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This property is ideally located for exploring Paris. It is incredibly peaceful given it is in such a central location. The most memorable part of my stay was the fascinating discussions over the breakfast/dinner table with the owner, Rosemary. She can provide a unique insight into Parisian life that you won’t get in any hotel or indeed I imagine most B&Bs. Rosemary really does welcome you into her home and make you feel comfortable and relaxed. I’d highly recommend this as a place to stay in Paris, whether on business or pleasure.
David M. Couple from the UK (Sawdays)
Our first visit to Paris was memorable thanks in no small part to Rosemary at 52 Clichy. We loved the location in the 9th Arrondissement. We felt like we were living with the citizens of Paris instead in a hotel zone. Lots of great restaurants and shops within walking distance. Everything we wanted to see and do was easily accessible on the Metro and bus systems. The fifth floor B&B was very pretty and clean and we felt very secure there. And despite it being on a busy street, we couldn’t hear street sounds once inside. The view from the porch was beautiful. Rosemary was so helpful with her restaurant suggestions, directions and coaching on French culture. As a result, all our experiences were positive. We felt welcome everywhere we went. Highly recommended.
Beth B. Couple from the USA (TripAdvisor)
A different way to stay in Paris. Good location, cozy atmosphere in an elegant apartment with a beautiful balcony. You can converse with Rosemary about music, wine, or whatever…she’s really welcoming.
Antonella P. Couple from Italy (LinkedIn)
52 Clichy is a wonderful place to stay in Paris. Rosemary is so helpful & shares so much knowledge about Paris & the French way of life. She is a delightful host who serves up a wonderful breakfast every morning. The apartment is bright, cheerful, & comfortable. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay of 10 days!
Jeanette W. Single woman from the USA. (TripAdvisor)
Rosemary is an excellent host who expertly guided us during our stay in Paris at her B&B. During her wonderful breakfast, she offered advice on places to visit, the best ways to get there, etc., all of which were spot on. Both of her properties are in great locations with lots to see, plus convenient to public transportation. Looking forward to our next trip to Paris!
Frank M. Couple from the USA. (LinkedIn)
My second stay with a warm welcome – Rosemary is a generous host and a delight to stay with – Her breakfasts must be the best in Paris – Her peaceful balcony is the perfect place to start or end the day – Rosemary’s in depth local knowledge and passion for the real Paris helps you to find the authentic and the magical. A go to favourite of mine.
Ashlyn G. Single businesswoman from the UK (TripAdvisor)
The moment we punched the code to open the heavy wooden doors in Rue de Clichy we entered a quiet, heavenly courtyard, gardens ahead of us, in central Paris. The 5th floor apartment was lovely. Spacious and cosy. Our hostess Rosemary was an English Rose, but one steeped in Parisian specialties and her own quartier. Patisseries and typically French restaurants and places to enjoy to add to your own lists. Her warmth and range of conversation was compelling. A short stay will no doubt be repeated by a longer one sometime soon. We loved No 52 and Rosemary.
Bruce G. Couple from the UK (Sawdays)
My husband and I stayed in the B&B for six days in September. Rosemary was very welcoming and organized. She was helpful for our planning of the outings. We enjoyed our excellent breakfast every morning and pleasant conversations with Rosemary. My husband even got into rugby games under her influence! This was my first trip to Paris. It was memorable and Rosemary certainly played a critical role in it.
Li C. Couple from the USA (TripAdvisor)
We stayed with Rosemary in her B&B June 2013 for our wedding anniversary. Rosemary was a fantastic host and made our first trip to Paris an amazing experience. Breakfast was fantastic and I still haven’t been able to eat an almond croissant since I returned to England. Rosemary shared her wide knowledge of Paris with us and her recommendations were excellent. We loved the personal touch of Rosemary sharing breakfast with us each morning and enjoyed sharing life stories. We cannot recommend staying with Rosemary highly enough.
