Living for 5 weeks on rue Daguerre in Anne’s beautiful apartment gave us a new perspective on Paris: our stay was a wonderful experience.
Anne traveled from her village in the south to welcome us and explain everything we needed to know. She’s very friendly, easy to talk to and attentive to her guests’ needs.
The building dates from 1880. There used to be two apartments on the top floor; now there’s only one: a long, airy, sequence of rooms with wonderful light. There’s a view over the roofs of Paris on the north side and another onto an ample courtyard with small gardens and a statue on the south. On summer days the apartment catches rooftop breezes. The wrought-iron balcony is too narrow to sit on, but potted plants add a bit a greenery. We enjoyed seeing the sky outside our windows, the tour Montparnasse, and the famous grey Parisian roofs. We quickly discovered that the apartment, in addition to its architectural charm, was well-thought-out in all its details. It’s got everything: contemporary tableware, a coffee machine, dish and clothes washers, an iron, a hairdryer, a large TV and a stereo – and some nice books as well. The two beds are very comfortable and the two bathrooms allowed us to have guests. The Rue Daguerre is a famous shopping street with excellent commerces of all sorts. There’s a good bakery right across the street. We were surprised by the tranquility and the calm on the 5th floor in spite of the activity of the street.
You should be aware that the stairwell is tight and the elevator is only large enough for two. You may have to make several trips if you have lots of luggage.
Thank you again, Anne, for your warm welcome and for your lovely place.
Françoise and Bob