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Non-Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Oct 2026

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9 exchanges67 nights11 feedback

We had a wonderful home exchange experience at Filipa’s lovely apartment in Garches, a peaceful commune just 13 km from the center of Paris. The apartment was cozy, spacious, stylish, and fully equipped, with three comfortable bedrooms and everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The location was very convenient, right across from the train station, making it easy to explore Paris. There were two supermarkets just below the building, as well as several lovely shops within a short walk. We especially enjoyed the fantastic local boulangerie, Lekla, where we bought delicious fresh bread. Following Filipa’s recommendation, we also had dinner at Il Caro Bisto, a charming local restaurant just a 10-minute walk from the apartment. The food was excellent, the service was lovely, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. What made this exchange truly special, however, was Filipa and her family’s extraordinary hospitality and thoughtfulness. When Filipa and her family stayed at our home in Albania, she kindly baked banana bread for us, and she surprised us with the same delicious treat when we arrived at her home in Paris! She also left us homemade hummus, carrots, and fresh fruit. Such thoughtful gestures made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. We spent four wonderful days exploring some of Paris’s most famous attractions and enjoying the city’s beautiful streets, charming cafés and restaurants, incredible boulangeries, and fantastic shops. Filipa had also prepared a very helpful and well-written guide with recommendations, practical tips, and even train cards ready to top up, which made getting around so much easier. We truly enjoyed every moment of our stay. We are very grateful to Filipa and her family for opening their beautiful home to us and for all the warmth, generosity, and care they showed throughout this exchange.

Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Aug 2026

Zsolt Verified

3 exchanges43 nights5 feedback

We had a wonderful stay at Filipa and her family’s beautiful home near Paris. Their house is truly special, filled with fascinating objects and treasures from different parts of the world, which gave it so much character. Garches is a charming little town, with beautiful and distinctive houses. Filipa left us a very detailed and helpful guide, which made everything so easy — from getting into the house and parking to getting around and discovering the best places to visit. We were also warmly welcomed with some delicious treats waiting for us in the fridge, which was especially appreciated after a long journey! Philippa was incredibly kind and thoughtful throughout the whole exchange.

Simultaneous exchange 5 nights Aug 2026

Ilonka

1 exchange10 nights2 feedback

We had an amazing stay at Filipa's home! Her family's apartment is at a great location, only a 20 minute train ride from the city centre, but still in a nice and quiet suburb/village, with lots of surrounding greenery. Filipa provided us video instructions on how to enter their apartment, train Navigo cards, and loads of spot on tips for Paris and the local area. The amount of time we had, was just not enough for all of their recommendations! But one of the most thoughtful things she did, was filling the fridge with homemade banana bread and hummus. The banana bread we will definitely be remaking later on ourselves, it was amazing. Their home was spacious enough and super comfortable. I am a light sleeper and I was a little worried about the Paris summer heat in August, but it stayed pretty cool inside their apartment (with fans) and the beds were really good. Thank you for everything Filipa, Sébastien and Isadora!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 7 nights Jul 2026

Kate Verified

1 exchange7 nights1 feedback

We had a lovely first exchange where we used a globe to stay at Filipa's home just outside of Paris. Filipa was wonderful o communicate with, and left lots of information about the home and area as well as a video showing us exactly how to get to the home from the train station (which is conveniently right across the street) and how to access the building. Her home was clean and comfortable and they left us some snacks, which were so perfect after a long day of travel. We really enjoyed this location for visiting France. We were easily able to hop on the train and go into Paris, but also had the markets and shops of Garches right around us (we LOVED the cheese shop especially). This would be a great hub if exploring France for longer as well, but we only had a week. We really enjoyed having a dryer that worked well, which can be hard to come by in Europe! We highly recommend an exchange with Filipa's family! Thanks for everything, Filipa and co. :)

