Paris Timeshares?

[vivelefrance]

Hi everyone!
We are shopping around for a Paris timeshare. Any suggestions?
I'll add that we've already been to the Marriott in Bailly-Romainvilliers. It's gorgeous, but much too far outside of town.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

 

[marmite]

My initial thought is that Paris and capital cities outside of North America do not usually have timeshares in the heart of them, and many that do are not up to the standards we have enjoyed elsewhere (there are some exceptions as Marriott has properties in Thailand and Spain). Other than the Marriott that you've been to, I have only seen a couple ever listed for Paris and the photos did not make me want to book. I would only consider a purchase in Paris if I had rented from an owner first, loved it, and then run the numbers to see if it makes sense to own. Maintenance fees last forever and increase each year, and not all timeshare systems are created equally. It's great that you are here to do your research though.

I am off to Paris in a few weeks and there are so many great hotels and areas, I personally enjoy trying something new each trip without having to plan so far in advance. I don't know if you saw the worksheet of questions to help you decide if timesharing is a good fit for how you travel and your goals, but it is a worthwhile exercise before taking the plunge into any timeshare purchase.

Best of luck in your search. I look forward to seeing if there are some gems out there we have not seen. I know there are some fractionals out there (starting at about a 4 week purchase), but they are very expensive IMO. I'm not sure how many weeks you were thinking of purchasing or your budget, but you may want to take a look and see what the latest price is.

 

[geist1223]

Royal Regency in Vincennes. It is a few minutes walk from the end of the Underground. It is a DRI Property.

 

[clifffaith]

We’ve stayed at the Royal Regency 4 times. Access to the heart of Paris is easy peasy, and Vincennes itself is a great town.

 

[ScoopKona]

There are many timeshares in Paris -- at least many in II. They're very, very, very difficult to trade into. Nearly impossible, stars must be aligned kind of difficult.

I think Paris is one of the easiest cities in Europe to navigate. Yes, their streets have so many different angles that Euclid himself would throw up his hands in disgust. But since the metro will put you within a five minute walk of anywhere you want to be, it really doesn't matter where you stay.

I have stayed in several II getaway timeshares which are usually available at a more attractive price than AirBnBs. That's what I'd do -- go rent some II getaways if you have access to them. Then inquire about maintenance fees and resale weeks.

 

[alwysonvac]

There are many timeshares in Paris -- at least many in II. They're very, very, very difficult to trade into. Nearly impossible, stars must be aligned kind of difficult.

I think Paris is one of the easiest cities in Europe to navigate. Yes, their streets have so many different angles that Euclid himself would throw up his hands in disgust. But since the metro will put you within a five minute walk of anywhere you want to be, it really doesn't matter where you stay.

I have stayed in several II getaway timeshares which are usually available at a more attractive price than AirBnBs. That's what I'd do -- go rent some II getaways if you have access to them. Then inquire about maintenance fees and resale weeks.

Interval International | Resort Directory France, Paris

Interval International is a timeshare exchange company with locations around the world offering it?s members the ability to exchange their timeshare for time an another location.

www.intervalworld.com

For Paris, the Interval International exchange directory only lists two timeshares.

1. Royal Regency Paris Vincennes (doesn’t have air conditioning)
2. Multirésidence de l'Elysée

The other options listed in the II directory are apartment hotels / corporate housing associated with either

1. Adiago - https://www.adagio-city.com/gb/destinations.shtml
2. National Corporate Housing (which picked up Bridgestreet in 2020 (link)) https://www.nationalcorporatehousing.com/bridgestreet

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[ScoopKona]

The other options listed in the II directory are apartment hotels / corporate housing associated with either

1. Adiago - https://www.adagio-city.com/gb/destinations.shtml
2. National Corporate Housing (which picked up Bridgestreet in 2020 (link)) https://www.nationalcorporatehousing.com/bridgestreet

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I've stayed in the Adiago properties. It's my go-to option in Paris. A place with a kitchenette for $100/night (ish) -- looks like they've gone up in the past couple years.

 

[vivelefrance]

Thank you everyone for the great advice and counsel!
I'm intrigued by the Royal Regency in Vincennes.
The internet is overflowing with resale offers for Diamond points, but barely any resale offers for fixed weeks.
Personally, I'm more inclined towards buying fixed weeks. I have less-than-pleasant experiences playing the points game.
Thoughts on where to look for a fixed week?
Wishing everyone a great weekend!

 

[alwysonvac]

@vivelefrance

If you want to rent before buying, the Diamond forum mentions a rental site

Diamond Resorts and Hotels | Vacation Rentals

Also visit the Diamond forum for additional information

https://tugbbs.com/forums/forums/diamond-resorts-international

 

[beejaybee]

Just checked dates in late August for when we plan on being in Paris for the Royal Regency. 130E for a studio and 162E for a one-bedroom.

