What to say about Alain and his place??!! Only one word immediately comes to mind....Perfect! To start, the apartment is exactly like in the pictures, it is very accurately described and explained. It has nice amenities, including our favorites of a small fridge, microwave, stove, washer, all the necessary kitchen utensils, comfy couch, comfy bed, cable tv, and probably our most favorite, the fact that it was extremely calm and quiet. And I do mean quiet, you can’t hear a single noise from the busy streets below! Which brings me to my next point, the location. Absolutely perfect! When Alain says in the heart of Le Marais, he isn’t kidding, the location is 10/10!! We loved walking the Marais streets, sitting in the nearby cafes, and my wife especially loved all the boutiques and one of a kind fashion stores all within a 5 minute walk. The area is amazing, and the apartment is the perfect home base for an unforgettable stay in Paris!
What really made our stay extra special was Alain! First, Alain’s communication and response time were excellent. He clearly provided instructions and directions to the place and always responded very quickly. He was there to meet us when we arrived, even very kindly helping to carry a suitcase up the stairs. He showed us around the apartment, and kindly provided suggestions on good places to go and things to do. Also, as the days went on he evened messaged us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. Needless to say, we felt very at home and welcome here. Alain as a host is hands down the best we’ve every encountered while renting here on Airbnb.
This wouldn’t be a proper review without noting some negatives. There aren’t really any, but I do want to note, just as other reviewers have, that there are stairs! 5 flights, so if you have mobility problems this apartment might not be for you. Lastly, the church bell! Being in close proximity to this bell tower you will hear it, and if you are a light sleeper it might wake you in the morning. To us, however, these are two “negatives” that we got used to, and honestly they just added to the overall charm of it all.
Overall, we had an unforgettable stay in Paris. We would 1000% recommend this apartment to anyone headed to Paris, it is amazing! The location is excellent, and Alain is one of a kind! Stay here!!! We will cherish our Marais memories, and can’t wait till we find ourselves in Paris again!
Merci beaucoup Alain!