. Example, I was there 3 days and the computer monitor in our unit
blew out. I called Thierry and he had a new flat panel in our apartment
that day. He is a great host and we are planning our next trip back
soon. We are deciding on trying another one of his units or going with
a sure bet and take the Studio St. Germain again. Try it, you will love
it.
Wednesday, October 27th 2004 - 04:56:57 PM
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Message : 83
Name: Margaret Kain
E-mail address: mmknefk@AOL.com
Comments: We appreciate the tremendous care you have taken to see to
every detail. We have enjoyed our stay here, and would readily
recommend you and this PLACE des VOSGES apartment to friends and
family. Thank you.
Thursday, October 21st 2004 - 01:39:53 AM
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Message : 82
Name: Kellie Fraser
E-mail address: kellie_fraser75@hotmail.com
Comments: Thank you Thierry for a wonderful stay at such short notice.
We loved our 4 nights in Paris and especially thanks to a great
apartment to rest in after a long day sight seeing.
See you again next year..
Friday, October 15th 2004 - 03:26:37 PM
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Message : 81
Name: Ana Suhaili
E-mail address: anajulie@singnet.com.sg
Comments: It took me so long before putting up my review due to my
hectic schedule and health problem just after returning fr my yearly
holiday to Europe. But here I am...
In the past, I had one of the most amazing job in the world, travelling
and reviewing some of the best hotels in Asia, in particular those in
Bali and Jakarta, when I was with www.asiahotels.com Though, Mr
Thierry's apartments are not classified under hotel or resort, I would
like to give his Place des Vosge apartment a score of 9.5/10 (well,
sorry, Thierry, nobody is perfect!) The place is large and more than
comfortable enough for a single traveller like me, in fact, it can
accomodate up to 4 guests but will be too crowded. The ameneties in the
apartment are perfect - I didn't feel I miss anything. And the massage
shower was really a luxury after a very long walk, though I wish to
have a bath tub. The mattress, pillows and the comforter are much
better than those I found in 4, even 5 star hotels in Paris. Truly one
luxury holiday for me. The free high-speed internet connection was
really helpful as I was working too when in Paris, enable me not to
lose contact with my suppliers and friends back in Asia - and saving me
money fr calling them. I have one comment though, I wish Mr Thierry
provides more DVD with English subtitles coz almost everything on local
and cable TV channels are in French.
The location was excellent, and I can just walk to Notre Dame,
Bastille, and I even walked all the way to Tour Eiffel (well, I
couldn't get a taxi, and it was a very, very, very long walk, but I
love walking in Paris). There are lots of high-end and low-end
restaurants around, plus many boutiques to cater every budget. Those
money I saved on long distance phone calls, there, I spent in those
boutiques.
But the best part of my stay at this apartment in Place des Vosges was
Mr Thierry himself. He is such a kind man, the kindest I have ever met
in Paris so far. He is very sympathetic, full of life and kindness in
him, and very, patient and understanding. That, for me, who has done my
fair share of travelling and reviewing hotels, is extremely priceless.
He made me feel so at home and welcome. And for this, I know that I am
now had a new friend in Paris. And will always stay in one of his
lovely apartment for my yearly trip to Paris.
Thank you, Thierry, for making my 2004 holiday in Paris the most
memorable one. See you very soon.
Friday, October 15th 2004 - 03:24:55 PM
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Message : 80
Name: Dave Mowery & Kerri Aiello
E-mail address: damkla@winfirst.com
Comments: Greetings to all,
We just returned from 14 days in Paris where we stayed in Thierry's
Place des Vosges apartment. Cafes, shops, markets, museums and the
Metro were close at hand. The apartment was a great home away from home
for us. The computer was very usefully for downloading pictures as well
as keeping in touch with family. Most of all, Thierry was the perfect
landlord. You can't go wrong with Place des Vosges.
Dave and Kerri
Friday, October 8th 2004 - 01:01:05 AM
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Message : 79
Name: Fiori Cippoletti
E-mail address: fiori@windermere.com
Comments: Thierry,
I have traveled to Paris quite a few times and this is my first time
staying in an apartment where I truly felt we were able to experience
the Parisian lifestyle for 10 wonderful days! From our original
contact, you were professional and helped us to make a great choice
with the studio Place des Vosges. We found the apartment exactly like
the pictures only better! The Marais neighborhood is a wonderful and
central location to enjoy a visit to Paris from and you have made it
all so easy and conveinient providing suggestions for supermarkets,
brasseries and activities that we found in the apartment. We were
charmed by the fact that you came over shortly after our arrival to
aquaint us with the appliances, etc. and stock the kitchen with
essentials. Having the phone and computer with unlimited internet
service was great...Knowing that we could call you anytime if needed
but being on our own was just perfect! I will definately recommend
Paris Best Lodge to my friends and can't wait to come back again for a
visit very soon!
