Antoine made us very welcome indeed- his communication prior to arrival was very clear and helpful and the property was easy to find. We were greeted immediately on arrival with the keys for the property, a booklet on how to use any equipment in the house and helpful suggestions about the locality and as well as a tour of the apartment. This was very helpful and meant that we were able to go out immediately to explore!
The property itself is located in a fantastic position on the left bank which makes many places on the tourist map easily walkable. We were able to walk to the Louvre, the Pantheon, the Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame, the Luxembourg Gardens as well as several beautiful churches in the vicinity such as St Sulpice and St Germain. The shopping is also excellent in this area with some of the bigger names such as Zara as well as some smaller more interesting shops. Bon Marche and the Conran shop are also a short walk away. There is a choice of 3 metros and several very useful bus routes nearby which makes the tourist sites further afield easily accessible. We were even able to sit by the Seine and watch the Bastille Day fireworks over the Eiffel Tower and then walk home missing the crowds!
With several supermarkets around the corner and many restaurants in the neighbouring streets the apartment was excellently located for morning coffee, teatime treats, cafe lunches and sumptuous suppers. There is even a friendly cafe as you come out of the building !
The apartment itself was very bright and airy and had a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. It was beautifully decorated with many quirky features as well as a piano! The kitchen was well equipped and cleverly designed to make it a sociable area for meal preparation. The dining area was generous with a lovely solid table as was the living room which had comfortable sofas and a large TV. We didn't try the TV but comprehensive instructions were provided for its use. The wifi in the apartment was quick and easy to use. There was also a washing machine which proved very handy!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this apartment - the apartment was fantastic as was its location ! Thank you Antoine - we hope to return one day!
Karen : )