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How about booking an apartment in Paris for your business trip or family vacation? Sounds good! But there is a catch as it is going to be yours only for few days. Paris is not only known for its furor, but also for its prolific culture which opens its arm for all the tourists coming here. Paris the “Fashion Capital of Europe”, apart from the magnificent Eiffel tower, is also home to Louvre, one of the largest and renown museums in the world housing many works of art which includes Picasso’s famous “Mona Lisa”, and the statue of “Venus de Milo.”
When you stroll through the tree-lined lanes in Paris you would certainly desire to experience how it feels to live like a Parisian. And if you want to familiarize yourself with the Parisian living style, the most convenient way is by booking an apartment or hotel in Paris. Browse through the hotel and travel websites and look for a Paris apartment rather than a hotel. One thing that comes immediately in mind is why to book an apartment instead of a hotel? Few important things should be taken into consideration before you make your choice.
Paris hotels are illustrious, but if you are the one who is looking for very personalized service attached with privacy then Paris apartments is the answer for you.
Paris apartments give you all the luxury of a hotel added with wider space and where maid service is also included.
In hotels we have to pay for many facilities which even we do not use but if prior care is taken on the choice of accommodation then it can be very handy financially.
Paris apartments give space and security which adds to your vacation.
When you are in Paris for a short stint sometimes it goes out of schedule then these apartments give you home away from home feeling. Paris apartments give direct access to internet and provide many facilities but it is important to check it and read-out all the rules and regulations before making reservation. Paris is called “City of lights” and these serviced apartments in Paris are making it ‘crème de la crème’ in tourism industry.
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To visit Paris is to stay in a hotel, but to truly experience Paris as a Parisien, there’s no other choice but to stay in an apartment, something countless visitors to the City of Light have discovered over the last decade or so.
After all, Paris is one of those rare destinations where sophistication is a way of life, regardless of budget. Who hasn’t read Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast and longed to recapture the romance of just sitting in one of the countless cafés lining the avenues and grand boulevards of the city, sipping a cup of café au lait and talking about art? Or doing more than simply visiting the postcard-ready landmarks, but really digging in and exploring the places most tourists avoid but that the locals adore?
Staying in a vacation apartment gives you access to all of that, affording you an interaction with the locals that you just can’t get when you’re staying in a hotel. Once you have the building access code, it seems as if you are afforded entry into a whole new level of Paris.
Dick and Demaris Mills learned this during a visit a few years ago, when they inadvertently locked themselves out of their apartment. The building’s concierge wasn’t available until the next morning, leaving the Mills temporarily homeless. A neighbor, one they’d never even met before, handed them the key to her apartment and asked only that they not let the cats out.
The Mills had been visiting Paris for many years, enjoying stays at some of the city’s most luxurious hotels. But the Francophiles realized that to experience the real Paris, they had to live like the locals. So, five years ago, they made the switch to apartments.
Likewise, Sam Spektor and his wife Ann have become apartment converts, although their reasons are more practical. “We didn’t want to have to eat all our meals in restaurants,” explains Mr. Spektor. “We wanted to shop and cook some meals at ‘home.’ We also wanted more space than a hotel room gave us, and didn’t want the ‘hassle’ of a hotel.”
Those “hassles” include things like room service and housekeeping, deal-breakers for some travelers, as is access to spas or fitness facilities. The idea of being without them prevent more than a few travelers from considering a vacation apartment.
Erica Berman, owner of Haven in Paris, says vacation apartment dwellers don’t have to go without those luxuries.
“It really depends on the type of experience you’re looking for,” says Berman, an American who splits her time between Europe and the States. “We provide housekeeping service once a week, but if a guest wants the apartment straightened up more often, we can do that, too, for an extra charge. We also give our guests a listing of some services they can bring into the apartment, like massage therapists, personal cooks and yoga instructors.” Berman adds that these are things hotels would also offer as an a la carte service, but the advantage here is that you can enjoy these things in a private, spacious apartment.
