This apartment is breathtaking and absolutely gorgeous. I mean, who hasn’t dreamed of taking breakfast on a terrace overlooking some beautiful Parisian rooftops?! The apartment is so spacious and open, and the exposed wood beams on the ceiling are perfectly charming and seem so classically French.

The location was delightful. It’s around the corner to some great boulangeries, traiteurs, cafes, and gelato shops; it's also a few minutes’ walk to the Seine. Therefore, having a little pique-nique à côté de la Seine (with a bottle of wine, mini quiches, cheese and bread) was a priority for us… and it turned out to be a highlight of our stay in Paris!

I was worried about feeling guilty renting a place where our hosts normally live, as it would be a disruption to their daily routine, but Axelle and Francis were so wonderful and trusting to us. I couldn't help but appreciate the time, the love, and the hard work that they have clearly spent decorating their lovely home, as well as building their impressive book collection on the walls. We were so lucky to have found this listing, and I know that if we had chosen a more generic apartment (specifically meant for renting to tourists), it would not NEARLY have been so cozy and intimate!

Axelle and Francis gifted us a bottle of wine when we arrived, which made for a lovely and surprising welcome. They also provided an assortment of English books on visiting Paris, metro maps, and their recommendations on food in the area. It’s evident that they truly tried to foresee everything that we would need, and for that, we were so grateful. Axelle and Francis were very generous hosts and truly kindhearted people. We’re already dreaming of our next vacation to Paris... with hopes of staying here, if they will have us again! :)

One last thing – the apartment pictures on AirBnB are amazing, but as cliché as this is, it was even more charming in person. Truly.