What can you expect from your vacation apartment rental through Feels Like Home in Paris.

RESERVATION PROCESS

Inquiring: You can always expect personal responses to your inquiries and questions. No automated booking systems here. Get real answers from real people who live and work here.

Attention to Detail - you receive a detailed booking comfirmation with information on arrival at the apartment, (Getting in from the airport or train station, how to get into the building, where to find the apartment etc.).

GETTING YOU TO THE APARTMENT

Car Service Recommendations:

Chauffeurs Services: We have negotiated a special rate for our guests from this service of 75 euros from the airports from 1-8 people (90 euros if pick up is after 8 PM) or 50 euros for excursions within Paris, this includes the train stations, (60 euros is after 8 PM). Reserve online or call +33 (0)6 17 17 50 21. Please remember to mention in the message field that you were referred by Feels Like Home in Paris so that you receive the discounted rate. The car service has our apartment list so will be able to determine that you are in fact staying at an FLHP apartment.

Book your airport or train station pick up through my Genie in Paris' Paris Car Transfer service. Sample fare: 85 euros from the airport into Paris. All chauffeurs speak English.

Contact

THE WELCOME

Upon arrival into Paris: Calling us when you arrive, means you can be sure that you are being expected as well as receiving up to date information on the best way to arrive at the apartment.

Meet & Greet: You will be welcomed in your vacation apartment rental by an English speaking greeter who will help orient you to both the apartment and the area. (We also have basic knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and German)

Information for your stay: Our welcome book is your guide to a relaxed and stress-free stay. The book is full of information on how everything works in the apartment as well as a resource for accessing the local amenities. Finding our recommended boulangerie, where to find the grocery store, bus maps and other useful information.

Welcome Basket "Panier d'accueil": In every apartment you can expect to find our welcome basket full of goodies to help you get your vacation off to a good start (coffee, tea, wine, some dish tablets, washer tablets, jam & cookies).

SPECIAL TOUCHES

Unforgettable extras with your vacation apartment rental

Special occasions: Celebrating a special occasion in Paris? Let us know. A surprise awaits you in your holiday rental.

For your HONEYMOON in Paris, we have prepared a special honeymoon welcome in addition to our usual welcome basket, you will receive a bottle of champagne as well as two champagne flutes for you to keep compliments of Feels Like Home in Paris.

Mondays with Feels Like Home in Paris: Every Monday (subject to availability), in collaboration with Cook'n With Class starting March 1st, our guests are invited to attend a complimentary evening of cheese & wine. It's an opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to meet fellow travelers. Space is limited so if interested please inquire as soon as possible.

Gifts: Looking to treat that special someone or yourself? Ask us about gift baskets and other gift ideas.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR STAY

FOOD - GOOD EATS. GOOD FOOD.

Restaurant recommendations: You can expect to find restaurant suggestions in all our apartments' welcome books.

Cooking Classes: Interested in cooking classes while in Paris. Our partner Cook'n With Class offers special rates for guests of FLHP for their various cooking classes including macaron making, pastry & baking as well as Market French cooking classes in a convival and relaxing atmosphere. Coming soon! Bread making - learn to make those delectible baguettes another other breads.

Wine Tasting: With so many bottles to choose from, you may be daunting by French wine. Why not consider a wine tasting at Ô Chateau where you can learn about the wines you like and where to find them.

RELAXING AND WELL-BEING

Hair: Looking for an English speaking hairstylist in Paris? Why not visit Polished Hair Salon

Address: 76-78 ave des Champs Elysees, escalier D 2nd floor
Telephone: Ask for Nicole the owner +33 (0)1 43 59 31 48
Be sure to let her know you sent you
Visit the Polished Haircare blog

Massage:

Austrialian Expat Desbina Collins offers in-house accupressure massages that will leave you relaxed, refreshed and in good form to go out on another long day of sightseeing. Desbina can meet you in the Paris apartment rental

Telephone: +33 (0)6 14 96 15 39
Email Desbina

TOURS & ACTIVITIES IN PARIS

Interested in Guided Tours? by an accredited guide who is passionate about art?
Marie-Theres Berger proposes Museum tours in Paris, Day outings in Versailles and Giverny, and personalised tours like “Gourmet Tours” and visits to different areas of “Paris walking Tours”.
For more info and to book: Promenade a Paris

Secrets of Paris - Private Tours & Travel Planning: Book your fully customized, private tour of Paris with Heather Stimmler-Hall, an American guidebook author living in Paris since 1995.

My Genie in Paris can also help you arrange mobile phone rentals, purchasing of tickets to special venues and events and much more.

Napoleon Tours is the specialist in Paris for guided tours about Napoleon. The Emperor is indeed the most famous French man in the world : more books about him have been written than days have passed by since his death... During his reign, he transformed Paris into a modern and world scale city. His heritage is still very important in the french society. Hence, walking in his footsteps is a very original way to discover Paris.

The agency proposes 2 guided walking tours specially designed to meet expectations of all: from just curious to real amateurs (the « Grognards »!). An exclusive booklet (100 pages) is offered to each visitor, with maps, reviews, addresses, pictures and plans about Napoleon in Paris to deepen and continue the visit.

-Napoleon classic tour: discover the most famous monuments in Paris, with an historical point of view : Napoleon was indeed the French leader who built the most monuments in Paris. From the Carrousel arch to the Rivoli street, the famous Arc de Triomphe and the incredible Invalides (where you can visit his tomb), you will see the best monumental creations of Napoleon and the highlight locations of his reign. A good introduction for curious persons who want to get acquainted with Paris and the myth of the Emperor.

-Napoleon insider tour: this tour takes you to off the beaten track places connected to Napoleon's life. You will discover some unknown locations where he was used to live, where he liked to go for shopping, for diner, to theater, but also where he loved and fought... This guided tours ends with an incredible hidden gem : the visit of a private mansion where Napoleon was used to go visiting friends, exclusively opened for you!

The agency also proposes 2 other tours : the Napoleon Louvre and paintings night tour (a night tour in Le Louvre for an artistic approach of Napoleon) and the Napoleon and Josephine tour (escape from Paris to Malmaison castle and discover the man behind the myth).

Tours can also be combined in package tours, for a whole day about Napoleon in Paris, with reduced prices.

Last but not least, Napoleon Tours focuses on quality : tours are exclusive with maximum 8 persons groups. Tours can also be privatized. No queue in museums. All guides are professional guides and specialists. They are locals and they will share the secrets of Parisian life with you.

Special discount to FLHP guests. Ask us for details and your discount code.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Julia Griner is a seasoned reportage photographer who captures moments and emotions without the use of studios or lighting for special effects. Capture your holiday in Paris with beautiful images that will last a life-time.

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CHILD CARE

Babysitters:

My Genie in Paris can assist you with getting a babysitter for your child during your stay. We can also recommend some reliable babysitters. Advance notice is necessary.

Cribs & highchairs:

Travel baby beds and highchairs are available for rental upon request.

Travel insurance: You never know when the unexpected could occur cutting your trip short. Are guests are asked to demonstrate adequate coverage for personal liability and cancelation insurance. We recommend to all our guests to purchase travel insurance if they do not already have one.

Visit the ADAR travel insurance page on our site to find out how you can insure your trip: ADAR