expected visit paris better imagined decision stay hotel le lavoisier, traveled extensively quite luxurious levels parts europe world eastern france not able historic beautiful city, high standards expectations decided trip avoid luxury hotels seek intimate hopefully attractive friendly comfortable boutique style lodging trip, rennovated updated townhome owned french scientist lavoisier wonderful find.on arrival day greeted warmly gracioius staff guest observed arrive depart stay feel waiting, couple hates spite preparatory research minute scheduled arrive like make hotel concierge services especially fabienne ludovic really proverbial icing cake providing excellent advice service category imagine, enjoyed attempts communicate rusty basic french warmly responded perfect english nationalities mutually understood language, arranged delightful dining experiences willingly reviewed culled researched list added wonderful ideas turned excellent, helped convenient requested cost effective ways experience fabulous city possible week, level service requested source quality excellent did not disappoint, especially enjoyed outing versailles arranged hotel, traveled minivan company english speaking couples canada australia young frenchman driver professional guide, knowledge ability share incroyable, morning nisha greeted lavoisier cheerful cozy lower level cafe freshly brewed coffee little pot baker basket fresh breads, hotel offered daily continental breakfast buffet included price room selections expect small boutique hotel, choose want breakfast numerous cafes just steps away direction, evening sat enjoyed cocktails relaxing elegant self-serve honor bar tucked just lobby couple staying hotel, planned cocktail hour outing ritz bar end stay, location chic hotel terrific just minutes walk north place la concorde champs elysee direction tuileries louvre just minutes hop on/hop tour bus companies main stops just south hausmann taxi stand metro rue faubourg opera garnier french department stores, day roaming streets museums historic sights gardens shops restaurants returned comfort spotlessly clean room sophisticated decor comfortable bed plump soft pillows lovely date marble bath, asked making reservations quieter building away street request honored hesitation, hotel located just malsherbe bit north madeleine church area fairly quiet evenings, nice choice enjoy grand french door style windows open closed needed air conditioning couple warm september nights, no doubt hotel le lavoisier 199 euros night major reason enjoyed wonderful visit paris, not paris week return explore, return definitely stay le lavoisier,