Thanks for everything Thierry!
Fiori, Leonard & Zac
Tuesday, August 31st 2004 - 11:13:29 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 78 Name: Roland and Ann
E-mail address: jloeve@bigpond.net.au
Comments: We had a great time, in a terrific apartment with all the
facilities necessary and a great locale. We have family who will visit
and we will recommend your service highly.Bon sante et a la prochaine!
Roland et Ann.
Tuesday, August 31st 2004 - 12:34:01 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 77 Name: Carol B
E-mail address: carolbirch at zoom.co.uk
Comments: Just to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Paris.
Your apartment (VERRERIE) is a fantastic place to stay, we had
everything we needed and I hope that we will be able to stay there
again in the future. Thank you for everything.
All the very best, Carol.
Saturday, August 21st 2004 - 08:49:28 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 76 Name: Hartmut Fanck
E-mail address: fanck@web.de
Comments: Hallo!
we just arrived from Paris over Würzburg at home. Let me give you
some notes for visitors from germany.
Wir (Familie mit zwei jugendlichen Töchtern) waren eine Woche im
Appartment "La Verrerie". Die Beschreibung stimmt hundertprozentig. Die
Lage ist absolut top. Zur Seine sind es vielleicht 300 m, zu Notre Dame
sind es max. 100 m mehr. Tatsache ist: Man/Frau ist mitten im alten
Paris. Das Appartment selbst ist für 4 Personen vergleichsweise
klein. Die Fotos geben die Ausstattung gut wieder. Es ist alles ein
wenig "wie es sich ein Deutscher in einer Pariser Wohnung vorstellt".
Erwartet keinen super Luxus. Dafür wird viel Pariser
Lebensgefühl geboten. Die Wohnung liegt in einem absoluten ruhigen
Hinterhof. Wir habe uns so einige Male gewundert, wie das lautere
Zentrum so toll abgeschirmt ist.
Metro-Station und alles andere (Supermarkt gegenüber der
Rückseite des Centre Pompidou, tollter Bäcker in der Rue
Rambuteau, Fußgängerzone zum Centre Pompidou und zu Les
Halles) liegen direkt vor der Tür.
Kritisch ist die Parksituation, falls man - wie wir - mit dem PKW
kommt. Empfehlen kann ich dann nur das Parkhaus am Hotel de Ville
(leider 100 Euro die Woche, aber O.K.).
Thierry ist absolut vertrauenwürdig. Der vorab geforderte Scheck
wurde natürlich wieder ausgehändigt.
Fazit: Novotel oder ähnliches ist im Zweifel billiger. So
schön wie im Appartment La Verrerie schläft und wohnt man
dort aber sicher nicht. Wir waren sicher nicht zum letzten mal in Paris
und bei Parisbestlodge.
Thank you and "merci"
Hartmut
Wednesday, August 11th 2004 - 09:18:22 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 75 Name: James Rodriguez
E-mail address: jrodriguez@earthlink.net
Homepage URL: http://brandyandjames.texasdemolay.org
Comments: My new bride and I recently spent ten nights in Thierry's
Studio Saint Germain, and it was a wonderful experience! Everything you
need is within easy walking distance. There is a supermarket about one
block away and a great boulangerie (bakery) a block further down Rue
Mazarine. The convenience of having a computer with an internet
connection in the apartment made it easy to find restaurant reviews and
maps (though there are plenty of such books left behind by gracious
former renters) and to communicate back home. The nifty washer/dryer
meant we could pack light to save room for our souvenirs. The apartment
really couldn't have been in a better location with the Louvre,
Museé d'Orsay, Les Invalides, Notre Dame, Ste.-Chapelle and much
more within a few minutes' walk of our front door and the rest easily
accessible from the Metro station nearby. Thank you Thierry for a great
apartment! We had a wonderful time and I'll be happy to provide tips
and recommendations to others considering renting from you.