Simultaneous exchange 14 nights Jul 2026

Rhio

5 exchanges115 nights9 feedback

Gosh what can i say, this was truly a wonderful exchange and we loved staying in Filipa's wonderful apartment in Garches. Firstly the apartment is gorgeous, so comfortable, in a lovely suburb of Paris and so close to the centre. We drove from Denmark and Filipa provided such detailed instructions on how to get there, where to park, get in etc that it really was an absolute breeze! We arrived to a whole host of goodies including the most delicious homemade hummus and banana cake and the girls were delighted to discover thier home for the next two weeks. Garches is such a good base for Paris, so quiet but very well appointed with two supermarkets, bakeries and everything else you could need. We love the local swimming pool, which was very welcome in the heat wave and we were forunate enough to be there over Bastille Day so got to enjoy the celebrations in the local town square. So fun! I cannot recommend highly enough a stay in this wonderful home!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 3 nights May 2026

Julie Verified

18 exchanges173 nights19 feedback

Filipa and her family have the perfect base to explore Paris all day and then relax in their cozy home! We loved being there with every amenity we needed and easy access to the first floor apartment. Filipa was super organized with all of the communication and a fantastic book full of ideas. We have fallen in love with Paris! Looking forward to hosting them in Sardinia!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 2 nights Apr 2026

Lauren Verified

19 exchanges120 nights22 feedback

Filipa made this exchange so easily and seamless! She set us up with everything we needed and sent super helpful videos for navigating to her home from the train across the street. Her home is in an absolutely perfect location. Our family was very comfortable, her house has everything you could need. We had a fabulous weekend in Paris and we hope to return some day!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 4 nights Feb 2026

Astrid Verified

3 exchanges34 nights4 feedback

We have just returned home from our very first non-simultaneous home exchange with Filipa and her family in Garches, Paris, and what an experience it was! From the very beginning, Filipa made us feel completely at ease. She shared great tips on what to do, gave us clear and helpful information about the appartement and the area, and answered all our questions quickly and kindly. We truly felt welcome. She had even baked a delicious vegan bananabread for us when we arrived, such a thougtful and welcomming touch! Before our trip, we were sent NAVIGO travel cards to use on public transport in Paris, which made everything a lot easier for us. The train station in Garches is just across the street from the apartement and takes you straight into Paris in no time. Garches is a great place to stay when visiting Paris, superclose to the busy city center, yet peaceful and calm with a lovely small-town feel. One evening we walked to Il Cara Bistro about 10 min from the apartement ( a great tip from Filipa), and had a wonderful italian meal. The food and the service were both fantastic. Filipa’s apartment is absolutely beautiful, warm, welcoming and full of lovely art. It was tidy and very well-organized with plenty of space for us to relax after long days exploring both Paris and Versailles. As “newcomers” to PLU we couldn`t have asked for a better first experience. We are so grateful for our stay and can warmly recommend exchanging with Filipa and her family. Thank you:)

Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Dec 2025

christine Verified

4 exchanges52 nights7 feedback

We had a great stay in Filipa's clean and lovely apartment in Paris, perfect for our family. Filipa's home is located just across the road from the train station which makes for excellent, no hassle, quick and easy connection to Paris city centre and Versailles. There are also lots of beautiful parks and an ambundance of green space on the door step. The supermarket just downstairs and lots of independant stores and boulangerie in the village were super convenient. Filipa was delightful to communicate with and made everything so easy for us. We loved our stay and would absolutely recommend exchanging with Filipa.

Simultaneous exchange 7 nights Aug 2025

Cathy Verified

9 exchanges71 nights13 feedback

We just returned from a fantastic week at Filpa’s apartment. We arrived to a wonderful array of home made treats, which was such a lovely welcome! The apartment had everything we needed and was perfectly located for easy trips into Paris and Versailles, and we loved the local bakery, supermarkets and park. Filipa’s detailed recommendations were super helpful and we enjoyed a great range of activities, from exhibitions to swimming in the Seine. A fabulous stay, thank you Filipa and family!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 1 night Jul 2025

Theadora Verified

20 exchanges118 nights21 feedback

Filipa's home is lovely and so comfortable! It is in an excellent location for visiting the environs of Paris, and gives the feeling of living like a local. It is biking distance to everything, and also directly across the street from the train. Thank you Filipa and family for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 3 nights Jul 2025