Berman’s company offers over two-dozen apartments throughout Paris, ranging from cozy studios to lavish three-bedroom penthouses. Guests are met at the apartment by a “greeter,” a person who gives them the keys, shows them the apartment and how to work some of the more unfamiliar appliances.
“I have greeters who’ll even take the client into the market and show them how to shop for food,” says Berman. “That’s something you just can’t get by staying in a hotel.” She adds that her apartments all have computers with free high-speed WiFi and free unlimited calls to the U.S. (and Europe).
So what about cost? That’s the question people often ask when planning their visit. Is it more economical to stay in an apartment? The answer is, “usually.”
If you’re traveling with your family or a group, it can certainly cost you less to rent a multi-bedroom apartment than several hotels rooms. Eating at restaurants every day, three times a day, can add up, so cooking and eating in saves money.
But most people who stay in apartments during their Paris vacation aren’t necessarily out to save significant money. That might just be the bonus. When asked, most people will cite the fact that an apartment gives them more space as a big draw. But Ellen Cull sums up the main reason vacation apartments were a great choice for her: “It was like having a home away from home.”
Paris Vacation Apartments:
Haven in Paris – Offering more than two dozen short-term apartments for every type of traveler and budget. (617/395-4243,www.haveninparis.com)
Perfectly Paris – A collection of independent owners who offer vacation apartment rentals throughout Paris. (www.perfectlyparis.com)
Feels Like Home in Paris – Another agency offering vacation apartments in Paris, specializing in Montmartre (www.feelslikehomeinparis.com)
Linda Donahue is a travel writer, photographer and the Editor in Chief of ParisienSalon.com. She splits her time between Paris and Miami.
People come to Paris and always think how it would be like to visit say Eiffel Tower in the Parisian style. Paris “City of Lights” has got everything for you and the hotel apartments here just add that extra zing which you always wanted to have. Hotels in Paris have been for long in business and have done pretty well but Paris hotel apartments are the one making news because of its low price and the excellent facilities they are providing.
Hotel apartments are a better option for both business as well as leisure traveler. You can book online and then rest assure about the good time you will spend in Paris. Hotel apartments in Paris come with all the comforts and luxury of home. This is the best place to stay in, if you value privacy which is hard to expect in any hotel. Paris is home of many fashion juggernauts and it is easily evitable through the style statement of the people here. Go for shopping and you will see what difference it can make to you and your visit.
Paris apartment hotels are doing great. They provide facilities which are not only fabulous but also pretty refreshing. Many hotel apartments have spas, gyms and fitness center to keep you up and to make sure that when you get back to your usual life then you tackle all issues in a better way.
There are many places worth visiting and the Paris hotel apartments provide a good platform to unveil all of them. In these apartments you can stay for a minimum of one night and can extend it for months according to your need. If you are on a family trip and you have a pet with you then these apartments are a better option because they are pet friendly. But all the hotel apartments do not provide this facility, so it is advisable to check it before booking.
If you are a business traveler and have come here for attending meetings and conference then these apartment hotels are best for. They have conference hall which can be used to the most. Apart from the stay in an apartment hotel which is closer to your office or workplace not only it will be handy but will also save your time in commuting.
Paris hotel apartments also work well if you are relocating. They provide information regarding schools and hospitals. If you have come especially for some events to attend in Paris then these hotel apartments prove very handy. They manage tickets and make sure that it is very easy and stress free for you.
These Paris hotel apartments come with a good kitchenette and maid service and if you are more into homely cooked food then it can do wonders to your whole stay in Paris. Paris is said to be not so good for the kids, still there are many places you can visit like the museums where you will enjoy immensely. Paris hotel apartments have also done well regarding security. The staff is always there for your service and they make sure that your whole stay here is secure and hassle free.
What better way than staying in Paris vacation apartments and visiting places like never before. Paris has no dearth of vacation apartments. This is one place which has something to offer for everyone. You have a variety of apartments to choose from but the question arises where to start and when to start. There are two ways of doing things like you can directly go to the related websites of the owner or book through any travel agencies.
