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Wife of Bath: can you tell us some more about the appartment let you have found?

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 01:35:06 AM EST

Yes. I'll dig up the links to a number of apartments, though I don't know the availability of them all, one has to check some of them by email to the proprietor.

There are plenty that sleep 4 or 6, usually with one double bed and sleeper sofas or futons for the others. I haven't bookmarked many that require lots of stair-climbing, based on the general age of many of our participants and the number of their recent injuries and surgeries (heh... my husband's foot, for one thing) but once you see the websites, you can easily search on your own for whatever suits you.

If anyone is interested in sharing one of these, Heinz and I are happy to share. Otherwise I'll find us one just for 2 people, no problem. Off I go to prepare the link post.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 03:19:45 AM EST
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Re: ET Paris Meet-Up 2012 (2) (4.00 / 3)

Here we go:

The following links (HouseTrip) are for apartments for three nights, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, and the price is the TOTAL for three nights, not per night. Most are for four people. The listings generally indicate the floor the apt is on and whether there is a lift, as well as reviews from previous guests and the types of bedding provided. I prefer apartments because I like to cook my own breakfast and my husband drinks huge amounts of coffee.

in the Marais 4 people, total 264 euros for 3 nights, on the third floor.

near Pompidou
This one is tiny but well set out.

near Defense
Elevator, accommodates 6, probably good for someone with kids.

At canal St Martin
Tiny, for two. 166 euros for three nights.

near metros St. Georges and Notre Dame de St George Right bank, 9th Arr.
The bedding is said to be quite comfortable and there's room for 6, total for 3 nights is 564 euros, no cleaning fee, 400 euro breakage deposit.

Montparnasse
Supposedly accommodates 7, but with one bedroom. Great views of Eiffel tower, 7th floor with a lift. 564 euros total for 3 nights, 400 euro deposit.

AND HERE IS A DIFFERENT SERVICE'S SAMPLE OFFERINGS: Paris-sharing.com
(this service lists its price PER NIGHT and it checks by the specific dates so the search results are definite AND LIMITED... only two results for 4 persons and about 10 or 12 for two persons for our April weekend)

4 people, 123 euros PER NIGHT This is right by the Pompidou Center.

Montorgueil area, which I love This one is for 2 people, max 3, and for 123 euros per night.

HERE'S ANOTHER SERVICE: (Trip Advisor)

Marais Louvre area This price is not specific, so an inquiry would be needed, but dates of availability are easily checked on the web site, which I like. This apartment sleeps five people.

Next to Louvre about 100 euros per night, available for our weekend, sleeps two people.

HERE'S ANOTHER SERVICE: HomeAway.com This site give the PER NIGHT price and also has an availability calendar. I didn't begin with this site as many of its listings require a week's stay, but some don't, so look carefully.

Canal St Martin area Available on our weekend, sleeps 4, from 60 to 85 euros per night for the whole apartment, NOT per person.

also Canal StMartin area Just for two people, doesn't say which floor it's on, available our weekend, says minimum stay is 4 NIGHTS, but is 50 euros per night, which would make it worthwhile to pay for 4 nights and stay 3. 40 euro cleaning fee.

Eiffel Tower Looks like a great bargain, sleeps 4, 80 euros per weekend night, minimum stay 3 nights, 30 euro service fee total.

OKAY, you guys don't need me for anything else, now that you know the various services I use to find apartments. Heinz and I will be there for the three nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We arrive by AirFrance a bit after noon on Friday and must be back at the airport by 9 am on Monday morning. We are traveling very light, including in our hearts, and greatly look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 04:25:38 AM EST
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First thoughts and a first pick (for more than 2 people) on these:

the first one (Marais) is on Bd du Temple near the Cirque d'Hiver. I used to live round the corner. Handy enough for the Métro etc., from here you can walk to Bastille, through the Marais, etc. This one looks nice.
jump to Montparnasse. (Mouchotte, meaning rue du Commandant René Mouchotte. I used to live... this is getting tiresome, but I actually lived for six months in that building when it was new.) To me, that looks like the most spacious and comfortable, with one separate bedroom and a separate real bathroom, 2 double couches and 1 single in a fairsized living room. The Eiffel Tower view is however between similar apartment buildings, right over the Gare Montparnasse (from which noise is muted; otherwise it's quiet). Métro handy.
right by the Pompidou Centre is in rue Rambuteau. Looks fine.
Eiffel Tower one looks too good pricewise to be true...

