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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 12:27 am
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Yes, I know La Villa - it's about three blocks from the d'Aubusson, on the corner of the rue Jacob and the rue Bonaparte. An excellent location (just down the street from the very good Hotel Lenox, which USAFAN mentioned above).

There is a new Ladurée (well-known Parisian bakery) that just opened directly across the street. La Villa was done in the late 80s by a young French designer and was quite hip - it was looking a bit dated and has been refurbished from what I hear. There is a small bar/jazz club on the property and you can't beat the neighborhood. I believe the rooms are fairly small, as are many in Paris.

FWIW, the d'Aubusson opened a few years ago after extensive renovations and investments. I think they kept their prices "low" at first to build up a steady clientele and are now raising them steadily each year. I have seen this happen before with other Parisian hotels.

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