Staying here was a TRUE pleasure.
Even from my first email interaction I could tell that this was likely to be an excellent stay. We received a questionnaire in advance, as well as detailed information and tips for our arrival in Paris and getting to the apartment. I'm a big planner and was able to run some of my possible restaurant choices by Jozsef a week in advance and he provided feed back as well as some additional recommendations (one of which turned out to be my favorite meal of our entire trip).
When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with fresh beverages and excellent chatting about our trip and plans. Our room and bathroom were in excellent, spic-and-span condition and there were goodies in our room as well...think renowned Paris chocolatiers ;-)
The apartment set-up is really excellent. The area of the house the guest room is in can be completely closed off from the rest of the apartment (which they do at night) so you have plenty of privacy and can come and go without disturbance to anyone else. That was one thing I was concerned about while booking, but it was not an issue whatsoever. The bathroom is small, but in perfect condition. Me and the hubby were able to get ready in the morning without issue for a full week. The bed was extremely comfortable and I slept like a rock every night (due in part I'm sure to our exhausting days haha). The location is very nice as well. This is in the 10th, and off of a cute street that connects to another quiet street with several cafe's.
What really makes this such an excellent place to stay are the personal touches, the attention to detail, and the excellent company of the owners. Jozsef and Frederic are an absolute pleasure, and we enjoyed our conversations with them tremendously. Additionally, Jozsef (who does most of the hosting duties) truly goes above and beyond to be helpful. If you ask for help with something, not only does he help you with that, but he anticipates other needs as a result and takes care of those as well. He really personalizes things based on your particular likes and dislikes.
The breakfasts....wow. Jozsef makes a mean cold-pressed juice! We tried a bunch of different flavors and they were all super yummy and healthy. Every morning there was a huge variety: pastries, yogurt, fruits, breads, jams, cheeses, etc. And everything was so fresh. The fruits in France truly are amazing. We had a peach for breakfast one morning that I was so excited about, I'm writing about the experience in a review, THAT'S how good this peach was. I thought I may have to fight my husband for additional pieces, or distract him and toss them in my purse.
One additional thing that I noticed confusion about (in the FAQ's)... You cannot book this B&B through TripAdvisor. I did a simple google search for the name of the B&B however, and found the website right away. And it is more than worth the extra step, as the value you get for the price can't be beat; the service level is that of a 5-star hotel.
The only thing I have left to say is that I will surely be back here the next time we are in Paris.
Thank you Jozsef and Frederic for having us in your beautiful home. Until next time...au revoir! read more