We had a lovely stay at Ben and Alex’s place. Their home was clean and beautifully designed and Ben and Alex were extremely thorough and detailed in all of their communications. We also appreciated being picked up from the airport by their driver, Jonas, who was affable, professional, and reliable. Throughout the trip, we felt like we were in good hands.
The apartment is not located in a touristy area, which we appreciated, having been to Paris many times before. But it is close (within walking distance) to the Gard du Norde (a 7 min walk from the apartment) as well as other tourist destinations, including the Pompidou, the Seine, Notre Dame, Shakespeare & Co., the Marais, etc.
The neighborhood itself is bustling and lively during the day but quiet at night. (Our room was street-facing, but we slept without any disturbances). Lots of affordable Indian, Tibetan, and Nepalese food. The Indian place next door is especially delicious. And for those needing a COVID test for travel, there’s a pharmacy that administers tests right around the corner.