A few of our guests' comments...

        My wife, son, and I had previously lived in the 5th Arrondissement (years ago), so we were familiar with rue Claude Bernard and the many attractions of the area. For our June 2009 visit we needed room for our son and his family. The apartment was truly perfect for the five of us. It had excellent amenities and a wonderful location. (For those who don't know Paris, this spot in the Latin Quarter is an exceptionally good "home base.") The size of the apartment was ample, with three separate bedrooms, a great sitting room, and a dining area. It is important to report that working with Michèle de Cointet, and her daughter Juliette (on-site), was a pleasure from start to finish. They were prompt, helpful, and friendly. We applaud all elements of the experience.

              08/06/09 Kennard B. Bork, Granville, Ohio

'Refined and charming'

"The apartment was perfect. The reviews are all true. I was looking initially in the Marais and has slightly worried about the location but it was great.  The  transport was easy, we used  the 21 and 27 bus which pass along Claude Bernard mostly, but also used the underground. The buses in particular were easy to take the stroller on. As we had a restless toddler  we didn't eat out, the closest pizza shop across the road towards luxembourg gardens did really good takeaway. We shopped for food in rue mouffetard mainly and just heated it up at home and made salads. The bread and the goats cheeses were a revelation. For us the little parks in the area with play equipment were great, as well as of course jardin des plantes and luxembourg gardens.
The apartment was very clean and easy to live in, it was obvious it was not just a rental but someone's home, it was set out in a way that was elegant and comfortable, with an understated taste.  I really liked the plain quality of the cotton textiles, and the way the apartment was decorated in a way that was respectful to the building. The owner and her daughter very helpful and easy to deal with. The information in the apartment about the area was well considered.
The tourist highlights for us were Rodin and Balzac's houses and the de Chirico and Calder exhibitions. In the decorative arts museum, Jeanne Lanvin's bathroom was amazing, so excessive.  Our son loved the carousel and pony cart ride at the Tuileries gardens and the big rocks at Jardin des plantes.

                                     Pauline, Melbourne

 My wife, son, and I had previously lived in the 5th Arrondissement (years ago), so we were familiar with rue Claude Bernard and the many attractions of the area. For our June 2009 visit we needed room for our son and his family. The apartment was truly perfect for the five of us. It had excellent amenities and a wonderful location. (For those who don't know Paris, this spot in the Latin Quarter is an exceptionally good "home base.") The size of the apartment was ample, with three separate bedrooms, a great sitting room, and a dining area. It is important to report that working with Michèle de Cointet, and her daughter Juliette (on-site), was a pleasure from start to finish. They were prompt, helpful, and friendly. We applaud all elements of the experience.

      08/06/09 Kennard B. Bork , Granville, Ohio

  We had a wonderful stay in this lovely apartment which is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Best of all - you can walk to most of the main sites in a very short time and the local shops and restaurants are excellent.
Anonymous 09/03/08


    This welcoming apartment offers a place to each member of the family - you can find a room for a teenage and one for a younger child, as well as one for the grandparents (or family friends). There is a space where you can listen to music or watch TV, while your spouse can read a book or browse the net in the other room (office/library room), or fix the dinner in the well-equipped kitchen. The view from the kitchen gives a glimpse into the life of the Parisians, with the view of the surrounding balconies and windows, and the little yard where the neighbors like to gather for intimate celebrations. The hardwood floors and high ceilings add to the charm of this place that is alive with the personalities of its highly cultivated owners through the beautiful drawings on the walls, the little objects decorating the shelves here and there and the amazing collection of books. With the bus stations in front of the building, the beautiful market from rue Mouffetard a few blocks away, and the Seine within 15 minutes walk, this place is perfectly located for any age, ability or interest. I would go back here like going home, as it reminded me of my childhood apartment in a European city.
                 Anonymous, Los Altos, California      08/15/2008

    C'était fabuleux d'être ici, je n'avais pas étant à Paris depuis des années. L'appartement est belle, surtout la vue sur la mousse sur le toît qui change de couleur tout le temps. Le seul probleme pour moi... vous avez des livres bien intéressants, alors des fois, je ne pouvais pas me tirer myself from them. Le Giotto, avec tous ses détailes et la grande muraille de Chine et beaucoup d'autres!!! En tout cas, c'était un grand plaisir pour nous deux... Peut-être une autre fois, mais j'aimerais venir pour un mois... Merci pour tout.
         M.G ; New York       07/2008

  

     Great area, great apartment, dont' want to go home...
                 Kerry Osborne, Australia  07/2008

  

       We loved the classic style of the apartment, the old wood floors, the fireplaces. We also enjoyed looking through the bookshelves. The location is great. New visitors!!! Make sure you go down two blocks and left turn into the market. Have some breakfast at 'La salle à manger'. It's awesome!
               Alberta, Canada    07/22/08

    We very much enjoyed our stay in Paris, perhaps the most beautiful city in the western world. We were able to recover from long days of sight seeing in your spacious apartment, and we enjoyed the wonderful neighbourhood. We came to feel quite at home from Place Monge to Place d'Italie. Many thanks to Juliette for her carly assistance. Best wishes to you, Michele.
                 Joan Krikelas, Wisconsin    07/22/08