Booking directly through owner is sometimes difficult as most of them do not accept credit cards and if you transfer the amount to a personal bank account then sometimes it happens like you are not satisfied with the standard and then there is no chance of recourse. The best way is to go through credit cards and if in worst case you feel like cheated then the company will help you out.
Whatever way you choose few important questions needs to be answered before you make any bookings. Make sure that your queries are well answered otherwise if it is doubtful from the start then you can thing of what is in store for you.
Important questions to be answered:
What is minimum/maximum number of days you can stay? Is there any discount for staying more than a given period?
How many people can sleep in a single apartment? Is there an additional charge for any guest who stays?
What is the bed configuration, twin, double or king?
Are pets allowed? Is smoking permitted?
What is the floor of the apartment? Is there an elevator in the building?
What is the nearest metro? How much time it takes to get there?
How many days Maid service will be provided? How many times bed linen will be changed per week?
Is there any contact that I can review before I check in?
Which facilities are not included in rental fee? Will I be charged for using Internet and Telephones?
Can I contact the previous guest either via phone/ email?
What is the condition of appliances? How well is the kitchenette?
Is there any supermarket nearby? Is there any restaurants and bar?
Do you provide conference room for meetings?
Whom to contact in case of emergency?
Are there staffs who can speak English?
If there is space for parking car?
“If you are failing to plan then you are planning to fail”. In this context it can be said as you can get the most out of Paris only if you plan where to stay and how to make a booking which is not only in your budget but also has a prime location as well. Paris apartments provide many facilities and amenities which are world class but there are many which will rip you off. Beware of them and do some home work as well. There are many travel websites and you will certainly find one of your preferred one.
When not in one of our vacation apartments in Paris, luxury apartments Paris or ensconcing yourselves on one of the ubiquitous London-style red double-deckers (not recommended at Pad à Terre apartment rentals Paris), the best way to familiarise yourselves with Paris whilst at one of our luxury apartment Paris locations is to follow a walking-tour. There’s a bit of ‘romantic’ twist – the perfect complement to your stay in one of our Paris vacation apartments. We’ve added transport links (if you insist) but suggest that walking the distance from your short term rental Paris apartment is preferable.
Early morning, leave one of our Paris holiday apartments. Start at Trocadéro for a view of the Eiffel Tower, close to many of our apartment rentals in Paris. Regardless of which of our Paris luxury apartments you’re in, you’ll never be far away. Then visit the Musée Rodin. From your Paris apartment rental, you can skip down the steps, back towards our apartment rental Paris office and through the Champ de Mars. Once there, walk through the gardens to the Jardin de Varenne café nearby our ‘Cherche-Midi’ Paris luxury apartment, a perfect spot for breakfast, complete with birdsong. That is if you did not already tuck into a croissant in your Paris short term rental apartment.
Hop on the no. 82 bus, on boulevard des Invalides which takes you all the way to the Jardin de Luxembourg, nearby our short term apartments Paris. Get off at the Guynemer Vavin near all of our vacation apartments in Paris. Stop and wander through the Italianate park in search of the Medici Fountain, a favourite lovers’ trysting spot. From here you can walk back to most of our holiday apartments in Paris.
In St-Germain-des-Prés, where a couple of our luxury holiday apartment in Paris units are situated, check out St-Sulpice church, a scene of tragic passion in the novel Manon Lescaut, have a coffee in the Café de Flore (172 bd St-Germain) where intellectual bigwigs Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir once met. Take rue Bonaparte towards the Seine and our Marais Paris apartment rentals. Look into the Ecole des Beaux-Arts to sigh amid the remains of classical statuary massed here during the Revolution (this is not strictly allowed, but if you don’t look like obvious tourists, you can walk in). Before heading back to your apartment rental Paris, you might want to pop into the Bon Marché to buy fab goodies from around the world. To savour of course whilst back in your holiday flats in Paris.
