cobbie

thanks - bookmarking

gelatolover

Thanks everyone, for your very helpful response! Stu, thanks for the bus info. I am extremely intimidated at the thought of riding the bus in Paris, but I think we will muster the courage to do it.

Still looking for another apartment to extend our stay by a few more days.

May I respectfully ask our Parisian experts what you think of this apartment, location-wise? It seems to be such an incredible deal (compared to PP's Pouilly - is there a catch?)

http://www.rentalfrance.com/index.php?location=huchette

Thanks again, and OP, sorry again for the hijack.

lifes2short

Salut de nouveau, gelatolover. With only 4 Paris trips under my belt, I'm by no means an expert. But I will say that, IMO, the Huchette location would be a wonderful counterpoint to your stay in Pouilly. You will have plenty of quiet on rue Sédillot, so why not spice things up with the animated atmosphere of rue de la Huchette...especially since it's only for a few days ?

Again, since you asked only about the location--not the apt. itself--if I were in your shoes, I'd go for it !

lifes2short

PS gelatolover---you will probably get a better response to this specific apartment question by starting a new thread for that purpose. Bonne chance !!

cw

gelato lover,

You ask if there's a catch because the apartment is cheaper than the PP apartment. I don't think there's a catch. The rentalfrance apartment is much smaller, Pouilly apartment has two baths, and if you look at the bed arrangement in the rentalfrance apartment it looks as though you have to climb a ladder to get to the queen bed.

It's not as nice an apartment so it's cheaper. I'm not saying that it's not a good place to stay (as long as you don't mind that bed arrangement) but the two units aren't really comparable amenity wise and the price reflects that.

Christina

I don't know, but maybe this thread was re-activated because someone's trip with the most wonderful perfect apt in Paris fell through because the agency (Parisperfect) cancelled it on the anniversary couple and told them they'd have to stay in a different apt. than the one they booked. That thread has been pulled apparently, as some people who promote Parisperfect agency don't like anything negative said about them.

People shouldn't get so wrapped up in a vacation apt, it can fall through from Parisperfect as well as other agencies. Things happen so apts aren't available, even if it is rare. The odds that you will be switched to some other equally perfect apt exactly like you want that just happens to be unrented for your time period are slim to none.

StuDudley

Christina - your facts are misleading about the Paris Perfect/anniversary couple's situation. Please know the facts - or don't make a statement like you did here.

Respectively
Stu Dudley

lifes2short

Better yet--please don't turn what has been a useful, productive thread into an excuse for more schoolyard squabbling.

This thread was revived by gelatolover on 3/12/10, with notes that clearly explain why it was being revived. The fact that he/she has booked a PP apartment, and also wants a DIFFERENT place for a few additional days, has nothing to do with all the recent drama started up by a different OP.

Gelatolover has asked a simple question about the location of a place being considered on rue de la Huchette. While the issue might have been better posed in a new, separate thread, it is not all that confusing if one goes back to gelato's revival posting on 3/12.

LowCountryIslander

Stu...

Thank you for posting the bus information. I'll be staying in the PP Mersault apartment at the end of May and your bus information will come in very handy for me.

cw

gelatolover has been asking questions on this thread since March 12th, long before the debacle thread of the unavailable apartment for anniversary woman. I see no conspiracy here. I was addressing her question about cost. (And, I have never stayed at a PP apartment nor do I have any future plans to do so.)

StuDudley

>>>Respectively
Stu Dudley<<<

Oops - respectfully

gelatolover

lifes2short, cw, and stu:

Thank you for all your help. After reading cw's post, I went back to the link and noticed the picture showing the ladder leading up to the bedroom. Ooops. I was just amazed at the disparity of the rate between the two apartments (2205 euro to 770 euro), despite noting the obvious difference in the size and the extra bathroom. We just finalized our air arrangements, and we are staying 3 extra nights, and still without an apartment. Of course, we can easily get 2 hotel rooms per night for all 3 nights after a quick look at our Paris guide books. I still am trying to pursue the apartment angle though. Can't imagine spending 7 nights at the Pouilly only to move into 2 cramped bedrooms for the next 3 nights.

