I have been to Paris many times as a tourist, but this was the first visit using an apartment. We had 7 people total and it was great to have us all in an apartment setting. We didn’t have to use the pullout sofa so we could all fit comfortably and share time together at the ‘home base’. I have been to this area before and I like it as it is convenient to so many things in Paris and the environs, but still offers a quiet neighborhood setting. Most tourists are elsewhere in Paris so I like the feel of this neighborhood.

The building was set back from the street, so it was relatively quiet at night. The neighbors did not disturb us as they left for school and work each day. Hopefully, we were courteous to them as well.

We used the Monoprix and the new Monop’ to stock our kitchen with basics. It was very convenient to have a cup of tea or a hot chocolate in the convenience of our apartment instead of buying out all the time. We heated food that we had bought at the Grande Epicerie as a cost-saving measure two nights.. There is a large selection of Patisseries in the area or Chocolateries, as your taste requires. We enjoyed the local restaurants and the local pastries. If you must, there is even a Starbucks and a Mac Donalds nearby.

Emma had WiFi so we could always access our emails. The phone in the larger apartment was a God-send as we could call the USA without incurring charges. The phone in the smaller apartment never rang, so we don’t know if it was our problem or the phone’s!

The hot water heater worked great for us and provided us with heat during a cold spell. The microwave in the larger apartment did not heat well, but we used the one in the smaller apartment. The knives were not very sharp, but we found one that we used all the time. There was a large collection of dishes, but they were not marked as microwaveable, so we weren’t sure. We learned which were not microwaveable and used the others to reheat our food. .

I used the clothes washer, but dried my clothing on the rack. It was convenient to have the drying rack.Tthe towel-warming system in the bathrooms was wonderful!

I would chose this apartment again, as Emma responded quickly to all our needs. She had a very patient personality and provided many touristy books in the apartment on the book shelves. She was always available, if needed.

Thank you Emma for a wonderful first trip to Paris for our grandchildren. France is my second country and I hope to encourage them to love it as much as I do.