Love this place and its owner too. Aminata is a wonderful, warm person. She makes you feel totally…read moreat home. The rooms are comfortable and delightfully designed. The beds are great. We loved every moment in Rouen, and especially when we returned home each night. Don't be afraid to call if you need help. Aminata is available without making you feel uncomfortable. Book early. You'll find it listed on booking.com. However, you book directly with her, not through the website. A bit tricky, but you call her directly (note the time difference) to make arrangements. You pay her directly too.

Wonderful sleep and DELICIOUS breakfast at Aminata's. She was the most gracious host on our trip…read more Her b&b is perfectly walkable, in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our room was immaculate. (Do not miss the home made jams)

Best of the BEST! This is one of the most incredible B&Bs my husband and I have ever stayed in! The…read morebed felt like sleeping on a cloud, the decor was lovely, and the location was close enough to the center of Paris but in a lovely quiet corner. The staff is wonderful!!! PERFECT!

I came to Paris with my girflriend in May. We stayed in the Champs-Elysées room. Marie was…read moreabsolutely great with us. She showed us on the map the best local restaurants that we would never have discovered because they're not on yelp! The quality of the breakfast is absolutely amazing and we could not get enough! My advice: Go and take time to enjoy this gem, I am looking forward to my next stay here!

From the owner: Des chambres au milieu des chevaux Rares sont les gîtes qui offrent une telle capacité et un décor…read moreaussi étonnant. Situées au coeur d'un centre équestre, une dizaine de chambres, simples mais pratiques, offrent une vue sur le terrain de saut d'obstacles. Elles se louent individuellement sous forme de chambres d'hôte ou dans leur totalité en tant que gîte, pour les groupes ou les réunions de famille. Pour boire et manger, "l'Abreuvoir" et la "Mangeoire" permettent de se restaurer dans une salle commune.

If I could say "amazing" in French, I would…read more Picking a place to stay from 5,000 miles away is never easy. No matter how well someone sells their hotel/B&B online, you never know what you'll get until you actually open up that door and see it in person. B&B Bouchardon did not disappoint. My first trip to Paris, and my boyfriend's third, we really wanted it to be special. We've traveled a lot of places together, have made some mistakes here and there on choosing places. After a short climb up 5 stories in a tiny elevator, we were greeted into a lovely atmosphere and we instantly knew we'd made a good choice. The room is a little on the small side, but it's beautifully decorated and you really couldn't beat the local apartment feel. The rest of the apartment is also gorgeously decorated and very comfortable. The next morning, we knew we were in for a special treat when Jozsef presented us not only a delicious breakfast, but an absolutely beautiful one. I took pictures so that I can try to recreate the spread for guests at my house in the future.... it was that good. Jozsef was very personable, friendly and easy to talk to. He knows Paris very well and was readily available to offer tips on sightseeing, ordering food, etc. I loved that we felt as if we were staying in a friend's apartment rather than a rented room from a stranger. My boyfriend proposed to me on this trip and when Jozsef found out, he happily presented us with a bottle of champagne as a congratulations. This really topped off our already amazing experience and if we ever go back (I'm sure we will!) we'll definitely be staying at Bouchardon. They may never get us to leave next time!

Staying here was a TRUE pleasure…read more 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!

An enjoyable rest, and a nice host. The food is good and tasty. the rooms are very clean. I really…read morelike this place.

VIVE LA DIFFERENCE…read more Long live the difference. Let me explain. I will describe what I believe to be the minimum requirements of a holiday let, and then point out "the difference" which makes this an exceptional find. Its really nice to come across something that exceeds expectations. 1) Arrival and greeting A friendly welcome is always going to start the holiday off well. The difference - this one was heartfelt and warm. How do I know; easy, you can see it in the words and gestures used by the hosts. 2) Great accommodation All amenities as described to be available. The difference - the little touches. A magnificent floral display in the lounge area, with the cut flowers coming from the hosts own garden, and arranged in a very professional manner. The basics in terms of kitchen items to be available. The difference - some chocolate, biscuits, and a beautifully dressed dining table. Kitchen items not normally provided, were readily available e.g. salt, pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, cooking foil etc. A comfortable bed. The difference - new mattress, beautifully dressed bed / bedding, plenty of pillows / cases etc. 3) Information on surrounding area. It's always nice if there are a few leaflets available describing the surrounding area and places to visit. The difference - up to date local news on places to go, and things to see. There is a local ferry service, now retired due to the new bridge nearby, that is run one day per year, and a local festival in the nearby town of Caudebec-en-caux, something we would never have been aware of without the kind sharing of this information. A mid-week market (again not mentioned in any leaflet) was also shared with us. The knowledge of both Armelle and Michel about the surrounding area is extensive and openly and willing shared. If you want to know anything, they will be only too happy to help. 4) Privacy You really don't want to be bothered with the hosts during your holiday. The difference - despite being in the hosts grounds, the gite was treated with the utmost respect for our privacy. The hosts will only approach you if necessary or invited to do so. 5) Sharing You don't normally have any dealings with the hosts, once they have the payment settled. The difference - a warm welcome to visit a truly outstanding garden that is tended with great care, tenderness and may I say, "professional feel" (we visited in late September / early October and the garden was still in a great condition - it would give Monet a run for his money). 6) Additional services The difference - these were not asked for, nor advertised, but very welcomed in deed. To what to I elude you may ask? Well I will not say as I am not happy to mislead you into expecting something that may not be possible to be provided during your stay, nor am I happy to set Armelle and Michel any goals that they must achieve for your stay. I will however wage a bet that you will find something "out of the blue", during your stay that will be very special to you. May I strongly suggest that you take me up on my recommendation to stay at the Relais Du Roy and let me know via your feedback, that I was true with my recommendation for this. Please pass our warmest best wishes to Armelle and Michel when you visit. Dave

From the owner: Le Relais du Roy est un gîte pour 2 à 4 personnes situé dans une magnifique propriété normande de…read moreprès d'un hectare, boisée et fleurie. Ce gîte est idéal pour les couples d'amoureux ou de jeunes mariés, ainsi que pour les familles souhaitant profiter de la richesse du patrimoine culturel et naturel de la Normandie. Idéalement situé entre Rouen, Le Havre, Deauville et Etretat, il permet de visiter de nombreux sites exceptionnels à proximité ainsi que de découvrir des petits villages typiquement normands. Confort et qualité d'accueil sont les maîtres mots du Relais du Roy.