La Pause Hotel

This is a story rather than a review. We found a parking slot, and then we headed to reception. There was no-one there, but I learned that the 'gardien' (caretaker, I think, in English) was just coming. He literally rolled up: it was apparent that he was very drunk. He managed to take us to our apartment. This was immaculately clean and well equipped, and I put the experience of the gardien behind me. I saw that the fridge was set to zero, so I turned it on -nothing. So, off I went to the gardien. 'My fridge doesn't work'. He let out an exasperated and alcoholic gasp. 'Well, what can I do for you?' he asked. 'You'll have to get me another room.' More gasping. 'I'll have to ring the boss. I'll come to your room.' Back in the room, the fridge had started to work but no light coming on. I pointed this out to the gardien. 'None of them have lights,' he exhaled upon me. Well, the apartment was very nice. Huge bed. Unfortunately, despite 'no smoking' signs, there was a persistent whiff of cigarette smoke, much to my wife's annoyance. Next issue: despite all my efforts I could not get the electric hob to work. Oh no! Another trip to the gardien. I found him in his own apartment. More huffing and puffing. I couldn't catch all of what he said, but enough to grasp that he was extremely annoyed with me, and close to becoming insulting. The usual , 'What do you want me to do about it?' Then: ''Thank God not all the guests are like you.' At one point I think he actually said, 'if you want this sort of service then go to Campanile.' He reluctantly came to the apartment, and we did get the hob to work. By this stage, the whole thing was comical, and I just took it as an entertainment. I confess to quite enjoying it all. However, it did occur to me that if something terrible happened (a fire, for instance), then the gardien may have been useless.

Booked about 3 weeks before trip using trip advisor rating. Glad we dis as full. Large room with fridge - though could have done with a comfy chair. Friendly staff including owner. Too far for us to walk in (very hot too) but found low costs/free parking just outside town centre. Quiet suburban location

Easy to find, parking and a brisk 30 minute walk to Centre Ville with a stunning cathedral. Large room with all facilities - kitchen and all pots and pans; chairs desk and table. Clean and the little grass outside. Couldn’t ask for more