Sunday, September 4th 2005 - 09:59:05 PM

Having spent 3 previous trips in hotels in the Rue Cler area, this was definitely our next progression into truly becoming residents for the week. Because of the view (a brilliantly lit-up tower at night) and the comfort of the neighborhood we spent 6 of 7 nights cooking like the natives! Shopping at the local markets (Rue Cler markets, Picard frozen foods, boulangerie across the street, and the boucherie next door) and preparing our own gourmet feasts was a definite highlight.

Thanks again, we will be back to Paris Perfect our next trip to this marvelous city!

Gary & Diane

Tuesday, August 30th 2005 - 05:47:41 AM

We attempted, while packing, to record in the apartment guestbook how much we loved Chardonnay, but admittedly, didn't do an adequate job of of it. It was too difficult, saying goodbye through tears to "our" place, recalling all the great things about staying there. This was my sixth trip to Paris, and Ariana's second (as a teenager). We already loved Paris; this was by far the BEST trip, in large part to the hospitality, kindness, and fantastic way in which you and the ParisPerfect Team run your business: with honesty, patience, responsiveness, and integrity.

It's hard to describe how happy we were there!

We treasure your--"our" temporary-- little home.

Everything WAS "ParisPerfect." No wonder it's impossible to say it adequately, for that would mean describing eight great and full days, with their accompanying minutes and hours. Your suggestions for shops, restaruants, sights near the flat, were "spot-on". For example, I loved the closeness to Ave Montaigne, and walking through the amber-scented lobby of the Plaza Athenee, but was glad to return to Chardonnay, marveling at the comparative bargain rate for a full 2 bedroom flat and much better view of the Eiffel Tower! And the Saxe Breteuil Market on Saturday morning. Fantastic--just as you write in your guide. Furthermore, your "bible" had excellent advice on use of the appliances--even technologically-challenged me was able to use them without problems. From your taxi list, we called Victor, who sent a colleague/friend to drive us to Bercy. This man was prompt, courteous, and drove us in style, in a beautiful, clean, COOL sedan. Another great recommendation from you, so IF you can, please let Victor know this too. (If it helps to describe, the fellow driver was from Vietnam.)

In the past, we loved staying near Mouffetard, but either it has "gone downhill" or we've become spoiled by our love of the 7th and in particular, the quiet area near Chardonnay--including morning coffee at the non-smoking place (bliss!) around the corner up Ave de la Bourdonnais toward the Seine--the BEST pain aux raisins EVER --not "trop brioche" and doughy like others. So Madelyn, you were correct in predicting, when first I enquired, that if we liked Mouffetard, we'd like Rue Cler. What a great street that is! I'd expected loads of fellow American tourists, but was surpirsed instead by the many local residents there, gathering especially after work at the shops and cafes.

Madelyn, thanks for your "welcome" gift. The baguette holder is on the night stand at home, as a mini-tablecloth. Merci, for more wonderful memories. Philippe, the wine was perfect accompaniment as we lounged on the sofa after a long day of walking everywhere.

The Nespresso machine arrived yesterday and iset up. Voila!-- the sound and aroma of Chardonnay's kitchen, magically transferred to ours in California. Ahhhh...the simple joy of sitting on the little balcony in the morning, sipping Nespresso, just after opening the well sound-proofed French doors to the songs of neighborhood birds.

Best wishes, and MERCI BEAUCOUP A TOUT! . You run a spectacular, lovely, and well-oiled machine that gave us a wonderful trip to Paris.

If any of your possible future guests would like to ask more detailed or specific questions, please feel free to email me at melloreb@mindspring.com. We'll gladly, (and a bit enviously) share the joy (- :

Sincerely,
Rebecca and Ariana
Oakland, California, USA

Saturday, August 20th 2005 - 03:30:33 PM

A great find for 2 people. Tell your friends; we are!

Thursday, August 18th 2005 - 05:43:42 PM

The location was perfect. On our fist walk through the neighborhood, we passed a beautiful Art Nouveau doorway on L'Avenue Rapp that we'd only seen in photographs before. The Batobus is fun, and the Metro is so convenient. We walked to Rue Cler almost every day to shop. It was great to be able to lunch at a good restaurant and then prepare a relaxing evening meal in the apartment. The kitchen was very well equipped. I'd love to find a corkscrew like the one we used there.

All of Madeleine's guidance in her notebook was helpful. We found that she was right about every suggestion she made. When an unexpected problem arose, she took care of it quickly and sympathetically.

It was my son-in-law's first visit to Paris. Lucky him! We all want to return soon.

Joan Sweeney

Alexandria, Virginia

Thursday, August 11th 2005 - 03:50:02 AM

Tuesday, August 9th 2005 - 05:22:07 AM

I really miss it.

Just wanted to thank you for your attention to detail and comfort, your great suggestions for everything from shopping to the Constant cooking classes, and your providing a wonderful place for us to enjoy the City of Light.

We hope to return soon.

Wednesday, August 3rd 2005 - 01:50:07 AM

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 04:45:58 AM

Tuesday, July 26th 2005 - 06:37:28 PM

That is what we woke to the first morning at our Paris Perfect apartment. And our 9 days only got better!

We have returned home to Alaska now and I really wanted to take the time and write a proper thank you. We had a marvelous time in Paris and thoroughly enjoyed your apartment. It was just like the pictures, but better! When we first walked in after a long flight from DC, I knew that our 9 days were going to be the best ever. The man who greeted us was so helpful, the supplies were much appreciated (when we got to the South of France I was sure glad to know about the milk – our cousins didn’t have a clue and barely believed me when I picked up the milk off the shelf!), and the little gifts were over the top.

We had a warm week in Paris, but the apartment was well ventilated and comfortable when we were there. Zoe loved the Eiffel Tower right out the window. The first morning she awoke and came running in to us announcing that she saw the Tower dancing during the night! She wondered if we were so lucky. The memories she has from getting breakfast to the Eiffel Tower dancing are ones she won’t soon forget. We even got Zoë’s hair cut down the street. The stylist did a great job and Zoe was so happy!

We had so much fun showing Zoe, our 7 year old, all the museums and sites of Paris. She took her sketch book and was able to stop and sketch when she felt the need. We also would get postcards from the gift store before we entered and engage her with a hind and seek sort of game with the postcards. Who can fine this Degas first?? Kids DO love museums if we see the museum WITH them not over or around them. Zoe loved finding all the paintings she has only seen pictures in books of and that will stay with her for a lifetime (or, until the next Paris trip!).

I highly recommend your apartment to my friends, and they all want to experience it so you may end up with some more Alaska devotees! Our next trip to France will definitely include a stay at St. Dominique. What a lovely little neighborhood. We enjoyed strolling the streets and seeing the same people over and over. You can tell that people live and work there under the watchful eye of the Tower. Our cousins stayed at the Tour Eiffel around the corner and it was very nice for a Paris hotel.

Again, thank you so much and we will return to a little piece of Parisian paradise. All the staff at Paris Perfect get perfect 10's from us!

Kind Regards,

Terri Wangstrom,

Anchorage, Alaska

Friday, July 22nd 2005 - 06:31:17 PM

Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 04:13:20 AM