Nicolas is one of those deep-thinking, solution finding experts that we would all love to meet, interact and work with. I was trekking around Europe for roughly two weeks with the intention of eventually getting to Paris - to relax. My flight home was out of CDG also. Alas, after a week in London, days in Brussels and days basking in the warmth of Provence, I finally booked a TGV to Paris. I had such a struggle finding something available on such short planning. I ended up with a half-dozen declines from other Airbnb owners and was starting to wonder what was going on. Owners who have the request to book button may not necessarily be ready to host. When I got into Paris, I had to go find wifi. I was on the verge of checking into a hotel. I found wifi and continued to email owners in my preferred arrondissements and voila, Nicolas replied within minutes. He sent me the pre-approved button. What a great feeling! He said I could check myself in anytime that night. In the following days, Nicolas would give me inside-insight on great cafes and even sunny park benches where I could sit and write, as I told him I was a writer.
He did stop by to say hello as well. He is so personable!
The rooftop apartment was big enough for me and had all the basic conveniences. It gets great light starting around the 9 AM timeframe. Nicolas said it is slated to be remodeled into a larger, split-level flat with an open-air terrace within the next six-months. Ile St Louis is my favorite spot in Paris. When I was a student in France, most of my female classmates chose to rent on this island. Staying out late, I felt extremely safe walking back alone to this home - crossing the Pont Marie - and taking in the sublime views of the incandescent street lamp lights flickering and dancing off the gorgeous Seine.
I left my heart in Paris. Nicolas is indeed a super host!