If there were enough of us (5-6-7) the Montparnasse one would look best to me. Followed, for 3 or 4, by the Bd du Temple one.

Who's up for sharing?

(I am; Luis has said he is; Karen and Heinz are).

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 11:06:02 AM EST
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Yes, with regard to the Montparnasse apt., if there were even just 5 of us, that would come to just about 115 euros each for a total of 3 nights (so, 38 euros per person per night.) Heinz and I would be glad to handle the deposit end of things to make the transaction simpler.

Naturally it would be more fun with 7 people (maybe I have a warped idea of fun, maybe I've been isolated in the Alps for too long) but I'd be happy sharing that place with whatever number.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:10:26 PM EST
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Sheesh, I was looking at hotel prices in Paris for end of April. I haven't done that in while, and the prices made me want to gag!

I went ahead and sent an inquiry on the Montparnasse property to make sure we weren't wasting our time even thinking about it. I'll repost when I hear something.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:16:00 PM EST
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Hotel prices have risen considerably over a couple of years. And hotels get booked up quickly.

Thanks for following up on the Montparnasse place.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:49:44 PM EST
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count me in with the shared idea, aside from saving money it sounds like fun.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 12:57:43 PM EST
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Eiffel Tower Avenue Bosquet

Sure enough, that one's no longer available, but she suggested this one that sleeps 6:

This one is for a total of 617 euros, and she said "act fast as these dates are very popular."

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 02:25:03 PM EST
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I believe almost all dates are popular in Paris now - the tourist season is extensible.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 02:59:56 PM EST
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Looks very large and comfortable. Sleeping is 3 double beds.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 03:05:20 PM EST
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Actually, I've come across this one in Belleville that looks even better, accomodates 6 with some separate bedrooms and for people sleeping "singly" rather than as couples and it has a nice terrace: check it out

here with lots of photos

and it's for a total of 388 euros, 6 people, all 3 nights.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 02:42:21 PM EST
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So even with just 5 people, and even if we paid the optional cleaning fee of 30 euros, that would be 84 euros each for the whole 3-night stay.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 02:52:50 PM EST
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That one looks very nice. But sleeps 6 including 2 children. In fact there's a possible bed for adult in the upper bunk of the children's room, but the lower is a cot for little kiddoes. Should work for 5, though.

Really looks like a good place, let's try it.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 02:58:30 PM EST
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Love the terrace. Sent an enquiry to see if available. Will repost as soon as reply received. Why am I speaking in shorthand?

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 03:09:39 PM EST
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Beginning to myself. Catching.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 03:18:14 PM EST
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Here's another one as well

in the northeast

2 bedrooms and a salon, "sleeps 7", at 476 euros for the whole 3 days.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 04:26:06 PM EST
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That would sleep 2 doubles + 3 singles. Looks good too.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 05:30:48 PM EST
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here is the specific apartment.

I HAVE BOOKED THIS APARTMENT.

I was getting notices that things were booking up on some of the others, so when this was available, I took it. The total on my credit card, with taxes, was 399 euros plus change.

Once again, :

I've noticed that, besides Heinz and myself, others who want to share apartments so far include Helen, afew, Luis de Sousa, Migeru and SteelLady.

Could everyone respond and let me know who is interested in this apartment specifically? It looks like the price would come to (a) for 5 people, 80 euros each for the entire 3 day weekend beginning on Friday night (b) for 6 people, 67 euros each. I think it can even handle 7 people. We'll see.

thanks.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 04:30:35 AM EST
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Definitely OK for me for those three nights.

