We have so many positive things to say about this apartment that I am not quite sure where to begin. And, I apologize in advance my lack of brevity. The apartment is quite lovely and tastefully decorated. The space itself is certainly large enough to accommodate a couple or a family four. The apartment is well equipped with all the amenities that one might need to prepare a nice home cooked meal. However, if cooking is not your thing, the location itself provides so many options for eateries. And, the concierge service was always more than willing to offer dining options.
There are so many restaurants, bakeries and bars all within walking distance. In fact, there is a bakery located both at the top and the bottom of the street. We had fresh croissants and beignets every single day. There are certain areas where you might see quite a bit of tourists, but for the most part, the neighborhood has a very local feel.
The nearest metro, which we used quite a bit, is just a short walk from the apartment. We used the metro to get to most of the tourist attractions, including the Versailles. We visited several neighborhoods during our stay all by using the metro. It will take you approximately 30 minutes by metro to get to most of the tourist attractions, i.e., the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower. Like some have pointed out in previous reviews, this is a great apartment to get away to after a day of engaging in tourist activities.
In addition to using the metro, we also found Uber to be quite easy to use and certainly much cheaper than a taxi. For example, upon arrival we took a taxi from the airport to the apartment and we were charged 85 euros. However, we decided to take Uber upon our departure and the charge was only 33 euros. We used Uber mainly when there was rain. All of the drivers were safe and vehicles were clean. Many did not speak English, but they were very friendly. Be prepared to use your French speaking skills.
A couple of things to note, both the host and concierge were amazing. All of our questions were always answered promptly. This is the first time we have experienced concierge services for an Airbnb stay. And, the concierge was more than helpful and willing to assist with ticket purchases for various tours, restaurant suggestions, jazz club recommendations and lounges. A couple of last notes regarding the apartment, the apartment and neighborhood both felt extremely safe. And, there are stairs leading up to the apartment. We were well aware of the stairs when we selected the apartment. So, the first and last day were a bit difficult with the luggage. But, honestly, we simply had way too much luggage for a week’s stay. And, we left with more items than what we came with after our visit to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. But, honestly, I’d much rather have stairs than the tiny lifts that some apartments have, which can make one feel a bit claustrophobic.