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The Petite Paris

eGuideBook

Coming October 2012

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Available NOW

Petite Paris 

B&B eBook

                Keep it on your shelf for a quick flick or as a coffee table book to enjoy with friends.
                                                    Available as a soft cover or hardcover!
                                              Available as an ibook for ipads and iphones!

                                                                Purchase your copy here.

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We are Paris Guru's!

As proudly labelled by:

Vacation and Travel Magazine!

August Issue 2012

          See us featured in the Magazine - click image to read our Top 10 Zen Guide to Paris!

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SWEET MACAROON!!!!

Pretty soon Sydney-siders will be able to get their hands on beautiful macarons from famed French patisserie...

Set to open their first Australian patisserie in Westfield Sydney!  Fingers crossed the rest of Australia    will follow soon. www.laduree.fr 

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LOVE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHS? 

Want to capture Paris perfectly?

                                              Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography
                                                Fourth Edition 2012 has just been released.

Internationally renowned Photographer Richard L'Anson shows you how to avoid common photography mistakes. Buy it HERE

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PARISIAN STREET SCENES

ON DISPLAY IN SYDNEY

                                         This is a stunning exhibition. Go and see 'Old Paris'.

                          Art Gallery of New South Wales
                                                                  Until November 4 

Make a day/feast of it  and enjoy the galleries high tea banquet as well - tres Parisienne!
website for details/tickets - click here
for photograph samples - click here

The work of French photographer Eugène Atget, who created "documents for artists", will be on show as the first comprehensive Australian exhibition of his work. Parisian street scenes during the late 1800s and early 1900s, depicting areas of old Paris with empty streets as yet untouched by the 19th century modernisation of the city by Baron Haussmann.

Over 200 of his works will be on show at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, out of a collection of more than 4,000 held by the Musée Carnavalet.

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LE STYLE

DIGITAL MAGAZINE

SPRING EDITION 2012

click image above to browse all things chic French! 

The publication is an inspiration, an idea of passion that we have to live the essence of French beauty that touches our hearts. A direct interactive online magazine for the savvy IT madame et mademoiselle.

 In this issue: Fantastic interviews with Paris jewellery house of Van Cleef @ Arpels and modernity trends for home and lifestyle.

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COFFEE SOLVES EVERYTHING

Our BEST Coffee Corners in Paris

 

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SWEET THINGS...

Have you tried the oldest Chocolatier in Paris?

DeBauve et Gallais
Gourmet Finest Dark French Chocolate


This aromatic relic, founded in 1800 and the official chocolatier to Napoleon, still has its original semicircular counter covered with fabulous treats. Signature items include: chocolate pistoles, small discs of chocolate that vary according to cacao content and flavorings (almond oil, bitter coffee, Bourbon vanilla and orange blossom).

30 rue des Saints-Peres
website - click here



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La Rose Croissant
@ Pierre Herme

More than just a regular old boring croissant (ahem never boring) how about trying a glazed one covered in candied roses and filled it with a sweet litchi/rose/raspberry pâte! At Pierre Herme these little guys can sell out quickly, but you also don’t want to buy one and eat it too early. They’re on the shelf at 10am and still too warm to enjoy. Either purchase one and give it an hour to mellow-out, or stop by after 11am and hope there are still a couple left. They’re incredibly scrumtrulescent.
website

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Meet our NEW Paris apartment in the 20th!

Sat hello to our Special new Paris B&B! 

Friends we are celebrating our 90th + 1 B&B Apartment in Paris. 

We love her! ha! :) 

A quiet and independent architects home with a very country-style atmosphere. The guest room has 2 twin beds, a private ensuite and is independent and privately located atthe front of the home. The doors open onto an inside courtyard decorated with plants and outdoor furniture. 

Enjoy Breakfast under the shadow of a Parasol or in the large glass-top dining room.

This B&B is bright, fresh and so quaint and cosy.

