Loved this real Parisienne apartment in an excellent location. Just outside is the Sully M
etro station and over the road, the Seine and bridge to Isle St Louis and Latin quarter beyond.
We didnt need to use the Metro as everything was so close. Behind the apartment were all the interesting narrow streets of the Marais quarter and the Centre Pompidou close by. The Notre Dame was a 15 minute stroll along the river. Reached the museums in 30 mins
The serviced apartment is very spacious and homely. The owners family live here when not letting. Light streams into the living room at all times of day. Windows open onto a busy street and quieter side street -noisy during the day but to be expected in such a central location - quieter at night and early morning. Actually liked the contrast of a busy city street and a few steps away from the peaceful Isle de Saint Louis and walks along the Seine
The main bedroom, spacious with a window onto a side street,an ensuite bathroom and tv/dvd. It was a nice retreat in evening from the teenagers in our family. Two other bedrooms, one with a piano which was a welcomed addition, provided enough space for the rest of our family.
Highlights of our stay:
A short stroll over the bridge, onto the Isle and along the Rue de Saint Louis to a cafe by the bridge for a formula breakfast (coffee, fresh orange juice and a croissant for 7€) watching all the local traders setting up for the day and local parisiennes going about their business will be a lasting memory. It was like being in a suburb in the middle of the city.
Walking along the Seine, past the 'plages', people dancing, live music, cafes.
We were privileged to be the first guests in this apartment and Octave was very helpful and friendly. Thanks Octave, looking forward to our next trip.