Location, Location, Location… and History!
We loved Alex’s apartment in a historical 1633 building on Paris’ Ile du St. Louis. Being from California, that age alone would have made it great. But, the most important feature was the location… Here is an abbreviated list of where we walked: Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, Bastille, Louvre, Hotel Villes … you get it! And the shopping street abutting the unit was spectacular/authentic. Alex kindly provided us with his personal list of restaurants (formal and casual), bakery, wine shop, cheese shop, and butcher shop. After we hit a couple the first day and found them great, we decided to just use his list for food – such as things for the remaining 3 days.
As for the unit, if you are looking for Hilton-level order and consistency, it’s not for you. This is a home and Alex’s personal style shows through. And as it is a 400-year-old building, things like the plumbing and electricity are not exactly “new construction” style. The floors are slanted and bent, as you would be too if you were that old. … If that’s OK with you, then grab this place NOW!