I do think it's maximum 5 adults, though. The owner posted the description in French:

HouseTrip.com - Appartement entier à Paris: Terrasse à Belleville		HouseTrip.com - Apartment in Paris: Belleville Terrace
L'appartement offre: - une chambre double avec lit 160: - une chambre avec un lit une place mezzanine adulte et une vue panoramique sur Paris, - et une chambre avec 2 lits superposés pour loger 2 enfants (en haut 6 ans minimum) avec les jeux qui vont avec! - la possibilité d'un sixième couchage sur un lit d'appoint très confortable.		The apartment offers: - a double bedroom with bed 160: - a bedroom with a single mezzanine bed for adult and a panoramic view of Paris, - and a bedroom with two bunk beds to accommodate 2 children (upper bunk, 6 years minimum) with the games that go with it! - the possibility of a sixth place on a very comfortable foldaway bed.

Photo of children's bunk beds:

Unless we have a very small candidate for below, that looks like a single. Plus a mezzanine single and a foldaway single = 3 singles and 1 double.

Thanks for all your efforts with this, Karen!

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:00:04 AM EST
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Those bunk beds do look mighty small. Is anyone bringing kids?

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:08:00 AM EST
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It's looking like a 4-and-two-half-bed appartment...

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:47:36 AM EST
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Except with myself and Heinz in the children-bunk room on our air mattress. :)

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 06:48:02 AM EST
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I think the top one is "normal" length. It looks like standard issue IKEA.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 07:05:19 AM EST
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Just thought of something else.. those floors next to the little bunk beds look rather roomy. Heinz and I could bring a double air-mattress with us and sleep on that, if it would make things more commodable for Tribbers who want to be together for the weekend.

Then again, folks may not want to share toilet facilities with so many others, so we are amenable to whatever number we end up with. I'm pretty excited about eating breakfast on the terrace. PLEASE don't rain!

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:11:53 AM EST
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I'll probably come only for 2 nights (if that), so I'll probably stay in a hotel (found one for 60 Euros in Clichy - they have rooms for 38 Euros in Paris, Illinois....)

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:24:48 AM EST
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well, I'll take a single thanks

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 06:36:52 AM EST
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Then so far it's Heinz, Karen and Helen for sure. Could anyone else who wants to "commit" just reply to this? Many thanks!

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 06:49:51 AM EST
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I meant to commit when I said it was OK for me for those dates - Fri-Sat-Sun.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 07:03:04 AM EST
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Doh! Just re-read that earlier post and thought "am I a dunce or what?"

So we have Myself, Heinz, afew, Helen, Migeru and SteelLady, right?

That's two doubles and two singles, yes? And Mig & SL can have the double bed.

Are we good? Are we done? I leave that up to you guys.

I'm searching street view for boulangeries.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 10:11:45 AM EST
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It's good for me.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 10:20:59 AM EST
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Are we giving poor Luis time to react?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 10:31:58 AM EST
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Haven't heard from him yet. I think with Heinz and I in the kid's room, Migeru and Steellady in the double room, either afew or Helen in the single bunk bed, and the other in the Salon single bed, those are all the beds in the apartment.

But we can help Luis and others put together in another apartment if they'd like help doing it, as I'm happy to keep searching for apartments for any size groups that "group up."

Here's the link to the one we've already reserved:

Belleville Apt

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:28:37 AM EST
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SL and I might stay in paris longer, so it might make sense to look for another apartment. We'll take a look tonight and report on what we find.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:38:53 AM EST
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Here's one that looks really nice:

in Montmarte

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:14:02 PM EST
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Dang, Montmarte already taken. I hate it when they give you results and the dates are already taken.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:17:03 PM EST
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Here's another site for searching, waytostay.com, and here's a sample offering:

in the Marais area.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 03:48:22 PM EST
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I guess I'm a little late to the party but I'd be willing to go in on an apt if there's anyone else at still at loose ends.