Sunday, August 1st 2004 - 09:55:35 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 74 Name: Kelly and Will
Comments: Bonjour Thierry
We are sad we are leaving after 14 wonderful days in Studio Saint
Germain. The apartment was very clean, and had all the amenities needed
for a comfortable stay. The location was excellent, very close to many
of the major Paris sites (not to mention some great places to eat like
Paul's boulangerie).
The close proximity of Studio Mazarine (less than one block) was
wonderful. My sister and brother-in-law met up with us our second week,
and we had a great time in our "home away from home".
We highly recommend your apartments! We can't wait to come back to
Paris and Saint Germain Des Pres.
au revoir,
Kelly and Will
Friday, July 30th 2004 - 11:56:29 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 73 Name: Kathleen and Paul
E-mail address: pknark@comcast.net
Comments: Hello Thierry,
We absolutely loved staying the past 2 weeks at Studio Marais. It was
as pictured, very clean, very quiet, and well-laid out.We never felt
cramped.
To echo what realtors say about buying a house, the most important
thing is "location, location, location" and the 4th arrondissement is
just the perfect location.We walked to Notre Dame within minutes.
We loved the area with it's small streets,shops and cafes. We found
"Les Philosophes" cafe (rue du Vieille-du-Temple)especially good.
(check out the restrooms).
We echo what others have noted, you are indeed an excellent host.I
greatly appreciated your getting us the cell phone SIMS card
You have so many nice touches in the apartment---having coffee,paper
products,and soap provided was unexpected.The use of free internet was
essential not only for us but needed for help with family emergency.
We both love Paris and have been several times. We always hope to
return. Whenever we do, we will first contact you.
Thank you again,
Kathleen and Paul N.
Friday, July 23rd 2004 - 02:13:33 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 72 Name: Kelli and Brandon
E-mail address: kellimudge@hotmail.com
Comments: My boyfriend and I have been to Paris to visit friends
several times, but this was our first time to stay in an apartment.
After I'd read a travel article, which suggested staying in an
apartment, I started searching online. I came upon Thierry's website
and was pleased with what I found. I had many questions, and Thierry
answered all of them promptly. We decided on Place des Vosges, and when
we arrived, it was exactly as it was in the picture. Thierry met us in
the evening, bringing coffee and baguettes, and was truly as nice in
person as he was in our email communication. We had the most wonderful
time, cooking dinner for our friends in the apartment, having coffee
every morning and shopping on Rue des Francs Bourgeois. Everything is
accessible, from museums to markets, and there are several cafe's
nearby. We had ten relaxing days there, and when we return to Paris
next year, we plan on staying at Place des Vosges again. Thank you,
Thierry, for everything, and my apologies for just getting around to
writing!
Best,
Kelli and Brandon
Monday, July 12th 2004 - 04:46:21 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 71 Name: Patricia and Joseph
E-mail address: pbaxter@sonic.net
Comments: Our apt. was wonderful. Thierry was available 24/7. We look
forward to many more trips to Paris but only if we are able to get an
apt with Parisbestlodge. We are very picky. Thank you so much for being
so helpful. Patricia,Joseph, Sara and Asha thank you and we have
recommended you to our best friends in California. We hope to return in
October 2004.
Sunday, July 4th 2004 - 04:58:24 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 70 Name: Annie and Steve
E-mail address: a.hilton@ntlworld.com
Comments: Thierry,
A short note to say thank you for the studio Marais. We felt very
comfortable and it helped to make our visit to Paris memorable and
enjoyable.
We made the most of the lovely weather, walking everywhere and enjoying
the Parisienne life as well as some of the main tourist sites.
But there is so much more to do and see, so hopefully we will be able
to stay in another of your apartments before too long.
Thanks once again
Annie & Steve
Saturday, July 3rd 2004 - 11:09:49 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 69 Name: Sofie C
E-mail address: loaf_wad@hotmail.com
Comments: Good Morning Thierry!
I am having such a wonderful time in Paris - especially here at the
studio St Germain. It is so close to everything and so convenient - so
amazing. If I was lucky enough to find work here, this is the area I
would love to stay.
Thanks again for letting me stay in this fabulous place. I have sent
this to all my friends and they love it! Perhaps you will have some
more visitors in a few months...
