I just returned from my stay at Gaspard's beautiful duplex flat in South Pigalle Paris and I could not be more thrilled with my experience. Gaspard's response time is almost immediate and he is beyond helpful, kind and gracious. The building itself is beautiful, Gaspard owns all the units and works in an office onsite so he is always available and you always feel safe. The environment is more that of a hotel so you always feel safe an welcome and help is always accessible. The surrounding neighbors were all very kind and quick to start a conversation with me as well which helped in feeling welcome. The unit itself is gorgeous, just like the photos: the interior is new, luxury , with sexy/sleek/gorgeous and modern design and layout. the highlight is the spiral staircase to the loft and the AMAZING Italian style open bathroom with huge clawfoot tub and open stone shower. Complete with Aesop shower products that smelled heavenly. I have a soft spot for beautiful bathrooms- and this one really took the cake! I would book it again just for that bathtub! Fully functioning kitchen with a stocked Nespresso machine, heating, WIFI, and automated skylight in which you can watch the sunrise/set and wake up to sunlight or even delicate raindrops depending on weather. Gaspard was able to accommodate my luggage early until i was able to check into my room, and he was kind enough to have already delivered my luggage upstairs for me and had the groceries I had brought waiting for me in the fridge as well (along with a complimentary bottle of white wine!)
Throughout my stay Gaspard stayed in contact to make sure everything was to my liking, made sure to refill my coffee supply (as I am a caffeine fiend) and even was helpful enough to help me locate a Sephora when I had managed to lose my cosmetic case somewhere along the trip. Along with that he also offered to help arrange transportation for me for my arrival and departure to the flat.
The area is quite lovely and safe compared to what doubts you may have to hearing it's in "the red light district" of Pigalle, but really it isn't. It's quite far from anything remotely 'seedy' (and even then, it's actually very tame when you do venture that far) I never felt unsafe, even walking very late at night by myself- it was always very comfortable and safe. very close to the Pigalle and Anvers Metro stops, and accessible by any bus, Uber or Taxi.
Out of any Air BnB host I have dealt with Gaspard is the most gracious, helpful, friendly, and on top of things. He is very professional and cares a lot about his building and his clients.
If and when I return to Paris his building and this unit especially will be my first choice!
Thank you for the wonderful stay Gaspard! Hopefully I will be back again!