If you are reading this review, you are presumably looking into this listing for this magnificent Paris home and my hope is that it will be available for you to book, and my recommendation that you do so asap while it is available.
I have stayed at many homes through the Airbnb platform in the US and abroad in great locations and w attentive hosts and this exquisite historic townhouse in one of Paris’ most beautiful neighborhoods is a gem like no other. Just the home itself is experiencing Paris jn a unique way. The architectural details and preservation of original medieval components of the home, like its original ornate living room ceiling and its staircase, are access to a period in Paris history difficult to find at large. The renovation and mixing of stylish modern convenience with historic preservation is an architectural marvel in and of itself and just a pleasure to live in. If you search for ‘Dans l’oeil de l’Archi — L’hotel particulier Mazarine a Paris’, you will find a Dailymotion video of the architect taking you through the amazing work on this gorgeous house (disclaimer, the video also includes work on areas in the building not included in this listing).
But it is the great attention to detail, kindness, and thoughtfulness of Isabelle and Emmanuel from the minute you reach out about the listing that really elevate the stay at this abode. Every question and message was to make everything about our stay more comfortable, easier, more seamless in the most polite and unobtrusive way. The place was kept very clean and neat for our arrival AND during our 5 night stay. Anything you could possibly need, including coffee right by your bed or a spectacular set of crystal and silverware, are all here. Isabelle was also a great resource for anything you need to know about the area. I was in town for work and had two events to host and she had great suggestions on everything from location to purveyors that made the occasions a great success.
Mostly I feel fortunate to have found this really special home where every room has its own charm. It was a unique pleasure to have a beautiful place to come home to at the end of the day, where one could have a quiet drink w friends or share a relaxing coffee on the beautiful balcony above ….and feel that you are part of this storied City of Lights in a way that no hotel—no matter how indulgent—could ever provide. All who stopped by while I stayed here are also hoping to be able to come back on their own.
Merci beaucoup, Isabelle and Emmanuel!