This home is stunning - it's hard to imagine a more Parisian apartment.
It is beautiful and traditional – and so cosy at night lit with many different table lights.
It is authentically old – a little like stepping back in time. If you like everything “just so” this won’t be for you, but we felt it was a privilege to stay here.
The location is incredible – in three nights stay we never left St Germain, there is so much to see and do here on your doorstep.
The apartment is behind large wooden doors to the street and then across the courtyard – it is very secluded and quiet, and will suit guests who are quiet too.
We love our food – there are four restaurants close to the apartment all from the same owner and catering to every taste – Cosis, Semilla, Freddy’s (tapas) and https://www.fishlaboissonnerie.com/ - all four are superb at what they do and the staff are fantastic.
You are very close to legends like Lipp, Café de Flore or Le Deux Magots – but there are some incredible new places springing up - Breizh Café and Huîtrerie Régis were great fun.
Jardin de Luxembourg are well worth a visit (great kids play park there too) and a walk there will take you past some very nice boutiques if that’s your thing.
On the practical side – there is no standing shower – just the large bath but it is possible to use that to stand in with the handheld shower.
The kitchen is small, but all works well (we ate in two nights as we have a baby) – the hosts are very generous so full use of herb rack and oils etc. mean you can choose to self-cater and not have to spend on some key ingredients. There is a good sized Carrefour Marche and an impressive food M&S nearby. Two doors up is a wonderful bakery (the best almond croissants) and a very good deli around the corner at Oliver Pitou.
Internet is pretty good. No TV or audio so a little speaker might be a good idea if you want some music. Umbrellas provided. And the housekeeper is within the apartment block so is on hand if you do have any questions or issues.