Phil,

Paris Perfect has so many great apartments, and I am there for 6 weeks. With that amount of time it gives me the opportunity to see more of them. I know, some would think it a pain to move! Most of their apartments are in the same area..some apartments are in the same buildings..in fact two of them that I may stay in are in the same building..Champagne and St. Julien. An easy move!

I'm sure you will have a good trip to Italy. I think we all love Paris...the reason we just keep returning.....

a bientot...

Joan

Joan,

Can't believe it's already time for your return to Paris! Time flies so fast these days. First question: would you please list all the PP apartments you've previously stayed in? That way we'll have a comprehensive list to ask you lots of questions about. Thx.

I have been looking at the Pauillac apartment for a trip next year. There's part of the floor plan I can't figure out. On the diagram there appears to be a separate room, perhaps up some stairs, but it's hard to read. It's not in the written description. I'd like to know what that is. http://www.parisperfect.com/apartmen...lideshow&sn=20

Jeanne

Jeanne,

I think you must be referring to that piece of floorplan below the large floorplan? If so, I don't think it belongs to the Pauillac. It must be some kind of architecural drawing of something else. If I find out differently, I will let you know.

Joan

A great trip in the making; have a wonderful time!

Hi Sue (grandmere...wish you were going to be there. Jean-Paul and Martine may come in from Alsace to join us for our get together on Dec. 10th. Hope so.

I think it is going to be a great trip, but, they all are!!

a bientot...

Joan

Wishing you happy landings Joan - have a good trip. Look forward to your posts!

Jeanne,

Yes, I was correct. That additional bit of floor plan below the large one, was a maid's room and is now used for storage by the owners. It is to be deleted from the website soon.

Joan

Jeanne,
DH & I stayed in Paulliac last May. It's an extremely beautiful apartment. I'd be happy to answer any questions, if I can.

Bon voyage once again, Joan.
EJ

Thanks. That makes sense.

We're also seriously considering Chateau LaTour. Will look forward to your report!

J

Joan,

OMG, it's that time again. I can't stand it! I followed you in the Spring and have been looking forward to your November trip and it is finally here.

I will be looking in daily for your report and especially for the weather updates as I will be going to Paris with my family for Christmas leaving on Dec. 17th for 10 days and will be staying in a Paris Perfect apartment also.

Have a healthy and safe trip over the pond.

I will be off today!!

Sueb08: I have sent emails to Catherine Constant for our Violon d'Ingres dinner reservation and also to the Hotel Crillon for our Sunday lunch in l'Obe. We can walk over to the Ritz Bar Vendome after lunch. A nice walk and a nice place when we arrive. Looking forward to your arrival at my apartment first.

LiktoTravel: Will keep you posted on the weather. I'm sure you and your family will enjoy your trip. Which Paris Perfect are you staying in?

a bientot...

Joan

Have a safe trip! Looking forward to reading all about it.

Joan...

Have a safe trip...looking forward (as always) to your "on the ground" reporting! :-)

Ma chere Joan,
It was good to talk to you on the phone the other day. Now you're off to our favorite city and should be there before you know it.........
After being sick in Paris and spending 4 weeks in bed or the hospital, I was lucky to have 4 days of dining before getting back home. I will just have to enjoy Paris more following you around. Say hello to our friends on December 10.
Amuse-toi bien.....
bisous,
Lilia

I think I read that Christmas begins for the department stores of Boulevard Haussmann on November 5th this year.

Joan-
Wishing you wonderful travels. I've just discovered this thread. Dh & I are traveling to Paris for our first time Dec. 4-9. We are very much looking forward to Paris at Christmas time. I've already marked some of your suggestions for our trip. I look forward to reading about your travels over the next few weeks. Have a wonderful time.
~Cris

Bonjour Joan, welcome to Paris! Sorry we could not join you on this trip but we will be joining you virtually thru your notes.
Have a great rip!
LD

I have arrived!! It is 2:30 now.

The flight was not fun! They overbooked, the seating was terrible and it went downhill from there!The only good thing is that there was a 160km tail wind..we arrived about an hour early.
My It waas raining rather hard all the way into town. Turned my cell on and called Paris Perfect to tell them theat we aere leaving the airport. Gal was waiting for me when I arrived. The internet system recognized my computer, so no going thru security.

I checked the time and decied to run quickly over to Les Cocottes and Cafe Constant to see which I could get into. I decided on Les Cocottes. Was seated next to a nice gal from Japan. We visited and exchanged cards. She took some pictures of her food and the bell rang that I did not have my camera! I had a nice daily special enree..tomato stuffed with some crabmeat along with some greens. I then had the fricassied chicken with pototoes cocotte.

I returned, unpacked. Most everything is put away. Glad I had a big lunch. It is not that nice outside, so think I will loll around here and go to bed early. The Kir is a cozy nest for a day like today....

a bientot...........

Joan

Yay...you've arrived safely! Your first Paris meal sounds fabulous!

Sweet dreams, Joan. We'll look forward to your reports after you've "recharged".