We wanted to experience "la vie Parisienne" the way a local Parisian would, and Aurélie's apartment in the Abbessess section of Montmartre was absolutely perfect. Her place is clean and comfortable, and the "shabby chic" decor is the best!! We were there for 4 nights and loved every moment.

Aurélie is a very helpful and accommodating host. She welcomed us into her home like a pair of cousins from out of town, showed us around the local area to help us get our bearings, and was always a call, text or email away when we wanted advice or recommendations about anything. Our only regret was that we didn't have time to stay longer.

We read some of the reviews that others have left here before we sent our reservation request; and with regard to the remark that one person left implying that the apartment is too small, we completely disagree. I have traveled throughout Europe several times before, including Paris, and my impression was that Aurélie's apartment is quite typical and comfortable by Parisian standards. It is an exceptional value.

The Abbesses Metro station is about a block away, giving easy convenient access to everything in and around Paris. Mere steps outside the front door you will find an abundance of fantastic and reasonably priced local bistros. Our favourite part of the experience was walking each morning down the block from the apartment along Rue des Abbesses, where there is an astounding abundance of cafés, fromageries, boulangeries and charcuteries - or coffee shops, cheese shops, bakeries and delis, if you're still working on your French :) - all of them of superb quality. Each day we not only sampled a new variety of the most sumptuous local delights that Paris has to offer, we also were able to stretch our travel budget incredibly far by shopping locally and using the apartment as our home base to prepare and enjoy our petit déjeuner and déjeuner - breakfast and lunch :)

We did most of our dining out for dinners, and found the neighbourhood surrounding the apartment to be teeming with very civilized local night life and many bistros open well past 2300h. The Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre is just a 5 minute walk from the front door; apart from offering splendid views of the city, the steps leading up to the basilica are a gathering place for young and old alike, where a lighthearted and jubilant atmosphere prevailed long into the night.

Our stay in Aurélie's apartment was everything we hoped for and more. We would love to return. After this fabulous experience we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else if this apartment is available!

Merci beaucoup, Aurélie!!