Warm regards
Sofie
Saturday, July 3rd 2004 - 11:07:50 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 68 Name: Amy Cheng
E-mail address: amycheng@aol.com
Comments: My fiance and I had a wonderful time staying at Thierry's
Studio St. Germain. The location is truly ideal. Anything you could
want in terms of food, restuarants, museums, shops are right around the
corner. The apartment is quite comfortable with any amenity that you
could want. The internet access is also terrific and really useful for
staying in touch with those at home and finding out any info about
paris you may need. Theirry is a great host and is always accessible if
you need any information or help with anything while in paris. Thanks
again Thierry for having this great service. We will call you again
next time we come to Paris.
Thursday, July 1st 2004 - 07:06:35 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 67 Name: Marie
Comments: I recently lived for a week in the Studio Thorigny apartment
and I can't say enough about how wonderful it was. I very much enjoyed
the Marais. The street was quiet and charming and near many fantastic
museums. I liked it much more than I would have had I been staying in a
hotel.
I can honestly say that Thierry is a gracious and helpful landlord. I
will be recommending ParisBestLodge to all of my friends.
THANK YOU THIERRY!
Tuesday, June 29th 2004 - 03:53:33 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 66 Name: Maureen and Bill Mutton
Comments: We have spent a wonderful 11 days in the studio apartment in
the Marais. It is excellent, much more spacious than we expected.
Thierry has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. He is
a very welcoming and straight forward person to deal with. The washing
machine was particularly welcome after 7 weeks travelling! We will be
recommending his apartments to all our Australian friends. Hope we can
make it back.
Thankyou Thierry. Maureen and Bill Mutton Canberra Australia
Wednesday, June 23rd 2004 - 01:13:31 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 65 Name: Dr. N. Bradley-Cromey
E-mail address: nbradley@richmond.edu
Comments: Vos appartements parisiens sont uniques et charmants. On aime
surtout la lumiere naturelle et le calme, une ambiance non-touristique
authentique. Merci de votre aide.
Friday, June 11th 2004 - 01:53:07 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 64 Name: Michael & Misti
E-mail address: aumorgan3@hotmail.com
Comments: We visited Paris in late April for our 1st anniversary. We
stayed at Studio Mazarine. We were very satisfied with the apartment
and Thierry. The apartment was very clean and charming. Thierry was
very helpful and responded to our emails quickly. I would highly
recommend the apartment and location.
Thursday, April 29th 2004 - 08:08:55 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 63 Name: Barnaby Go & Georgina
Edwards
E-mail address: BarnabyG@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.gocomputing.net
Comments: Thierry,
Your St. Germain studio on rue Jacques-Callot quickly became our "home"
for the week+ we spent in Paris on Honeymoon. Thank you for all the
caring touches that made our stay delightful...the "tips" about what to
check out in the neighborhood, the time you took to greet us when we
arrived (especially for teaching us how to use the nifty
washer/dryer!), and maintaining such a lovely apartment.
We tell all our friends about Paris BestLodge. Hopefully, we will make
it back for a wedding anniversary some day!
Best wishes, Barnaby & Georgina
Sunday, April 18th 2004 - 11:30:53 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 62 Name: Bob Lee
E-mail address: fourl@shaw.ca
Comments: My son and I came to Paris to celebrate his 16th birthday.
Thierry was very helpful and he found us a wonderful place to stay in
the Marais. The accomodations were very clean and larger than we
expected and the location was excellent. We highly recommend him and
his apartments and I will be back soon to show my wife the wonderful
city of Paris.
Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 03:06:26 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 61 Name: Brett & Ginger Conley
E-mail address: bconley@kc.rr.com
Comments: We spent a week in Paris with our two sons - 13 and 9 years
old. We stayed at the Victor Hugo apartment - just by the Pompidou
centre. The apartment was excellent and the location was superb.
Thierry was an excellent host and has some outstanding properties. For
us this was a far better experience than staying in a hotel and renting
two small rooms. You get more for your money and you experience the
city much like a Parisian. While we saw most all major sites the best
experience was simply walking through the neighborhoods of Beauborg,
Marais and the Latin Quarter. We rarely used the Metro because we could
walk to where we needed to go. We would highly recommend Parisbestlodge
to either couples or families.
Friday, March 19th 2004 - 12:21:54 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 60 Name: Cindy & Al
E-mail address: cindyao@rcn.com
Comments: Dear Thierry,
Our 8 nights in your Place des Vosges apartment was delightful and very
comfortable. We loved the apartment and the neighborhood. Thank you so
much for owning wonderful apartments and making them available to
travellers from afar. We definitely will look to your website for our
lodgings for our next Paris trip -- soon I hope.
