This is a cute, cozy studio apartment about the size of a hotel room. It’s on the ground floor, but in a courtyard and behind several doors so I felt safe. What I liked best were the super comfortable bed cover and being able to wash my clothes in the washing machine that is discretely hidden under the counter.

This is not the location if you want to be next to the Lourve or Notre Dame. However, if you like to walk, it’s a pleasant 25-min stroll to see these sites and more that you’ll pass along the way. Or you can take the nearby metro. I chose this location because I wanted to be close to the train station—an easy 10-min walk, and in a real neighborhood that wasn’t catering specifically to tourists. There are many good eats here including an award-winning bakery, celebrity pastry shop, and lots of diverse options for lunch and dinner.

Chris and his colleague Carmen were friendly and helpful. After showing me the apartment, they lead me on a quick tour of the neighborhood to get my bearings and point out some highlights like the bakery, chocolate shop, grocery store, and recommendations for dinner.

I would definitely recommend staying here by yourself or as a couple.