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June 17
It's time yet again to don your most fashionable hat and a picnic basket and head up to Chantilly for the annual Prix de Diane at the Chantilly Hippodrome. It's Ladies' Day at the races, and the fashions might overshadown the horses, but overall it's a fabulous day out for free (well, if you can get out there by train or car or helicopter). Check out one of my posts from the 2010 event with photos.

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Jun152006

Résidence du Palais

Résidence du Palais
78 Rue d’Assas, 6th
Tel 01 43 26 79 32
M° Odéon

http://www.residencedupalais.com

Finally, for those of you who need very inexpensive lodgings for short or long term, try the Résidence du Palais (formerly the Pension Ladagnous), in a Parisian townhouse overlooking the Jardin du Luxembourg (6th). It’s bed and breakfast in clean but basic double rooms from €65 per night (this is the regular rate, not a promotional rate). A pension is a bit like a boarding house (there are some students who stay long term). This one is in the same building as the Pension Marronniers, but is larger (24 rooms on three floors, with elevator). Dinner is also available for €10, and rooms each have a private shower and TV. Quads are €120, making it a good alternative to the boisterous youth hostels for those who’d rather get a good night’s sleep.

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Reader Comments (2)

I stayed at this wonderfully situated pension in the spring of 2008. I loved the proximity to several post-secondary institutions that brought the vibrancy of student life to the streets, and of course the view of the Gardens.
It was great to have a shower and sink in the room, and it should be noted that the fat or infirm could NOT use the tiny tiny shower without endangering themselves.
January 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRebecca
I am an artist who went to Paris for the 1st time in 2004 and I stayed at the former Pension Ladagnous. I want to go back to Paris again and will stay at Residence du Palais bec I'd like a room facing Le Jardin du Luxembourg, Blvd Montparnasse, walking distance to St. Germain de Pris and the Pont Neuf and the right bank, Latin Quarter, simple breakfast, nice spacious room with shower and balcony with a view of the park, which made me feel like like I lived in Paris as a Parisien and not like a tourist in a tiny room in a cheap hotel. Tres Jolie! I really enjoyed staying there. Merci beaucoup.
August 27, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDULCIE DEE

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