I cannot recommend this apartment enough! You cannot go wrong here. We planned an 8 day stay over the Christmas holiday (our first trip to Paris) with our two teenagers. We aimed for an apartment in a safe, convenient neighborhood with ample living space and two bedrooms so that everyone could spread out and get a good sleep after a long day of sightseeing. Our expectations were completely exceeded with this rental!
First, the building has a small but highly appreciated elevator to help you carry your luggage and down (or to give you a break from the stairs after a long day of walking). I gather this is a luxury that not all apartment buildings in the city include.
The apartment, located on the 4th floor, is HUGE. It includes a very spacious living and dining area with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that bring in an abundance of natural light (and fresh air) into the unit. Best of all, the balcony doors open to the most amazing view I would have ever imagined of the Eiffel Tower - especially at night when it sparkles on the hour. What a treat!!
There is a well stocked kitchen with plenty of cookware and lots of options for making tea and coffee; a washer and dryer which came in handy for our extended stay; and three bathrooms - one with a shower and bath, one with just a shower, and one powder room in the hallway with a toilet. Some reviewers have commented that this toilet situation was less than ideal, but we were totally good with it. In fact it was convenient that we all had access to that bathroom if someone was showering. This made it easy for us to be out the door quickly in the morning and to turn ourselves around at night for dinner. Also the large en-suite bathroom has a towel warmer on the wall. We LOVED having warm towels on hand!!
The beds were really, really comfortable. This was a nice surprise. All of us slept so well every night, which is not the norm given my husband and I have sensitive backs. The bedrooms also have lots of storage space, so you can put your things away and not feel like you have to live out of your bag or trip over your suitcases.
The owner, Alexandre, is so very friendly and responsive, and was helpful to us by providing a welcome packet and answering questions we had in preparation for our trip. It was clear he wanted us to enjoy ourselves, and that we did!
The neighborhood is safe and quiet neighborhood but not so sleepy as to make you feel like you are not in Paris. You know that instantly because you are practically on top of the Eiffel Tower! There are lots of conveniences in the area - including a well-stocked little market that is just around the corner which came in handy. And while a quick walk leads you to some very nice little restaurants and bakeries on the adjacent street, a 10 minute walk across the park leads you to the charming Rue Saint-Dominique which is loaded with boutiques, bakeries, cheese and wine shops, cafes, and restaurants. This street also intersects with Rue Cler, another wonderful street full of character and people watching and an abundance of markets with fresh fruit, bread, vegetables, meats, etc. Warning - at the end of your stay you may find you are one baguette away from upsizing your pants. :-) The bread very much lives up to the hype!!
Getting around was easy for us. We largely walked everywhere, but utilized Uber or electric scooters and bikes to access locations that were a bit farther away. We planned to take the train to Versailles, but didn't plan properly so arrived late to the station and jumped on the wrong train. I found it confusing but I am sure it was because we were rushed. We ended up Ubering there, it was about a 30-minute drive. WELL WORTH IT! We took the train home - that was a piece of cake because it only goes in one direction.
If you are overwhelmed by having to conquer Paris during a short stay, I highly recommend ToursByLocals for a variety of tours. The guides speak perfect English and were so knowledgeable and professional. We kicked off our stay with a half-day walking tour that began in the Mereis district and ended in St Germain. It was worth every single penny, as was the private guide we had or our visit to the Louvre. If you decide to go at it on your own, a Paris Pass and any Rick Steves guide will be helpful.

To sum it all up, our trip to Paris was awesome and this apartment is the perfect place to relax and enjoy this incredible city. We highly recommend it and cannot wait to stay here again one day!! Thank you, Alexandre, for opening your home to us!