Rate: 130euro per night for 2 people

110euro per night for 1 person

Arrondissement: 20

Not yet on the website so please email dates for availability confirmation to:

info@petitepr.com.au 

M E R C I! 

www.petiteparis.com.au 

Happy Birthday Petite Paris Party

Happy Birthday to us

Happy Birthday to us 

Happy Birthday to uh-us

Happy Birthday to us! 

Bonjour friends, its a special day today! We are TWO years old!! 

2 amazing years of building our very proudly Australian website and service to where it is now and we couldn't be prouder or happier. Thank you to all our guests, friends and followers for being so amazingly supportive and inspiring. Petite certainly wouldn't be where it is now if it were not for all the amazing referrals to friends and family and glowing reports. Our hosts have done so well in looking after each and every guest and so a thank you to our Paris Hosts too. And to the AMAZING travel journos and media support who paid attention to us as we attempted to co-exist with all the big-guns of the Paris apartment booking services. So grateful! What a push!...

SO ... Merci tout le monde from the deepest sincerest part of our little petite paris hearts hehehe 

At this point in time, we now officially have 90 Paris apartments on the website! As of last week! Crazily this puts us right up there as one of the largest Paris apartment booking websites! What really? Pinch me please! Check it OUT www.petiteparis.com.au

And there is only more to come, more growth, services and certainly more apartments! 

Now to celebrate this occasion: (to start with hehe) our most prestigious B&B, the beauty the travel journos all go ga-ga over, will on special for bookings in Paris from November to March!

B&B359 and B&B241 are 2 stunning and immaculate guest rooms located in the one home right in the middle of the seine on the residential and upscale Isl St Louis. Its a grand typically parisian antique home beautifully presented by Carol who is of English origin. Carol is by far our most loyal experienced and amazing! Guests love her and her beautifully presented home, the location and her fresh, delicious and generous breakfasts! 

B&B359 is 175euro per night reduced from 230euro. A Huge 55euros off Per/Night! That's a lovely dinner out each evening oui??! :) 

Read about this B&B on our website with images and map here

Scroll down for room #241 and discount details...

B&B241 (below) is 180euro per night reduced from 224euro. Read about this room here. 

Contact us with your dates to find out if these rooms are free for your trip to Paris anytime during November, January to March 2013. info@petitepr.com.au 

MERCI!! :) 

Petite Paris is iNSTYLE

Et voila we're famous once more. Petite Happy! :)
iNSTYLE trade magazine featuring Petite Paris.  Read about iNSTYLE Editor's experience (below) in our beautiful B&B in Paris - Chez Chantal!

To find this B&B on our website for full description of the home, images and rate click here: http://www.petiteparis.com.au/368_Chantal_Joe_Bed_%26_Breakfast_Accommodation_in_Paris.html

Meet my new latin lover in Paris!

Yes we mean a new Paris apartment! bien sur :)

Its a shabby chic typical Parisian home that is so cosy and comfy with a very special artful ambience. This new baby of the Petite Paris B&B fabily is in the heart of the latin quarter near the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens!

Is not on our website yet (soon though as fast as my little doits (fingers) can click, type, cut, paste, upload :) So for now email me with your dates to check on availability - info@petitepr.com.au

Here is a quick description:

Jacqueline:  Your sweet host is in her sixties and is retired. She decided in 2005 to start a bed and breakfast and to welcome guests in her apartment, which she used to do with her husband.

Jacqueline was born in the French Bretagne. She is very friendly and invites you to spend the evening with her and a friend for conversation and aperitif. Please do not hesitate to ask her for insider information about Paris or reservations for restaurants or a taxi... She adores being a host and will be happy to help you at any time.

The Dwelling:  Jacqueline's apartment is ideally located on the Left Bank of the river Seine, near the Panthéon and the Quartier Latin, 15 minutes away from the Luxembourg park and 5 minutes away from Mouffetard street with its many restaurants, cafés, typical markets, boutiques and bakeries...

