Can’t say enough about Alphonse’s place!
This was my first time in Paris so I did extensive research and spoke with many friends about the various arrondissements. I wanted to be in an area that would allow me to get to the museums and landmarks quickly but not be in the center of tourism.
I also wanted an area with a nice neighborhood feel and good food and diversions in it’s own right.
Alphonse’s place was perfect, the neighborhood feels like Brooklyn, the best bahn mi in Paris is 2 blocka away and I can hon on the metro 2 blocks away and be in either Pigalle or Champs Elysees in 20 minutes.
Tha apartment itself is clean, bright, spacious, and well appointed. The spare bedroom you sleep in is a oullout but a very comfortable one and it is a 4th story walkup so if youve got big bags, it a a trek, but can’t say anything negative.
Alphonse is a great host, he left us a kind note and gifts typical of a Parisian Christmas. He also graciously provided an extensive list of recs!