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 02:23:46 AM EST
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Since SL and I are staying in Paris for 5 days I'm considering the possibility of booking a smaller apartment (sleeping 4) that others can share for the first few days.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 03:48:03 AM EST
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This one looks really good though it involves some stair climbing.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 04:33:04 AM EST
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I had a hotel room in that street last October. I can guarantee that it's very quiet.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 05:38:13 AM EST
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I'd definitely be in.

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 05:49:03 AM EST
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I'm trying to figure out what we're doing. I think Sam and A won't be coming, I think I am, and C is uncertain. I suspect that by the time I figure it out all the sensible arrangements will be made!

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 05:59:00 AM EST
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I sent three separate requests thought HouseTrip.com for apartments that sleep 4 people, from the 27th to the 2nd. Let's see how that works.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 07:02:48 PM EST
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If Migeru gets a different apt, you'd have a choice between his and the one we have; then there's also still Luis to provide for, and I'm guessing that some time along the way there will be others who may want to join in. There are four committed to the Belleville one, and even if we end up with just 4, that's a good situation, so you'll have some choices.

I'm SO looking forward to this.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 04:27:33 AM EST
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Would you like me to try to enquire of the householder whether the double bunk bed holds adults?

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:31:08 AM EST
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If help with French is needed, just ask...

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:53:35 AM EST
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No, and there may be others who might want to share, but they'll probably have to be quick. I'll bump this diary.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:59:06 AM EST
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Please see my new comment to Helen!

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 10:15:41 AM EST
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what's the address ?

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 11:42:55 AM EST
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Terrasse à Belleville (Apartment, Entire Property)
31 rue du Buisson Saint Louis, 75010 Paris, France

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:14:57 PM EST
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thanks, looks noisy, bring ear plugs

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:30:02 PM EST
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And I also have a little "white noise" machine.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:39:31 PM EST
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It's in "Belleville Chinatown". But it's right at the top of the building, so probably not so very noisy.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 02:14:47 PM EST
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You guys will have a great time exploring Parc de la Villette, if i'm not mistaken the locale.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 02:43:41 PM EST
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If it's in Belleville, Butte Chaumont is closer...

Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères

by linca (antonin POINT lucas AROBASE gmail.com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 05:19:38 PM EST
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Helen and afew: just heard from the lady with the apartment in Belleville. Apparently the listing written in French (but not the English one) indicates that she accepts 4 adults and 2 children ONLY (which in our case would simply be the four of us and no kids.)

Under those conditions, do you still want to get this place, or should I find something else?

Thanks, sorry for the confusion, Karen

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 10:18:17 AM EST
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I've just read it carefully again in French, and it doesn't stipulate that. (It doesn't say any more than the excerpt I translated above, though that does say the bunk beds are for children).

So anyway, if it's what the lady wants, no point in fighting it. It's still OK for me (ie, we share four ways, if you and Helen agree).

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 10:36:00 AM EST
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100 euros for 3 nights is still cheaper than a hotel, so I'm good

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 10:38:18 AM EST
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Count StellLady and me in. We still need to figure out how we're getting to Paris and back and what we'll do after the meetup and for how long.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 07:06:13 AM EST
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SteelLady and I will also join in any apartment-sharing arrangements...

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sun Jan 22nd, 2012 at 04:29:29 PM EST
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I'll be in Ludwigsburg that week, so I don't know if I can travel Friday evening or only Saturday morning. In any case I'd like to share a apartament with someone.

luis_de_sousa@mastodon.social

by Luis de Sousa (luis[dot]de[dot]sousa[at]protonmail[dot]ch) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 05:47:16 AM EST

For many people, at least in France, this will be a 4-day week-end: Tuesday May 1st is a public holiday and many companies will close on Monday 30th (including my outfit).
I live about 30km from the city (i.e. in the boondocks for any true blue Parisian), but if any one needs help for the logistics, let me know.

by Bernard (bernard) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 08:38:04 AM EST

I will have a 5-day weekend as the 2nd is Madrid's regional holiday.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 11:03:44 AM EST
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I think I can make this.

