I’ve traveled a great deal. I traveled mostly domestically in the US. This was my first time in Paris. I had originally stayed in Montmarte. I extended my stay at the Hotel Duret. As an older person, I found the locational ideal. Hotel Doret is walkable to the Arc de Triumph and the Champs Elysee (spelling may be wrong) but it is miles away from tourists. The hotel is well connected by the metro and 2 separate RER stations which is ideal. To take a hop on and hop off I believe can be done at the Arc de Triumph. I became a part of the many quiet neighborhoods nobody knows about. There weren’t expensive tourist restaurants. There were local bistros, cafes, bakeries, and a wonderful fruit stand. The hotel itself was beautiful. The decor and little touches made this place unique. It was the wonderful staff that makes this hotel exceptional. As a solo female traveler with 2 small dogs, the staff took me under their care. They helped with my future travel plans. I made close friends with one of the managers and it will be my best experience from my visit. Hopefully, for a long time. That sort of kindness can’t be found in any Parisian boutique. There are not enough words to share my utter gratitude to the kindness I received. In my situation meeting people in place far from home that really cared for me is a testament at the kindness of Parisians. People, mostly the US, have a conception that Parisians are rude or don’t like Americans. Stay at The Hotel Duret and you’ll know.