     This was a splendid and very homely and spacious flat, had a lovely lived in feel, lots of books to browse, and very tastefully furnished. You very much felt like you were in a French person's home rather than a holiday flat.
The area is lovely, perfect for walking and cycling everywhere on the velib bikes, and far enough from the center to get away from the crowds of toursist.
The flat has every comfort, and we wished we had been there for 2 weeks rather than our five days!
                 Tony Ambrose, Bath England, 03/06/08

This has been a wonderful place to stay and experience Paris for the first time. We have had an amazing time even with the cold weather. Everything is so close and everyone has been friendly. It has been a very special visit shared with my mother, 2 daughters and sister-in-law. A return is required. Thank you so very much.
                    02/2009    Jane (Santa Rosa, Calfornia, USA)
 

 
What a way to conclude a wonderful trip around Europe ! Paris was the perfect ending. The highlights were definitely Disneyland, Eiffel tower, and we really recommend the illumination tour of Paris which is a beautiful cruise…. The place was beautiful. Every night we all slept very comfortably and were specially impressed with how clean the apartment and the kitchen were. Makes you feel right at home.
                  Brigitte, Dion, Harry, Michael, Karen (Melbourne, Australia)

I felt exceptionally lucky to have found this charming apartment for my family's stay in Paris this March break. The apartment was roomy enough for 5 people, very well equipped and literally steps from rue Mouffetard (a bustling cobblestone street where I could buy fresh croissants every morning, and excellent fish, meat, fruit (and of course cheese!)to prepare meals in the apartment (we did not want to eat out for every meal, and the experience of shopping locally and feeling like we "lived" in Paris was important to us). The apartment felt very much like "home" for the week, and the location was excellent. The owner (Michele) and her daughter (Juliette) were warm and professional. I unhesitatingly recommend this apartment for those who want to feel less like "tourists" in Paris, and more like they are really living there (if only for a short time...!)

  04/09/2009-Sue Nador, Toronto, Ontario

           Larry,  San Leandro, California, USA, May 2009
                                     

 Bonjour.  Your apt. was perfect for my family's needs.  Juiette's information about the buses and Metro were very useful for us.  Having such a comfortable place to stay for our special week allowed us to relax, enjoy the neighborhood and have individual space...something 3 generations of strong women need.  We managed to visit the places that gave my family a sense of the flavor of Paris.  We took the BatoBbus to the Tour Eiffel and back to Musee D'Orsay. walked to the Arena Lutece and Notre Dame, bussed to the Opera Garnier, walked to the Louvre and Tuilleries, rented boats for the girls to tend, rode the Ferris Wheel, took the Metro to the Arc de Trihompe and walked back down the Champs Eylsee (spelling ?) and visited book stores(we all read), met my Collioure landlady for lunch at a bistrot in the 20th, visited Gare de Lyon to see the TGV and, finally Friday afternoon took the bus to Luxembourg Gardens.  The trip was smooth in all respects and accomplished all I had hoped.  My daughter took 600 pictures !
                Beverly, San Francisco


We had an incredible time in Paris.  The apartment is so charming, and warm and inviting - it was a home to come back to every day.  There were so many highlights for all of us....there is an exhibit of Raoul Dufy at the Museum of Modern Art.  I have a copy of one of his works, and was so excited to see such a comprehensive exhibit.  Two of us went to Normandy for a day, and truly were moved by the exhibits and memorials there.
Juliette was so gracious and helpful.  She arranged for our cab when we left Paris....since there were four of us and lots of luggage, we were a little nervous about using our French, and having a problem.  She told us about Rue Mouffetard, and we spent a lot of time in the market.....all in all, everything was perfect....thank you so much!!!
     11/24/2008 Lesley

Thank you Michele and Juliette.
We had a wonderful holiday in your gorgeous apartment. After hitting the streets of Paris all day with our three children in tow it was bliss returning to ‘our’ warm homely, confortable apartment. The location was fabulous – rue Mouffetard, St Germain etc… so close – we loved the Luxembourg gardens – kids loved the playground, carroussel and pony rides. We found the metro convenient (although a little challenging with our double pram) however the 21 bus was great and took us where we wanted to go. Our children especially loved the little bath – bit of a squeeze for 3 but lots of fun.
Thank you for linking us up with Isabelle who babysat for us and allowed Malcolm and I the opportunity to explore another side of Paris together. 5 weeks here in the Paris apartment was really special family time for us. We feel very grateful to you for sharing your home with us. We hope to return one day !
            Amanda, Malcolm, Charlotte, Georgia and Hamish (Brisbane, Australia)
 

Thanks, Juliette, for setting us up here and sorting out the odd problem ! The apartment has been fantastic for our week in Paris – very comfortable, clean, safe and homely. Having real possessions, rather them functional furniture, has made this more like a home-swap than a rental. Our children also loved exploring the bookshelves:  I don’t think they ever thought Tintin would come in anything other than English !
The rue Mouffetard has been a constant pleasure and everything we were hoping to find we found ! Highly memorable. We all enjoyd riding around, seeing the sights, happy to come back ‘home’ at the dinner time !

 25/02/2009 Lydia  (Australia)

We stayed here over Xmas 2008, my wife and teenage children, great location, proximity to the Rue Mouffretard for great food, easy access to Metro, and not too touristy like round the Ile de la Cite, can highly recommend this as a great place to stay