Theadora Verified

20 exchanges118 nights21 feedback

What a great place! Ideally located for public transport, we had the opportunity to explore Paris, while basing out of her spacious, super-comfortable, and wonderfully decorated home. Everything you could need is within easy walking distance, including a big weekly farmers market just up the hill. Filipa is kind and generous, responsive and fun. She left very clear notes on how things work in her home, as well as excellent recommendations for places to go and things to do. A great PLU experience! Thank you, Filipa!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 8 nights Jun 2025

Nicole

6 exchanges86 nights8 feedback

Filipa was such an incredible host. Communication was clear and thoughtful, and her home manual and suggestions were so helpful. She even had a friend meet us to welcome us to her home and walk us through how to get into the appartment. The home is lovely and I can't say enough about the location. There are two supermarkets directly downstairs, and it is on the corner of the main street with all of the French specialty shops that we love. Best of all, Filipa's home is directly across from the train station which puts you into La Defense and easy connections to metro lines in only 8 minutes. Thank you so much for hosting us, Filipa!

Simultaneous exchange 3 nights May 2025

Michiel & Daphne Verified

13 exchanges88 nights16 feedback

We had a wonderful exchange in Paris. The communication with our hosts was excellent; they were very friendly and all arrangements were perfectly clear. The beautiful apartment was a delight. It was spacious, with separate rooms for our sons, and it smelled lovely upon arrival. The large, well-equipped kitchen was a highlight, it's clear there's a chef in the house! The apartment is tidy and features a warm decor filled with beautiful souvenirs and art. We were welcomed with a delicious homemade banana bread and really appreciated the thoughtful extras, such as the passes for the local swimming pool, library, and the Navigo travel cards. The location is incredibly convenient, right across from the station. You just have to cross the street to catch a train, giving you immediate access to the fantastic Parisian public transport system. Since we traveled from Amsterdam by train, this was ideal. Using the provided Navigo passes and the app was very easy, with no need for paper tickets. Furthermore, there are two amazing bakeries just around the corner for fresh croissants and bread each morning, and a supermarket conveniently located right below the apartment. Everything we needed was within easy reach. Highly recommended!

Non-Simultaneous exchange 4 nights Apr 2025

Krista Verified

7 exchanges34 nights7 feedback

Due to our own circumstances, we were able to spend only one night at Filipa's beautiful place near Paris. However, we really liked the chill vibe and beautiful architecture of Garghes. Their home is very spacious and peaceful. Thank you Filipa for your hospitality!

Non-Reciprocal exchange 6 nights Dec 2024

Gaelle Verified

18 exchanges164 nights18 feedback

Filipa's home is conviniently located by a train station taking you anywhere you want in Paris, while having the largest backyard ever (Bois de Saint-Cloud)! We were 6 persons over 13 years old and the flat is big enough. We wish Seb and Filipa many happy exchanges!

Simultaneous exchange 3 nights Sep 2024

Tina Verified

13 exchanges108 nights19 feedback

Filipa's home is a great place for those who want to get away from the chaos and crowdedness of city life. The train station is conveniently across the street, yet, it's a quiet and calm neighborhood! The home is also located across from Parc de Saint Cloud as well, which is a gorgeous green space— including a farm!— where you can go on walks, bike rides, picnics, etc. This home is child-friendly (lift available, space, wide doors, etc.), and it is a cozy, comfortable place with wonderful decor from their travels and living overseas. Filipa is very organized, thoughtful and communicative, so everything was explained clearly; there was no confusion about anything. Although she does not have young children, she made sure that the space would suit our family's needs. Highly recommend for those who want access to green space but be a train ride away from Paris!

Simultaneous exchange 8 nights Jul 2024

Kristy Verified

9 exchanges105 nights15 feedback

Filipa And Sébastien were wonderful hosts and there home was a perfect oasis for our Parisian holiday. Their apartment is clean and comfortable. It’s so helpful to have the Monoprix grocery just downstairs and to be right across the street from the train into Paris. We loved the little town of Garches as it was quiet and safe, yet so easy to get into the city. I would be happy to have the opportunity to exchange with them again!