I'll probably arrive Friday day and go home on Monday.

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Sat Jan 21st, 2012 at 11:13:00 AM EST

have now booked my tickets, arriving 15:00 friday pm

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 12:30:34 PM EST
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We arrive about 1430 at CDG on Friday.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:44:36 PM EST
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I'll be at Montparnasse Friday 16:33.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Mon Jan 23rd, 2012 at 02:16:39 PM EST
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Re: ET Paris Meet-Up 2012 (2 UPDATE) (none / 0)

Okay, we have flights... Arriving Friday night, leaving Wednesday morning.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jan 24th, 2012 at 05:00:16 AM EST

Re: ET Paris Meet-Up 2012 (2 UPDATE) (none / 1)

I'm not embedding all these links because they're not very long and I have to take Heinz to the doctor and don't have lots of time right now, but these are some currently available listings on HomeAway and look darn good, some of them, to give you some ideas for renting apartments. I've included nightly prices, cleaning fees if mentions, general locations, and I've divided the apartments by whether they sleep 4 in two beds/sofas, 4 in 3 pieces (one double, 2 singles), sleeps 3 or sleeps 2, as you will see. I apologize in advance if I got an apartment in the wrong category. I like HomeAway because you can see all the photos and info and availability all on one page just scrolling with no clicking through required.

I hope this helps people with their apartment hunting.

Sleeps 4, 2 pieces (two doubles)

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p438266 double bed, double couch, central, 78 euros per night

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p495762 similar, 110 euros per night

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p932499 -This apt. is fabulous and well-located, 1 dbl bed, 1 dbl sofa bed, -Louvre-madeleine, 120 euros per night, available only -April 27- to May 1.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p855671a Bastille, 120 euros per night

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p242756 steps of Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, 100 euros per night plus one 39 euro cleaning fee

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p316184 right by the Louvre, 175 DOLLARS per night, 75 EURO (?) cleaning fee, 4 night min

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p442936 2nd Arr, Bourse, 115 euros/night but a little more for 4 people instead of 2

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p399677 , Opera, 120 euros/night, 50 euro clean fee, 2 night min.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p426272 great location in 4th, 110 euros/night, 4 night min

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p855628a Bastille, 115 euros/night, 39 euro cleaning free, min 3 nights

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p381219 4th, Marais, UNIQUE, see photos, 120 euros/night, min 4 nights

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p269027 Latin Quarter by Jardin de Plantes, min stay 5 nights, charming, 147 DOLLARS per night

Sleeps 4, 3 pieces (one double, two singles)

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p365558 Living-room sleeps two with 2 twin futons. with elevator in Bastille Marais

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p76655o 3rd Arr, Marais, you just have to check this one yourself, I don't quite understand difference between apt/studio, what comes together for what price, but looks like it could be a really good deal, just 2 night min, 80 euros/night

Sleeps 2:

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p836781 58 euros per night, 4 night min. by Seine near Pont d'Alma

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p630182a Heart of Montmarte, min 4 nights, 110 euros per night, 39 euro cleaning fee

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p846700a LOVELY, 10th Arr. Canal St. Martin, 100 euros per night, 30 euro cleaning fee, 3 nights min

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p426273 great location 4th, 2 SINGLES, 90 euros/night, 4 night minimum

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p855628a Bastille, 115 euros/night, 39 euro cleaning free, min 3 nights

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p84622 Not certain of location, see website yourself, looks okay, but is 2 SINGLES which can be hard to find, and 60 euros per night with a 40 euro cleaning fee and 3 night minimum Worth contacting owner, I'd think.