I was also not sure which neighborhood to try to look for an apartment - it is a bit overwhelming, specially since I know nothing about Paris. We can either stay at the 7th or move to another area, maybe the 5th or the 6th.

Still waiting for a response from the Huchette agency. The biggest stumbling block is the fact that most apartments have weekly rates while some have a 3 night minimum, with a 100 - 150 euro charge if less than 5 nights. The Huchette's weekly rate looks so good compared to staying in a couple of hotel rooms for 3 nights, that we don't mind paying for the weekly rate even if we only used up 3 nights.

So sorry for this long digression. Thanks everyone, for all the help.

elsiejune

You might want to take a look at Alcove & Agape B&B's for your final 3 days. This one looks intriguing, doesn't it? http://www.bed-and-breakfast-in-pari...st300000000295

I haven't used their services as yet, but Francoise was helpful and very quick to respond to emails. DH & I will be staying in PP's Cabernet the last week of May. We've stayed in several of their apts. over the years, and I'm sure you'll enjoy Pouilly and the neighborhood. Rue Sedillot is a lovely, quiet street. EJ

gelatolover

elsiejune: Thanks, I just checked out the B & B's link - oh boy, that website makes for some really quaint French-to-English translation.

Finally found our 2nd apartment - http://www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_189.htm

It's within the 7th district as well. I found out that the PP's Pouilly IS available for a second week, but unfortunately, not for just 3 or 4 more nights. It would have been more convenient if we didn't have to move to the next apartment, but, oh well, it shouldn't be too bad since it's practically in the same area.

I know, I should have started a new thread, (as I hang my head in shame) - please excuse my rookie Fodor skills.

Joan, Stu, and others: we're looking for a couple of excellent "splurge" restaurants in the 7th. I sure would love to hear your recommendations! Thanks again.

gracejoan3

gelatolover,

With "splurge" I think you mean the higher end ones. Violon d'Ingres is the premier Constant and is a very good buy. Fables de la Fontaine has excellent seafood. Au Bon Accueil is a very nice restaurant. Le Florimond is always good and a regular for me, too.

I won't overdo and will give Stu room to add, comment.

Enjoy looking..

Joan

StuDudley

Joan's top three are our three favorites also. We've checked out Florimond on several occasions & the menu selection did not seem unique or adventuresome enough for us. We've probably dined at 10 other places in the immediate "hood" - but the two Constant restaurants (Violon & Fables) & Bon Accueil are ones we've dined at multiple times.

Stu Dudley

Laidback

Perhaps you could define "splurge" restaurants as there are 3 or 4 "over the top" restaurants for very special occasions in the quartier...Arpege, Le Divellec and Jules Verne for instance. I have eaten in all the restaurants mentioned by Stu & Joan a few times through the years and have no reservations in recommending them. One disclaimer is that since J. Lacipière opened Chez Les Anges, it has been our experience that his original, Au Bon Accueil, has suffered slightly, the excellent young Japanese chef left and the results can vary...still good to me, but not as consistent. For consistency you seem to benefit from having the chef/owner on the premises and for that I don't think you can top Christian Constant and Pascal Guillamin(Le Florimond).

gracejoan3

laidback,

Glad to have your input. I had not been to Au Bon Accueil in some time until last spring. I surprised with the complete change in appearance. I was there for lunch only. Just did not have a chance to get back there in the fall.

I also went to Chez les Anges for dinner last spring. I like the place. Different, with the huge oval bar where some sat for dining, or so I thought. I was not at the bar.

I also tried La Cuisine on down bd La Tour Maubourg..I think you had mentioned it to me. I only tried it for lunch and meant to get back for dinner...where oh where does the time go!!

a bientot...

Joan

309pbg

Thank you, saving for summer trip.
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gelatolover

Yes, Joan - that's what I meant by "splurge" restaurants - we only dine in these places during extra-special occasions. I guess being in Paris is reason enough to call the whole trip "extra-special" and "splurge-worthy".

Thanks to Joan, Stu and laidback for your recommendations.

We'll have to get busy making those dinner reservations very soon. Have you had any experience making online reservations at any of the above places, or will it be better to call them?

Thank you so much - am looking forward to all those wonderful meals.