Thank you again.
Cindy & Al
San Francisco, California, USA
Tuesday, March 2nd 2004 - 11:41:38 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 59 Name: Alan Sharp Paul
E-mail address: sharppaulNOSPAM@mac.com
Comments: My wife and I stayed in the Saint Germain studio this
February and I am happy to say that things couldn't have been more
perfect. The studio is great, the area is great and having constant
internet access is certainly very handy. Thierry is fantastic, I don't
know how he did it but whenever we emailed him a question he got back
to me almost immediately. I would have no hesitation in recommending
Paris Best Lodge to anyone planning a Paris stay.
Wednesday, March 10th 2004 - 09:50:25 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 58 Name: sharon langman
E-mail address: slangman4@aol.com
Comments: All the accolades for Thierry are well deserved. He is a true
gem! A most gracious and caring landlord.
Every comfort exists in his Marais apartment from internet access to
perfectly operating heat which was most welcome in February. Thierry
has impeccable style and taste which is reflective in his decor of
apartments. The Marais district with its numerous museums, bistos, and
boutiques is a marvelous surrounding to come "home" to each evening.
One really feels like they are housed in a friends home thanks to the
thoughtfulness of Thierry.
Saturday, February 28th 2004 - 07:32:02 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 57 Name: Sandra
E-mail address: pizzazz@zebra,net
Comments: To me, Paris is all about great discoveries and the pleasure
they bring in finding them. Among my great discoveries in Paris is
finding a landlord like Mr. Thierry. There is no hassel in dealing with
him, deposits are returned promptly (as promised) the apartments are
all clean, nice, and in a desirable neighborhood. Having a landlord
like him makes it easier and desirable to return to Paris each year.
Which I have. Thanks Mr. Thierry and keep up the good work. Sandra
Monday, February 16th 2004 - 12:44:21 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 56 Name: W&N
E-mail address: schalick@hotmail.com
Comments: To all considering renting with Thierry:
We are global travellers who stayed at the Place des Vosges Studio for
a month. It is a great location with a divine bakery at the end of the
street. It was marvelous!
Thierry is sensitive, proactive and very professional.
We could not have asked for more.
Enjoy! W&N
Monday, February 2nd 2004 - 02:01:17 AM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 55 Name: Lisa
E-mail address: LVanV1@aol.com
Comments: I cannot imagine visiting Paris and not experiencing one of
these apartments. I have stayed in two different studios on 2 different
occassions and plan on staying again. Thierry speaks wonderful English,
his apartments are clean, in great neighborhoods and he is honest and
straight-forward. I highly recommend these apartments.
Saturday, January 3rd 2004 - 06:07:12 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message : 54 Name: Bob and Mollie Stanford
E-mail address: b.stanford@verizon.net
Comments: Thierry,
Just wanted to drop you a short note to Thank You for sending us (at
the end of November) to the studio on Square des Innocents.
The studio worked out well both in size and location. I am not sure
that we could have found something as good.
When we return to Paris I will be sure to contact you.
Also we wish to Thank You (again) very much for your recommendation of
the restaurant le Belier in the "L" Hotel. It was wonderful and we had
a wonderful, memorable, and thoroughly enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner
there. It was everything you said it was...and we will return to le
Belier on our next trip to Pairs.
I am recommending the restaurant...you... to any and all people who are
interested in going to Paris.
Thanks again,
Friday, December 19th 2003 - 10:17:24 AM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 53
Name : David and Heather Email : hmac@HighSpeedPlus.com Comments : Hi Thierry, Just a note to let you know
we're doing fine The neighbourhood is
incredible - we are overwhelmed by all the good food around us. I fear
we're going to return home totally obese!! How do Parisians stay slim
if they're eating all the time?! David's conference (at the
Hotel Lucetia) is only an 8 min. walk from here - perfect! The flat is perfect -
everything works and you've thought of all the basic necessities to
make a visit go smoothly. The computer has been a
special blessing - thank you thank you. But most of all, thank you for
providing a COMFORTABLE bed and good, clean pillows. You have no idea
how much this is appreciated. The older one gets the harder
it is to overcome jet lag it seems!! Plus the street is surprisingly
quiet at night - another blessing. We are very grateful as I'm sure
your other tenants have been. Word will spread. Cheers, Heather
Friday,
December 5th 2003 - 11:55:03 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 52
Name : Ric Arenas Email : Ric.Arenas@kaz.com Comments : Thierry, Just a quick note to tell you
once again how much we enjoyed staying at Etoile Palace. The apartment
was perfect for myself and my family and the location was ideal for
visiting all the major tourist attractions. For that one week we felt
like Parisians living in the city! I would recommend you properties to
anyone planning a trip to Paris. Regards, Ric Arenas and Family.
