Janine and Alain welcome you to their private house with small garden, located on a quiet street, far from the noise of traffic, yet only 3 minutes walk to the bustling life of the neighbourhood with its many shops, typical cafes and the charm of the "open-air" markets (3 mornings a week). At Janine and Alain’s you can have breakfast in the garden with lilacs in bloom in spring, or, a little later, under the drooping branches of old roses, out of sight. Two large lime trees serve as a backdrop to this rural setting.

About Your Hosts

Janine and Alain are retired and are fluent in English and Spanish (thanks to their travels) and also Vietnamese, communication will be a breeze.

Being interested in different cultures, Janine and Alain have traveled a lot, trekking in the Himalayas, Asia, South America, Africa enjoying cultural holidays on the other side of the world. They are worldly Parisians who love to meet other travellers and host them in their lovely home.

ABOUT the House

Janine and Alain’s unique home is a terrace “beguinage” home among a set of 9 (created of the same architect). Beguinage is the French term for an architectural complex created to house beguines: lay religious women who lived in community without taking vows or retiring from the world).

One of these homes was the home of poet and singer Georges Brassens.

The house has 2 floors (each landing is 50 m2); and as the sole guests you will stay on the 2nd floor and will be the only occupants of that floor which is accessible from the front door entry stairwell. This means you have much privacy to come and go from the second floor as you like without passing through your hosts private section of their home.

On the ground floor or rather garden level (your hosts area) is a large living room, the dining room where you will be served breakfast and the American kitchen (a little less than 14 m2) adjoining. From there you access the garden where breakfast will be served to you when the weather permits. Otherwise breakfast is served in the dining room. More about the breakfast service below.

The Guests 2nd floor suite:

At the entry of the building there is the beautiful oak stairwell with wooden bannisters that goes up to your independent and private second floor dwelling, giving you complete independence. The 28-step staircase and the landing between the floors have been glazed and fitted with non-slip strips to facilitate maintenance and "safety".

Guest bedroom #1:

The first main guest room on the second floor of the home is of 23 m2 and is composed of the bedroom itself (13.30 m2) equipped with a 140X190 cm bed with Burmese silk headboard, bedside lamps, a chest of drawers with 4 drawers for your personal belongings, a low wickerwork chest with extra blankets, a large clothes rack, and a luggage rack.

There is an adjoining 9.45 m2 living room (a slatted curtain separating the bed from the TV area, and is equipped with a bench seat, a coffee table, small cable TV, mini fridge. See photo album for more detail.

In this room you will find: a hot drink set (tea, soluble coffee, herbal tea), a sewing kit (for troubleshooting), clothes brush, shoe care products, a steam iron and an ironing board are available as well as a standing fan.

This room is very bright, with sound insulation (double glazed windows) and its location overlooking the garden is glorious and promises perfectly calm nights rest.

Curtains (lined and blackout) add to the soothing atmosphere. But except to be awakened by the chirping of birds!

Guest bedroom #2:

This 2nd bedroom on the second guests only floor of this home is 15 m2 and it is offered if you are a group of 3 traveling together.

It offers a 120X190 cm bed covered with a duvet, a bedside table and lamps, a large wardrobe (1.92 m) with hanging space a modern armchair, a desk and small TV and a large “baroque” mirror above the corner fireplace.

The window (double glazing and double curtains) overlooks the street (though we assure it is very quiet).

The Bathroom:

The bathroom on the second floor is for the private sole use of the guests. It is fully tiled 4.50 m2, equipped with: a shower (76X76 shower tray) with glass shower screen, a washbasin on the large plan (60x105 cm), a large mirror (105x92 cm), a large wall-mounted towel radiator and toilet.

You will be provided with a hair dryer, toiletries such as shower gel, shampoo, towels, toilet paper and bathrobes can be placed for you too.

About the Breakfast service:

Served from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the dining room or the garden if weather permits, your freshly made delicious breakfasts include: hot drinks (coffee, tea, milk, chocolate) and fruit juice, the traditional baguette and crispy croissants, yogurts, fruits or compotes. Janine and Alain try to vary the breads and pastries every day in order to introduce you to French specialties.

With a supplement of 5 euros per person, you can ask your hostess for ham, cheese and eggs. Please request this.

LOCATION

Address: 40 Rue Santos Dumont 75015 PARIS - MAP

Metro: Plaisance - 11 min walk

MAP directions from B&B to Metro

OR Convention metro - 11 min walk - MAP

Rates:

All inclusive of fees and taxes and breakfast service

120euro per night - 1 guest

145euro per night - 2 guests

160euro per night - 3 guests

Included in the rate:

WIFI

Heating

Tea/Coffee Making Facilities

Top of the line Towels and Linens

All toiletries

Daily Room Service

NOTE: There is NO air-con in any traditional Paris home or apartment. This is not a hotel, this is the home of an everyday Parisian and Parisians are not inclined to purchase air-cons for their homes (often seen as an extravagant unnecessary expense due to Paris having such mild weather year round. If you require air-con for any medical or personal needs please do not book this B&B.

Additional Information:

• MIN. 3 nights stay

• The arrival, reception or deposit of your luggage are possible all day long provided that you indicate your time of arrival and that you are punctual. Without precise indication of your arrival time, you will be welcomed from 2pm.

• Children are welcome over 8 years old.

• Janine and Alain do not wish to receive pets.

• THE HOUSE IS STRICTLY NON-SMOKING

• We ask you not to eat in the rooms.

• We leave the kitchen available (to heat dishes in the microwave) and the dining room (or the garden) until 7:30 p.m. to enjoy your meals.

• Laundry service: Please do not wash clothes in the bathroom. The address of the nearest laundromat / dry cleaner will be indicated to you by Alain and Janine.