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p271825 Charming, heart of Marias, around 100 euros per night (see owner's notes) no min for no. of nights

Sleeps 3:

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p67064?uni_id=1105480 SLEEPS 3 very pretty, Canal St. Martin 87 euros per night, plus 48 euros cleaning fee, min 4 night

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p935308 Heart of Marais, very nice, 100 euros per night, 45 euro cleaning fee, 4 nights minimum

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p67064 Canal St. Martin 87 euros/night, 48 euro cleaning fee, min stay 4 nights

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 06:57:42 AM EST

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i'll go in with anyone whose group isn't quite large enough for an apartment, would like to pay less than 100 euros a night

keep to the Fen Causeway

by Helen (lareinagal at yahoo dot co dot uk) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 07:28:19 AM EST
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Helen, I'm sending you an email.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 07:50:13 AM EST
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You can easily do that with a hotel. The point of the apartment is to get it under 50.

At the moment, I'm planning on arriving morning of the 27th and leaving morning of the 29th (i.e. 2 nights). Let me know if this fits in with anybody's plans - it looks like most are planning on 2 nights.

by gk (gk (gk quattro due due sette @gmail.com)) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 08:12:56 AM EST
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I have an offer for this apartment from Friday April 27 to Wednesday May 2, for €106/night.

The apartment sleeps 4, there's one double bed and another room with a single and a futon. SL and I would take the double bed but the single and the futon would be available.

dvx, Colman, Luis, gk, others... Are you interested in sharing an apartment at that price?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 09:16:53 AM EST

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I also got a confirmation of avalability for this one. Sleeps 4 in a double bed and a futon, €76/night.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Wed Jan 25th, 2012 at 05:15:37 PM EST
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Either one works for me!

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 02:52:46 AM EST
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Okay, I have made a reservation for 2 rooms in the heart of Paris but I am still waiting for confirmation from the owner. This is near Métro Porte de Bagnolet, just on the inside of the East edge of the Périphérique, in the 20th.

The reservation starts on Friday the 27th and runs until Wednesday May 2. We will be arriving in Paris rather late in the evening so if someone else is arriving earlier they would need to take care of picking up the keys, etc.

The cost is €382 for 5 nights. I suggest divvying up each €76.4 daily cost among the people sharing the apartment. Who's in?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 04:21:20 AM EST
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I'm in!

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 11:29:58 AM EST
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If you get there earlier on the Friday, can you take care of getting the keys etc?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 11:32:31 AM EST
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Not a problem.

The fact is that what we're experiencing right now is a top-down disaster. -Paul Krugman

by dvx (dvx.clt ät gmail dotcom) on Fri Jan 27th, 2012 at 03:55:28 AM EST
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Appartment assignments (none / 0)

So, we have two apartments booked. by Wife of Bath and myself.

WoB: WoB + Heinz + 2 adults (2 singles) + 2 children at €129/night

Mig: Mig + SL + 2 adults (1 double) at €76/night

Helen and Afew had already confirmed they were interested in WoB's apartment. I understand Colman was considering whether to bring Christopher. Does that mean he would be best placed in WoB's apartment? Dvx was also interested.

Not counting air mattresses we can fit dvx in by putting Colman and Christopher in WoB's apartment and moving Afew to mine.

Thoughts?

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 04:33:44 AM EST

We lost the apt that could take children (owner turned us down because she feared the question about the bunk beds meant we were trying to sneak in two more adults) so now we have an apt for 4 for Heinz/Karen, afew and Helen.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 04:40:36 AM EST
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I was writing a comment while you posted. So we have Apartment N° 4, which is 3 doubles.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 05:20:14 AM EST
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Or I'm misreading, not N° 4, an apartment for 4...

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 05:23:37 AM EST
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Can you please post a top-level comment with the correct apartment situation, then? I'm confused.

tens of millions of people stand to see their lives ruined because the bureaucrats at the ECB don't understand introductory economics -- Dean Baker

by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Jan 26th, 2012 at 06:08:35 AM EST
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