Amanda R. Couple from the UK (LinkedIn)
We were Rosemary’s first guests at her 1 bedroom apartment in Paris, which is conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants and stores. We found the apartment very clean, well equipped, bright and spacious. Rosemary is a wonderful host who cares a great deal about her guests’ comfort. We enjoyed her company, her lovely sense of humor and of course the mouth-watering breakfast treats! Rosemary’s apartment will always be our first choice for future trips to Paris.
Arfath P. Family of 3 From USA (LinkedIn)
Rosemary’s apartment is a perfect place to stay in Paris. Great for us with two children (who got the bedroom), and we had a very comfy sofa bed. The apartment has all that is needed to feel like home. Wonderful bakeries close by. Great location near Moulin Rouge. Rosemary provides breakfast upstairs in her apartment – do this, the pastries are to die for, and she gives a wonderful insight into living in Paris.”
Charlotte H. Family of 4 From UK (Sawdays)
Rosemary has created a lovely, congenial and efficient space at 52 Clichy. The apartment is fresh, French modern, airy and very well placed for transport or walking anywhere. The information that Rosemary sent from the start of our contact included extremely helpful details about getting to the apartment, Parisian etiquette, nearby restaurants and other tips. I travelled a lot in my work and I simply found her advice and welcoming correspondence about the smallest detail to be a personal and gratifying component of what one is offered at 52 Clichy. Before writing my public review, I wrote to all of my the friends who ever visit Paris. I’ve spent a long time time looking for my perfect bolt hole, and having found it I want to share it with others. Some secrets are meant to be shared.
Pat J. 2 friends meeting half-way From UK (TripAdvisor)
It is a pleasure to write a brief recommendation for Rosemary Allan and her apartment at 52 Clichy. The location is central and very convenient for visitors to Paris, but more importantly the accommodation and appointments are first class and Rosemary’s welcome is very friendly and helpful but not at all intrusive.
Roger M. Couple From Australia (LinkedIn)
Spent a couple of days with my daughter returning from the Alps. 52 clichy is a great central location and Rosemary was the perfect host with recommendations of where to visit and eat. A real treat.
Steve N. Father and daughter From UK (TripAdvisor)
Convinced ?
Great, homey apartment. Has everything you need from clean bathroom, bright natural light to amazing breakfast (homemade yogurt, beautiful fruit plate, and amazing breads and pastries). It is located just a 10 minutes’ walk from Galeries Lafayette: close enough to the city-center, yet far enough to not feel suffocated.
Noodee P. Single woman on business from Thailand. (TripAdvisor)
The “52 Clichy” B&B in Paris managed by Ms. Rosemary Allan, is the perfect place to stay in Paris being close to the city main attractions, having perfect connections with the city transportation network and still being a quiet and “coquette” location.
I recommend “52 Clichy” B&B for all travellers having a city break in Paris.
Alexandru I. Couple from Germany (LinkedIn)
Rosemary was and is a delightful hostess. Our morning talks over breakfast were the bright spots of our rainy cold stay in Paris. She was our Mary Poppins, pulling anything we needed from her magic bag. I still haven’ t found a 240-120 voltage converter anywhere else, but she was equipped with one. She went out of her way to serve fresh and assorted breads and pastries, tea, yogurt, and jams each morning, with info on how to tell good from bad baked goods. Her guest rooms were a delightful start to our two month European trip.
Bob D. Couple from the USA (Sawdays)
Just spent 4 lovely days with Rosemary at 52 Clichy. Felt like staying with a friend with Rosemary’s ethos ” make yourself at home” – and we did. Very secure apartment with much appreciated lift. Room and bathroom very comfortable and as advertised. Super comfortable bed and beautiful breakfast – lucky to have enjoyed on the balcony one of the days. Rosemary provides lots of information – transport, restaurants, sightseeing. Great to have info from a local perspective. Enjoyed coming home at night and sharing a wine (or Baileys) with Rosemary and discussing our days adventures.
Cy-Anne A. Couple from Australia (TripAdvisor)
Wonderful stay: great accommodations, gracious host, close to everything we wanted to see. Would love to return ourselves and would definitely recommend to friends and family.”