 

[alwysonvac]

@vivelefrance and @ScoopKona

** Correction - one of the Adagio locations in Paris is a timeshare/fractional **

I found Aparthotel Adagio Paris XV listed in Interval International’s 2022 Buyer’s Guide (link)
The guide states that this location has 101 – 249 members (see below).

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I went back to II’s resort directory and it‘s also the only Adagio Paris location that is available via an exchange - see below (link)

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Google search indicates that it also goes by the name “ Residence Paris XV, 20 Rue Oradour sur Glane, Paris, FRANCE”

 

[vivelefrance]

Thanks so much!!! Looks like a stellar location.
Unfortunately, not seeing much in the way of resale weeks online
Ill keep checking!!!

 

[ScoopKona]

Thanks so much!!! Looks like a stellar location.
Unfortunately, not seeing much in the way of resale weeks online
Ill keep checking!!!

You should contact @mpizza about the Hapimag timeshare system in Europe. That seems to be the best system for Europe.

 

[jmiller]

Hi everyone!
We are shopping around for a Paris timeshare. Any suggestions?
I'll add that we've already been to the Marriott in Bailly-Romainvilliers. It's gorgeous, but much too far outside of town.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

We stayed for a week at the Marriott in Bailly-Romainvilliers (aka Paris Disney) and it was an excellent Resort. The Consierge gave us excellent advice about purchasing a Tourist Train Pass for the Week which would quickly get you to all of the Tourist Spots. He advised us to start by taking the Paris Hop On/Off Bus. Staying on it and marking where we wanted to see, then visit the sights by using the Metro, which was included in the Train Pass.

 

[beejaybee]

He advised us to start by taking the Paris Hop On/Off Bus. Staying on it and marking where we wanted to see, then visit the sights by using the Metro, which was included in the Train Pass.

HoHo busses are a great way to get a sense of a city! With most flights from the US arriving in Europe at the break of day, taking a tour around on one of those busses is a non-stressful way to acclimate to jet lag- you can sleep on loop one and then be roused enough to mark the highlights of Paris on loop two!

 

[vivelefrance]

Thanks everyone who chimed in on this conversation!
I've been looking far and wide for a fixed summer week at the Royal Regency in Vincennes - but with no luck. Any idea where to look for someone who might be willing to sell?
It appears fixed weeks are going the way of the dinosaurs. Everything now appears to be point-based.
Wishing everyone happy travels!

 

[Carolinian]

Thanks everyone who chimed in on this conversation!
I've been looking far and wide for a fixed summer week at the Royal Regency in Vincennes - but with no luck. Any idea where to look for someone who might be willing to sell?
It appears fixed weeks are going the way of the dinosaurs. Everything now appears to be point-based.
Wishing everyone happy travels!

I would contact the resort about resales. I bought a couple of August weeks at a UK resort by contacting the resort and they gave me a list of owners with weeks to sell, and the resale prices were very reasonable.

Developers push points because they can usually extract more money that way. If you want fixed weeks, buying resale is the way to go, and personally, I would only go with fixed weeks.

 

[vivelefrance]

Thanks to everyone who has chimed-in on my thread. I've been doing my fair share of digging and have not managed to find any fixed-week resale options in Paris larger than 1bdrm. Unfortunately, contacting the various resorts directly didn't help (I just got politely referred to brokers). Looks like everything really is now points-based and fixed-weeks are a thing of the past

 

[BJRSanDiego]

I've been to Paris about a dozen times. I always stayed in hotels. Like @ScoopKona said, check out the ii getaways if you are looking for a place to stay. Prices are surprisingly affordable (in relative terms).

If you are looking for a timeshare to buy your options are limited.

 

[Maple_Leaf]

You might want to check out the Hapimag resort in Paris, a five-minute walk to the Louvre.

 

[DRIless]

Thanks everyone who chimed in on this conversation!
I've been looking far and wide for a fixed summer week at the Royal Regency in Vincennes - but with no luck. Any idea where to look for someone who might be willing to sell?
It appears fixed weeks are going the way of the dinosaurs. Everything now appears to be point-based.
Wishing everyone happy travels!

I'm a little fuzzy on this but Royal Regency in Vincennes has been in points since I can remember, it was in a European Group with points that became Sunterra Europe then DRI and now HGV. I'm thinking there aren't many weeks out there anymore at Royal Regency in Vincennes.

 

[vivelefrance]

You might want to check out the Hapimag resort in Paris, a five-minute walk to the Louvre.

I've never heard of Hapimag before...VERY impressed! Reasonable prices and the location is better than Royal Regency. Thanks so much for suggesting!

 

[vivelefrance]

I'm a little fuzzy on this but Royal Regency in Vincennes has been in points since I can remember, it was in a European Group with points that became Sunterra Europe then DRI and now HGV. I'm thinking there aren't many weeks out there anymore at Royal Regency in Vincennes.

Hi there! Thanks for writing. Perhaps they are legacy(?) weeks...but I did come across a few adverts for fixed/non-point weeks at the Royal Regency. At this point, however, I'm focusing my travel planning on Hapimag