MON DIEU!!! Did this place used to be called Pension Ladagnous?!?! When I lived in Paris I lived at this very address–it’s either changed names or it’s in the same building!!!

Small world, Les!!

Robyn

Left by Robyn Rissman on January 10th, 2006

yes,i’m sure it’s the same place. i lived there too in 1989

Left by kimberly koppi on March 31st, 2006

No, this is not the same pension. Pension les Marronniers is indeed in the same building, but it is located up the staircase on the left before you enter the open courtyard. It is operated by Marie Poirier who took over from her mother many years ago. You can access the website by googling Pension les Marronniers.

Left by Margaret Sansom on November 19th, 2006

I, too,lived in Pension Ledagnous in 1978. It was on the 5th floor of 78, Rue d’Assas. I was last in Paris in April 2005 and planning a trip back to celebrate my 30th anniversary of being there in school in 1978. Any other info about the pensions currently in the building?

Left by Kara Clark on August 24th, 2007

Pension Ladagnous is still there, although it has been partially renamed to Residence Du Palais: http://www.hotelresidencedupalais.com/ The signs still say Pension Ladagnous, though.

Left by Martijn on September 5th, 2007

These are 2 different places at almost the same location. I had friends at both places in ‘88, ‘89, and ‘91; so I am pretty familiar with them. I spent a few nights @ Ladagnous in ‘89. I stayed at Madame Poirier’s (Mom’s) place @ 120 Blvd Raspail. Her daughter operarted Marrionier back then while her mom ran the place on Raspail. Great times!!!!

Left by Dan W on October 22nd, 2007

I would like to stay there for 2 weeks when I go to Paris in April. Has anyone been there recently, like within the last decade? I assume one is not required to take dinner each night, is that right? I am 50, will I be the only person eons over university age? It is so appealing on paper & in pics, is it in real-life? Can one have a private room or is it dormatory style? Thanks for feedback!

Left by Georgia on February 21st, 2008

I didn’t know there were two buildings or entrances at 78, rue d’Assas. I stayed in the “Pension des Marronniers” (yes, des, not les) in 1961. Want to investigate and stay there again, almost 50 years later, for nostalgia.

Left by James on June 15th, 2008

Enjoy that re-discovery. Hm, I wonder if they changed their Des to Les since then? Now they are definitely “les”…http://www.pension-marronniers.com/

Left by Lesley Chapman on June 15th, 2008

I lived at les Marronniers as a graduate student during the 77-78 academic year, visited again in 92 with my family, and came back to Paris with my daughters in the summer of 95 and lived there again. I will always have fond memories of Marie-Odile and her kindness (and great meals). I hope to go back one day and stay there again.
Sincerely,
Bob Kalas

Left by Robert Kalas on August 29th, 2008

Having stayed at both pensions, I can only say Pension les Marronniers is the only one to be recommended. You will have a private room with shower and sink, the toilet will be down the hall.
Marie Odile Poirier is a great and I mean great home style French cook.. The living areas are something to see. Marie Odile has some very interesting antiques, plus there is a good sized TV for all to use. There are books to borrow in a library cross the hall. What is special about Marronniersis if you can’t make dinner ,it will be saved for you to microwave. Also, the park is directly across from it.

Left by jennifer hatcher on September 16th, 2008

Hi there, I lived for six months at Pension Ladagnous. This was way back 1979, If I ma not wrong. I stayed on the 5th floor right across the street (76′ Rue d ‘Assas), which was part of the same pension. I had dinners at 78. Breakfast was left outside the door: tea with bread, butter and jelly. There was only one bath and shower. So we had to stay in line in the morning. These were one of the best times of my life. Paris hunts you for the rest of your life.I do not change those times for any luxury or comfort.
Pedro Plaza
Caracas-Venezuela

Left by Pedro Plaza on October 12th, 2008

this is the most fab place to stay in paris!! i stayed here for 6 weeks this past sunmer when i was studying at the sorbonne…the news cafe is right below and i had a beautiful view of the garden from my bedroom window. marie is a wonderful cook and the people who stay there are VERYYYY nice!!

Left by lauren on January 23rd, 2009

Ah, yes, I remember it well…..I also stayed at Pension Ladagnous but it was the summer of 1980 and returned in 1981. Just to confirm, Marroniers and Ladagnous are two different pensions. Unfortunately Ladagnous has lost most of its charm and the top floor of the builiding next door. Some of my best moments were spent there. I couldn’t get to see Marrioniers, but based on the comments above, it seems the one to go to. Remember, it is very basic….. The location is a dream, just in front of the Luxembourg Gardens. Around the corner from the Alliance Francaise and up the road from l’Institut Catholique.

Left by maria on February 8th, 2009

For all of you nostalgic crowd, this link to listen (in French) to a radio program on France Culture about Pension des Maronniers starring Marie of course. 03/18/09 in ‘Les pieds sur terre’

http://www.radiofrance.fr/chaines/france-culture2/emissions/pieds/

Would have loved to go there but now she’s becoming famous, it may lose its charm.

Left by Florence Calmels on March 18th, 2009

Re: nostalgic crowd: I think I go back further than you all: 1969 in Pension Ladagnous; I visited Les Halles the very last night the markets were open in, I believe, February of that year. Still have two pix I took from the top floor balcony, one looking down Rue Vavin toward and another away from the Luxembourg Gardens. Sweet.

Left by doug on April 8th, 2009

Add me to the list of people with fond memories of the Pension Ladagnous. April & May, 1980, for me. Madame Pedron owned both Ladagnous and the one at 76, rue d’Assas, which was called Pension Pedron. There was a Yugoslavian woman named Lubica who worked there and I can’t remember the maid’s name. Happy days.

Left by Susan on October 18th, 2009

We stayed at the Pension in September 2009.

FABULOUS !!!!!

The owner, Marie Odille is a marvellous cook and a very caring person.

We very much enjoyed our stay and recommend it to anyone.

Hope to visit again.

Left by Alex & Inna Smolov on December 1st, 2009

I saw this place on a programme called global village and would very much like to go there. Hard to believe there are still people like Marie Odille left in this world. I live in Sydney Australia but wish to relocate to live in France and think this would be a good starting point. Sorry this is not in french but I am learning. anne

Left by anne stevens on January 10th, 2010

Does anyone know if this place is kid friendly? I’m planing a week trip with my 10 year old son to Paris and this place sounds like the perfect location for what I want to do (mostly hit the tourist spots).

Left by Jay on February 10th, 2010