This was the second time I'd stayed at Lea's place - the time before was with my daughter, this time with my partner.
I was excited to show it to my partner as we'd loved it so much last time, and was really pleased that she loved it too. The location is amazing, especially if you're coming from Gare du Nord (it's just 10-15 minutes walk away) but also because it's at the foot of the Sacre Coeur and the large windows along one side of the living space give you ample opportunity to people-watch. We could have spent hours watching the tourists milling about and the joggers scaling the flights of steps next to the funicular. It's a busy area - yes, touristy, but it's easy to find a decent restaurant nearby, and it's got a great buzz to it.
The apartment itself is perfect. Really well equipped, comfortable bed, great shower, fab coffee machine, spacious and light. And it's wonderful to have a tranquil garden space in the middle of the bustling city.
Communication with Lea was easy, as it was the last time.
I've been visiting Paris at least once a year for the last 15 years and this is the nicest place I've stayed.