Arnaud’s place is lovely. It is very clean and well kept. The location is great as well with Monoprix just around the corner and a short walk to several metro stations. The bed was very comfortable, the living room space as well. Nice big bathroom with a tub and shower, and nice kitchen with a hob, refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine. The view over the courtyard is really pretty, especially at sunrise. It was also nice and quiet, even with the windows open. I found it just as described, and it worked great for me as a solo traveler.
As others have mentioned and as stated in the listing, it’s a walk-up and there are 94 stairs in a pretty narrow spiral staircase. I didn’t mind it, but it might be difficult to access with a large suitcase or for someone with mobility issues.
Arnaud uses a concierge service to manage the property, so most of my communication was with them. Both Arnaud and the concierge were very responsive and helpful. There’s no key box on the property, so you will need to pick up the keys at a key deposit in a local business. As another reviewer mentioned, my key pick-up location was also changed right before check-in, but this was well communicated through the AirBnB messenger app and didn’t pose any major issues. Just make sure you have access to the messenger or texts when you arrive in Paris in case last minute communication needs to be sent.
Overall, I really enjoyed staying at Arnaud’s place and had a wonderful time in Paris.