My wife and I have been to Paris many times and the two of us agree this apartment is an exceptional treasure! Just as quaint and brightly lit and cheerful as the photos show it’s a lovely place to begin the day. The floor to ceiling windows by the table allow the sunshine to stream in as you watch the neighborhood below wake up.
Yes, it’s definitely located in a very trendy neighborhood, with lots of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from, but the apartment itself is quiet. We arrived around 10:00 in the evening on a Friday night and it was hopping, admittedly I was concerned but once in the apartment I was amazed how effectively the windows kept the noise out. The bedroom is at the opposite end of the apartment, overlooking the path to the courtyard, totally quiet!
Speaking of the courtyard… we asked Alex via text if we were allowed to use it and she immediately answered yes, a little treasure …. table and chairs and a lovely garden surrounding them on all sides. We sat there several times and never saw anyone else.
The apartment has everything anyone could need - one important point - the water pressure is great, the hot water is super hot and never runs out…. especially nice if you enjoy a long hot shower! We did use the clothes washer, and found a book to explain the different functions, very useful if your stay is a longer one. Nicolas greeted us when we arrived and even insisted on carrying my wife’s suitcase up to the apartment. He told us everything we needed to know about the place pointing out all of the food basics for us - salt, pepper, olive oil, coffee, sugar and all kinds of cleaning products necessary.
Location wise the place is ideal. There are 2 boulangeries to choose from each 1 minute walk, a big supermarket that’s just as close and a pharmacy at the corner (very convenient during COVID times, I never got my health pass in time for this trip so I had to get tested every 3 days, no appointment necessary and very pleasant staff). The metro stop, the bus stop and RER and closeness to Les Halles made it very convenient. Just a short walk to the Seine, the closeness to the Marais and ability to get anywhere you’d like so easily with the public transportation is a pleasure.
Last of all after we booked the apartment we contacted Tony asking if we might arrive a day sooner and he accommodated us. Both Alex and Nicolas were responsive and as pleasant as they could be.
This place is the place to choose!