Dennis M. Couple from the UK (Sawdays)
We had a wonderful time in Paris – four splendid days that would not have been the same, if we wouldn’t have stayed at Rosemary, 52 Rue de Clichy. We loved the cosy appartment. Not only the great location, but especially the recommendations of Rosemary made our trip really memorable. I will just give an example: we were planning to go on the Arc de Triomphe anyway, but after talking to Rosemary we took her advice and went there exactly when it got dark – the best timing, especially because you enjoy a great view on the Tour Eiffel by night. There are so many more examples to give, but I will stop here and let you discover on your own! Lovely place, lovely host and… since we got engaged in Paris 🙂 , Rue de Clichy will always be an even more special place for us!
Nicol G. Couple from Austria (TripAdvisor)
A different way to stay in Paris. Good location, cozy atmosphere in an elegant apartment with a beautiful balcony. You can converse with Rosemary about music, wine, or whatever…she’s really welcoming.
Antonella P. Couple from Italy (LinkedIn)
This current visit and stay with Rosemary was once again a wonderful experience. We stayed with Rosemary in 2013…and, quite honestly, were anxious to return again. Rosemary and her 52 Clichy B&B meet and exceed every expectation one needs while visiting Paris. Her apartment is centrally located in Paris therefore it is easy to visit the various sites and attractions in the city. Her apartment is neat, clean, and comfortable…furthermore, the morning breakfast and subsequent conversation are excellent and a highlight of the stay. We will return again as the 52 Clichy B&B is not only an excellent business/travel decision, but Rosemary has become a very good friend.
Ken R. Couple from the USA (TripAdvisor)
My friend and I stayed with Rosemary and she made our stay wonderful. We were in the center of the city with easy access to everywhere in Paris. Rosemary looked out for us the entire time, giving us short cuts and advice on how to get to the different places within Paris. Breakfast was wonderful. We were in Paris during the terrorist attack, Rosemary checked to make sure we could get to the airport and which was the best way. She also checked on our flights and security at the airport. Would stay again without hesitation.
Nancy M. 2 friends from the USA (TripAdvisor)
Very comfortable ‘home from home’. I cannot imagine a better deal for a family of four in this wonderfully convenient location. Rosemary was most gracious with her time and advice on where/when to go to Paris’s sights, and only too happy to share her deep knowledge of her adopted city. Excellent breakfasts. Spacious apartment with very good facilities. Well ventilated for warm summer nights. Highly recommended.
John W. Family of 4 From Australia (Sawdays)
There were four of us: my cousin and her husband, my wife Susan and me. The apartment is spacious and cozy at the same time. It truly gives you an “at home” feeling. The kitchen is fully equipped with all one needs should one want to do some home cooking (but there are excellent restaurants nearby, should one prefer not to do any cooking). I should mention that Susan is in a wheelchair and the apartment is quite “wheelchair friendly”: no steps to climb up to, big spacious elevator and generous amounts of space to turn around in the bedroom and bathroom. We were very happy with the arrangement. Rosemary has been a wonderful host, very helpful with tips and advice. Interesting person to know.
Alessandro Z. 2 couples from Italy (TripAdvisor)
Rosemary provided an excellent time for us in Paris and was always available from start to finish. The luxury apartment was first class. Lovely decor and a brilliant location which is near to the centre of all to see and do in Paris. I can’t recommend Rosemary and her Paris apartment enough.
Nick C. Family of 3 From UK (LinkedIn)
I can’t believe my good fortune in being introduced to this particular wonderful Paris apartment! And to top it off, it comes with Rosemary! Both this year, and last year, I loved coming home after my days adventures, kicking off my shoes, grabbing a bite from the fridge, hopping into the full size bathtub then retiring into the cocoon of the comfy duvet covered bed! Everything you want is right outside…multiple transportation options, plenty of cafes, restaurants, bakeries, various grocery store options, post office, a couple of theaters, retail shops, etc. And for whatever else you may want- your Amazing host Rosemary is knowledgeable, helpful, and always gracious! This will always be my Paris home away from home.