On the third floor with, no elevator, of a historic building built in 15th century you will find Jacquelines home. The apartment is very quiet, despite being located near one of the most lively districts of Paris. You will find it very friendly and bright.

Two big 17th century windows create a castle atmosphere and you will find a green leather sofa and 2 armchairs in the same style.

The american-style kitchen is open, which helps communication between host and guests even while preparing the meals. You will soon be comfortable in Jacqueline's apartment with it's 100m2 and you can take a retreat in your private suite at any time.

Your Guestroom: Your room is truly a "comfortable nest" and perfect for parisian nights in the heart of the city.

This small 13m2 room (18m2 with the bathroom and the private entry) has a special atmosphere that will impress you (flowers can be added to the room every day if you wish). It's orientation towards a quiet backyard, the room is perfect for relaxing in a "universe of silence" . The bed offers feather pillows or pillows for allergies, bed linen and a cover.

The guest room is equipped with a double bed (180x190) or 2 single beds (90x190) , a big wardrobe , a mirror, a table and two chairs.

It is decorated with pieces of art , paintings and drawings and photographs of happy occasions dating back in Jacquelines lifetime.

You will also find a collection of material about Paris, art books, a choice of hot drinks (coffee, tea/herbal tea and biscuits), mineral water and a ventilator at your disposal.



Bathroom:  The bathroom is en suite for your private use. Equipped with a sink, a shower and a toilet.

You will find toiletries, soap, a hair-dryer at your disposal. If you stay more than 4 nights, a dressing gown will be available for ladies, on request.

You will like the atmosphere of the bathroom with it's tilings painted by the children of your host when they were at school.

Breakfast:  will be served by Jacqueline in the living room with it's charming ancient atmosphere.

Comfortably seated at the table in front of the great windows, you will be served a 4 star breakfast cooked by a "cordon bleu". It's variety and quality will make it a perfect start for each day.

You will be offered: hot drinks (coffee, tea, milk or hot chocolate), fruit juice, fresh baguettes and croissants that will be bought for you by Jacqueline, yoghurt, butter, homemade jam, honey,.. .

It is also possible to have, on request: cheese, ham, omelette, boiled or scrambled egg (additional 5 € / 1 or 2 persons).

Come and stay at Jacqueline's!!!!!!  Emails: info@petitepr.com.au

www.petiteparis.com.au

Paris LAST MINUTE BOOKING! DISCOUNT for August bookings!

WHOOO! LAST MINUTE B&B SPECIAL DISCOUNT for AUGUST! 

Book our unhosted beautiful apartment in the heart of the marais (minutes from the seine) reduced from 165euro per night for 2 people TO: 125euro! 

A HUGE 40euro off per night - thats quite a number of baguettes, croissants, macaroons, coffees, froi gras, escargot, vin, cheese, whatelse?? :) 

Anyone need a last minute August booking please contact me asap - HURRY this will go fast!!! 

email: info@petitepr.com.au 

To read and see the full description of this apartment click here: http://www.petiteparis.com.au/347_Nicholas_Bed_%26_Breakfast_Accommodation_in_Paris.html

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We are the Paris Gurus

Some lovely Publicity for us in the new Vacation and Travel Magazine! Remember our previous blog post '10 ZEN things to do in Paris??!! Well it was so popular it was picked up by a few travel writers and Magazine editors. So now not only are we a booking service for amazingly charming B&Bs in Paris but we're also quickly establishing ourselves as the ultimate Paris City Guide. Offering hundreds of insider tips, information and resources for travelling to Paris in our monthly newsletter, this here blog, via our Magazine editorial campaigns a-la this new article and the soon to be first edition of the Petite Paris City Guide book - available as an ebook or hardcopies can be purchased too. Out Soon!

For now, here's is a taste of the unique ideas and recommendations for the City of lights. Click the image below to read the full Vacations and Travel Magazine artcile ' 10 ZEN things to do in Paris'...