Monday,
December 1st 2003 - 01:55:22 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 51
Name : Michael Mugmon Email : mmugmon at
alumni.law.upenn.edu
Date : Friday, November 28th
2003 -
01:18:04 PM Comments : I stayed in
Studio Mazarine for two weeks in November. Not only was the location
absolutely stellar, but the apartment was beautifully renovated and
served all of our needs. Thierry made every effort to ensure that we
felt at home. I would recommend his properties to anyone with an eye on
comfort, value, and relaxation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 50 Name : Charlie Hester Email : Charick123@aol.com
Date : Tuesday, November
25th 2003 -
09:39:41 PM Comments : Merci Thierry for a
wonderful stay. Everthing was great!! The apartment was perfect. It
was great doing business with you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 49
Name : Philip Thompson Email :
philipleethompson@hotmail.com Date : Friday, November 21st
2003 - 02:02:18 AM
Comments : My wife and two daughters aged 9 and 7 stayed in Thierrys
apartment Etoile Palace from 26/10 - 2/11 2003. The apartment is fantastically
located 25 metres off the Champs Elysees and very close (50 metres) to
2 metro stations. The accommodation is
spotlessly clean - the central heating extremely efficient! (ie hot!)
and the whole experience was simply a joy. Unfortunately Thierry himself
was away on holiday during our stay but his arrangements, including
having someone there to meet us on arrival on the Sunday evening, were
meticulous and everything went without a hitch. Thierry even sent our
cancelled deposit cheque back to us by post as he could not give it to
us in person. All in all a most enjoyable
experience. Please feel free to e.mail me
with any questions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 48 Name : leslie mcmullen Email :
wrmcmullen@sympatico.cat
Date : Wednesday,
October 8th 2003 - 12:12:28 AM
Comments : we have spent a wonderful week in paris. the apartment is
well situated to all sights and the neighborhood is alive and vibrant.
the accomodations are perfect. the suite is well appointed with a
comfortable bed, new bathroom and a high speed computer. Thierry
responded to any question quickly and seems to have thought of
everything to make our first trip to paris wonderful. i told him that i
will send my children here on their honeymoon, one day perhaps. we certainly would stay here
again. the three floors of spiral staircases were long after a full
day, but i think they just gave the place that much more character. we
will miss our little place and of course paris.
leslie mcmullen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 47
Name : Barbara and Joe
Email : barb4sail@comcast.net
Date : Wednesday, October 1, 2003 Comments : Merci,
Thierry, for being a gracious and generous host during our 2 week stay
in Studio Mazarine. Your thoughtful little inclusions like soap for all
the appliances, hair dryer, coffee and confiture were unexpected but
certainly appreciated. Those, in addition to the washer/dryer,
computer, DVD and CD player and the little terrace provided a perfectly
restful place between sightseeing adventures. We love the location of our
apartment, close to the Odeon metro, and just a few steps from the
Seine. From my first email of inquiry
to today your promptness, efficiency and cordiality have helped make
our first independent trip (rather than tours)a stunning success. Merci and au revoir, Barbara and Joe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 46
Name: Peter Email: peters@ccusa.com
Date: September 18,
2003 Comments: Hi Thierry, I just wanted to
send you our thanks. Karen and I had the most wonderful time in Paris,
mainly due to you and your apartment. The apartment
itself was great and the service you provided leading up to our trip
was outstanding. We were very, very happy. We got found out what an
amazing part of Paris Le Marais is (3 eme'), we were actually very glad
it worked out the way it did. We will not hestitate to recommend you,
Geraldine, and ParisBestlodge.com to anyone who will listen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 45
Name: Lorraine Ramppen
Email: nollij@aol.com
Date: Sat Aug 23 01:57:43 2003
Comments: If you are accustomed to staying in 3- star hotels for charm
and atmosphere, it is time to upgrade to a vacation apartment stay! We
spent a week in June in the Etoile Palace apartment - huge by European
standards. Thierry greeted us warmly with with a welcome basket of
champagne, bread, tea and apricot preserves. Nothing beats having your