We hope you enjoy your holiday apartment Paris experience. Contact Pad-a-Terre, vacation apartments Paris for rental of a luxury holiday apartment in Paris or luxury Paris vacation apartment. Pad-A-Terre is a Paris-based, British-run family business. We offer furnished Paris apartment rentals for those travellers amongst you who are either already passionate about Paris or are eager to really ‘discover’ the city. Our mission statement is to offer apartment rentals in Paris that provide very comfortable and central accommodation that offers excellent value for money for both large and small groups against good 4-star hotels.
If you would like to enjoy your vacation, feel relaxed and comfortable then contact Pad-a-Terre to book a short-term vacation apartment in Paris or visit Paris Vacation Apartment.
Once settled into our Paris vacation rentals, prepare to begin your Paris vacation! Everyone in Paris gets picked up in front of Paris vacation apartments, better still request that Paris based 4 Roues Sous 1 Parapluie meet you at the Palais Garnier opera house. They shuttle you round Paris in a chauffeur-driven convertible 2CV. In the event of rain, take metro lines 7 and 9 (near many of our apartments in Paris) to arrive at Mirosmenil for the Musée Jacquemart André. The museums audio guide tells the story of how Nélie Jacquemart met banker Edouard André when she was painting his portrait. Otherwise refer to our Paris apartments guide for an abridged version. They married not far from a couple of our Paris apartment rentals and travelled the world collecting art, now stored in their very romantic ‘private museum’. After your visit museum, head back to our Paris apartments or treat yourselves to tea and cakes under a Tieopolo ceiling in the café. You could always opt for taking one back to our apartments in Paris.
Time for a drink. Take the bus from St Philippe du Roule station (near our Garnier Paris rentals) to the Arc de Triomphe. In Summer, take the lift to the 7th floor of the Hôtel Raphael to enjoy martinis with a view of the setting. Our Paris vacation apartments are only a short cab ride away. The showstopper is the vertical garden in the inner courtyard overflowing with hundreds of exotic plants and flowers.
Leaving this glamorous worlds behind, direction of your Paris vacation apartments, stroll down to the river and jump on a Bateau Bus (river boat) at Pont d’Alma. The boats run every half an hour – the ride is magnificent, taking in some of Paris major sights – the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay to name just a few. You will also sail past a number of our Paris apartment rentals. Jump off at Hôtel de Ville and stroll into the Marais for dinner. The ‘Marais’ is today amongst Paris’ most characteristic neighbourhoods. Chances are you’re staying here in one of our Paris vacation rentals. It is thriving, trendy and a delight to explore and on the door stop of our favourite Paris apartment rentals. It’s medieval lanes are home to impressive mansions, museums, up-and-coming artists’ galleries, Paris apartments and designers’ showrooms. That said, the area is artistic rather than touristy and has been christened the latest refuge for the Paris artisan fleeing the tourist-trampled St-Germain-des-Pres, location of some of our other apartments in Paris. No surprises then that some of the city’s most authentic bistrots, brasseries, cafés and street markets are to be found here. There are so many restaurants to recommend in the area. These are detailed in your Paris apartment rentals guide. One of our favorites is Georget, adjacent to our Marais Paris vacation rentals. The family is called Georget but the restaurant is also known as Robert et Louise, the anachronism giving you some clue for the charm that awaits. This comes highly recommended during your vacation in Paris. All of our Paris vacation rentals are in or near the Marais, so from here it’s a gentle stroll home.
We look forward to welcoming you on your Paris vacation to one of our Paris vacation apartments.
People come to Paris and always think how it would be like to visit say Eiffel Tower in the Parisian style. Paris “City of Lights” has got everything for you and the hotel apartments here just add that extra zing which you always wanted to have. Hotels in Paris have been for long in business and have done pretty well but Paris hotel apartments are the one making news because of its low price and the excellent facilities they are providing.