Tara F. Group of friends From USA (TripAdvisor)
Fabulous apartment ….great location…. What’s not to like…..would highly recommend ….& will certainly be back.
Tania V. Family of 4 From Belgium (Sawdays)
It was my second time staying here for a business trip. This time, we stayed for a week. We prefer to stay in apartment rather than hotel because of the space. We love staying here, since it is very clean, tidy and bed is very comfortable. Moreover, it is very near metro stations where we could go to work very easily. Some nights we cooked our own dinner and here has all we need for cooking. In addition, I love to stay here because it is less than 10 mins walk to Gallery Lafayette. The most important point is the owner is very kind and helpful. Compared to the 4 star hotel in Opera area I stayed last time, I prefer it here. I will definitely come back here for the next time I visit Paris.
Jaijaras S. 2 Ladies on business From Thailand (TripAdvisor)
Having stayed as a guest with my family at Rosemary’s self-contained apartment (Paris at 52 Clichy), I have no hesitation to endorse Rosemary as a wonderfully hospitable person who goes the extra mile to ensure her guests feel at home. Rosemary clearly has an in-depth knowledge of Paris and is only too happy to share this with her guests. Although I have never used Rosemary’s services as a Colour, Image & Style Consultant, having observed her tastefully decorated apartment and B&B, I can imagine she is also an expert in this field.
John W. Family of 3 From Japan. (LinkedIn)
We brought our daughter and her fiance for their very first trip to Europe. My husband and I have stayed in Rosemary’s B&B on a previous visit so we had very high expectations. I’m happy to say the accommodations exceeded our expectations. The location is superb! We could walk to many shopping venues and restaurants and did so every day. The metro stop is so close and convenient. We were able to easily navigate to all of the “must see” locations without any problems. The apartment itself is beautiful and had everything we needed. Our children especially appreciated the quick and reliable WIFI. The linens were comfortable and we felt like we were at a five star hotel. Rosemary was the perfect hostess and could answer any questions we had. We mentioned Italian food and she promptly telephoned a fantastic restaurant for reservations. We plan to return to Paris next year and will make sure to book this apartment again!
Kelly O. Couple with adult ‘children’ From USA (TripAdvisor)
On a recent trip to Europe for my daughter’s wedding we stayed at Rosemary’s apartment in Paris. Rosemary has an amazing property and on top of this you wouldn’t find a better host anywhere. Rosemary made us feel so welcome and comfortable and she assisted us by advising us the best places to visit, best places to eat and drink:), best shopping… you name it….Rosemary is ‘one in a million’. If you are going to Paris make sure you look up Rosemary’s apartments. I can hugely highly recommend staying there.
Linda F. 3 friends From New Zealand (LinkedIn)
We truly enjoyed our stay in Paris, wonderful apartment *exceeded our expectations*, great host, fantastic breakfast -thank you Rosemary 🙂 always on hand to guide and assist us. Great location, central to all attractions, highly recommend.
Stuart R. Couple with their Mother in law From UK (TripAdvisor)
Very comfortable apartment and well equipped. Rosemary was delightful and very helpful throughout our short stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Caroline B. Mother and Daughter From UK (Sawdays)
I highly highly recommend 52 Clichy, especially if this is your first trip to Paris. The location could not be safer and better situated. A quick jaunt out of the apartment and you will find yourself in the shops and award winning bakery that is just two doors down. If you turn and go in the opposite direction you will end up by the opera (where most of the best tour buses begin their routes). This was my second year in a row staying with Rosemary (aka our tiny blonde Mary Poppins). Rosemary is very British, but speaks utterly fluent French (which she will use to be your translator any time you need her to) and after living in Paris for over 20 years, she literally knows every nook and cranny of the city like the back of her hand. I look forward to seeing her next year and the next year and every year after that.
Amy B. Family of 4. From USA (TripAdvisor)
Convinced now?
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