Fabienne is a fantastic host and her flat is the perfect combination of location, light, and comfort. She was incredibly responsive and made check-in a breeze. She sent us a great list of restaurants and was very helpful. We couldn't get the heat to work the first night and she had it fixed first thing in the morning. Interestingly, since this is a 'green' building, the space was always a very comfortable temperature.
Tucked behind a tall gate, her place is in a new, low-rise building with great security and two metro stations within a 4-minute walk. There are some great neighborhood cafes and bistros and an excellent boulangerie, all a short walk away. There is also a full-size Carrefour market down the street. Place des Vosges, Bastille, Republic are all close by and we really enjoyed the neighborhood.
We had a lot of rain so we didn't get to dine al fresco on the large terrace but we'll be back to take advantage of this feature. The flat has everything you need, new appliances, a full kitchen, nice linens, towels, and comfy beds. The living-dining area is spacious and comfortable with a wall of windows and beautiful light. You won't find anything quite like it in Paris in this price range. There was great art on the walls, closet space, a full washer and dryer, and everything you need. The Internet speed could have been faster but that is easily fixed. We already recommended Fabienne's place to our friends and look forward to our next visit.