Hotel apartments are a better option for both business as well as leisure traveler. You can book online and then rest assure about the good time you will spend in Paris. Hotel apartments in Paris come with all the comforts and luxury of home. This is the best place to stay in, if you value privacy which is hard to expect in any hotel. Paris is home of many fashion juggernauts and it is easily evitable through the style statement of the people here. Go for shopping and you will see what difference it can make to you and your visit.
Paris apartment hotels are doing great. They provide facilities which are not only fabulous but also pretty refreshing. Many hotel apartments have spas, gyms and fitness center to keep you up and to make sure that when you get back to your usual life then you tackle all issues in a better way.
There are many places worth visiting and the Paris hotel apartments provide a good platform to unveil all of them. In these apartments you can stay for a minimum of one night and can extend it for months according to your need. If you are on a family trip and you have a pet with you then these apartments are a better option because they are pet friendly. But all the hotel apartments do not provide this facility, so it is advisable to check it before booking.
If you are a business traveler and have come here for attending meetings and conference then these apartment hotels are best for. They have conference hall which can be used to the most. Apart from the stay in an apartment hotel which is closer to your office or workplace not only it will be handy but will also save your time in commuting.
Paris hotel apartments also work well if you are relocating. They provide information regarding schools and hospitals. If you have come especially for some events to attend in Paris then these hotel apartments prove very handy. They manage tickets and make sure that it is very easy and stress free for you.
These Paris hotel apartments come with a good kitchenette and maid service and if you are more into homely cooked food then it can do wonders to your whole stay in Paris. Paris is said to be not so good for the kids, still there are many places you can visit like the museums where you will enjoy immensely. Paris hotel apartments have also done well regarding security. The staff is always there for your service and they make sure that your whole stay here is secure and hassle free.
Welcome to our apartments in Paris. This brief contains details for check-in to our Paris rental apartments. Please confirm that you have received these Paris apartment rentals details and ensure that you print both this email and the attached instructions for reaching our Paris rental apartments.
From the airport, you will need to call our Paris rentals agent on the Paris apartments number below. Whether you decide to call apartment rentals Paris agent from the airport or to head into town, please note that our apartments in Paris office needs a warning of ONE HOUR to get to our apartment Paris. A Paris apartment rental agent will be waiting for you at your Paris apartments to check you in and show you around your Paris rental apartments. Please note that your phone call is her signal to go to the our Paris rentals apartment.
Whilst we are sending you details of public transport to our Paris rentals, the easiest way to get to your Paris rental apartments is by cab. Alternatively and if you are coming to our Paris apartments from the airport, you might want to consider booking a car with our Paris apartment rentals car service. This is easily the most economical option for reaching our apartments Paris. Otherwise for accessing our apartments in Paris, booking the car clearly saves a lot of hassle. Note that as an apartment rentals Paris party you will likely have to take 2 separate taxis. To make a booking for our Paris rentals, email us. You will get a better rate on Paris rental apartments if you book two Paris apartments. As we have no involvement with these Paris apartment rentals bookings, all apartments Paris matters should be addressed directly to our apartments Paris office.
The official check-in time to our apartments in Paris and Paris apartment rentals is 2 pm, however we are happy to check you into our apartment rentals Paris from 11 am. Whilst we would sooner present the apartments in Paris to you in its finished state, we would hope that letting you drop off bags in apartment rentals Paris will make your arrival at our Paris apartments more hassle-free. We ask you therefore to turn a blind eye to it work at apartments Paris and to head out of the Paris apartment rentals to have some brunch. If you think this would be a problem for your Paris rental apartments, please let us know and we will check you straight into your Paris rentals.
Attached is a copy of our apartment rentals Paris guide. In addition to filling you in on the more practical side of our apartments in Paris, this will also give you some pointers to local bars, restaurants near our apartments Paris. Plenty of guides and maps will be at your disposal in our Paris apartments for the duration of your stay at our Paris rentals.
Have a safe and pleasant journey over. We look forward to welcoming you to Paris.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any last-minute questions relating to our Paris apartment rentals.
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