The location of this apartment was perfect as a base to explore the city and beyond. The Metro/suburban train (RER) and Luxembourg Gardens are a 5 min (or less) walk away, as are lots of food outlets (bakery, cafes, Quick Burger, Mc Donald's, corner shops), with a Monoprix supermarket approx 10-15 min walk.

We weren't able to meet Frédéric in person but email communication was great.

Check in went smoothly as Ivan's father met us and showed us around the apartment and made sure our needs were met, advising us he was available by phone any time if we needed anything. Check out also went smoothly and he was also flexible with letting us store our bags so we could explore more of the city before leaving.

We were a family of 3 adults and 1 child (5yrs old) and the size of the apartment was absolutely fine for us. The lounge and dining room were a generous size. The kitchen was compact (not a problem for us), but expected for a Parisian apartment, and there was a big enough dining table for extra food preparation and could fit 4 people comfortably around it to have a sit down meal together.

The wardrobe in the bedroom had plenty of storage space and hangers. The size of the bathroom (ensuite) was more than adequate for us and the washer/dryer came in handy. The bed and the sofa-bed were comfortable. Wifi was fast. The balcony was a great bonus feature for this kind of apartment and could see the top of the Eiffel Tower from it which was exciting for our 5yr old.

As other reviewers have mentioned, there is a bar beneath and across the road from the apartment. Our stay was during the week so we weren't too disturbed by the bar or street noise. If you want a quieter sleep though, the bedroom with the door closed is a better option.

The apartment got a bit too hot for us during the night but we were able to turn it down by using the radiator/heater dial/knob on the side that needs to be turned clockwise.

This was our first Airbnb stay and we'd definitely recommend this apartment to others and would return for another visit if we had the chance.