own spacious place with its own conveniences (washer & dryer, full
kitchen, phone, TV & stereo). This apartment is just steps off the
Champs Elysees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 44
Name: Sandra
Valdiosera
Homepage: Thank you
Email: svaldiosera@yahoo.com
Date: Sat Aug 23 01:56:38 2003
Comments: Dear Tierry, Is has been several months but I want to thank
you, we stayed at your LeMarais Studio, for 10 days in november and had
a wonderful time! We highly recommend your appartments and you as a
very profesional person. The studio was very confortable, and better
yet, has everything we needed, kitchen, washer/dryer, internet cable,
tv, awsom shower, stereo, phone, what else can you need?? better than
any of the small room hotels....any one with questions feel free to
email me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 43 Name: Sharon Email:
sharonleematheson@hotmail.com Date: Mon Jul 28 15:17:23 2003 Comments: The apartment was
fabulous! I would recommend that anyone
staying
in Paris stay at the Etoile Palace. The apartment is large and very
comfortable
with an amazing location right off the Champs Elysee. It has all the
conveniences:
washing machine, dishwasher, stereo and TV. The refrigerator allowed us
to
have pate, wine and cheese for at least one meal a day. Thierry is also
a
wonderful host. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 42 Name: Ann, Emma and Jay Email: atessl@aol.com Date: Sat Jun 28 10:02:39 2003 Comments: Thierry, the Studio
St-Germain was great. The bed was the
most comfortable I have ever slept in on vacation, and having the
washer/dryer was a God-send on a long vacation. You made our stay a
very comfortable one. I would highly recommend Thierry and his
apartments! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 41 Name: Laura Email: geneur@yahoo.com Date: Mon Jun 30 12:26:18 2003 Comments: Thierry and his
apartments are WONDERFUL! Clean, internet
connection, kitchen, washer/ dryer, and the most hospitable host I have
ever had in all my years of visiting and studying in Paris! Feel free
to email me with any questions or doubts and I will tell you that you
MUST stay in one of Thierry's apartments! : 0 ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 40 Name: Laura Email: geneur@yahoo.com Date: Mon Jun 30 12:20:40 2003 Comments: Thierry and his
apartments are WONDERFUL! After studying in
Paris and visiting many times, I wanted an apartment instead of a
hotel. Staying in one of Thierry's apartments is really economical and
practical as well as a great way to get a feel for an authentic
Parisian neighborhood. One does
not get a kitchen and a washer/ dryer in a hotel! And don't forget the
computer/
internet access in the St. Germain apartment. Plus, above all the
amenities,
Thierry is incredibly nice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 39 Name: Lester Email:
lesterbasilio@hotmail.com Date: Mon Jun 23 11:36:10 2003 Comments: Hi Thierry: Thank
you very much for Studio Beaubourg! The
photos do not do it justice. The apartment was large, bright,
luxurious, impeccably clean, and yet had all of the charm and romantic
elegance of Paris. Until we arrived and saw the location for ourselves,
we could not believe how
central it really is. It is right on the doorstep of Le Marais, Notre
Dame,
and the Quartier Latin. And, as an added bonus, it is also surronded by
so many beautiful streets and colorful markets. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 38 Name: Julie Homepage: Party of Eight Email: thnkart@yahoo.com Date: Sun Jun 8 10:00:16 2003 Comments: We traveled to Paris
with friends and they stayed in Studio
St. Germain and we stayed in Studio Mazarine. Both apartments were
wonderful
and less than a 1 minute walk apart. They are both in a great location,
a
couple of blocks from one of the best markets in Paris. We had a
wonderful
stay. Thierry is great and speaks perfect English in case you don't
speak
French. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 37 Name: Tim and Jill DuBois Homepage: studio Saint-Germain Email: austintj@mindspring.com Date: Fri May 30 11:11:53 2003 Comments: Thierry, We have
just returned home to Florida and already
have such nice memories of Paris! It truly was a great experience for
us and we enjoyed every minute of it! We loved the apartment, it was
warm and charming and felt like home for the seven days we were there.
Thank you for providing such great hospitality, we would love to come
back one day! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 36 Name: Keith Lowry Homepage: Studio Marais Email: cklowry@hotmail.com
