This was a really great stay and everything I needed was taken care of. Emmanuelle is a very kind and welcoming host. On arrival there were beers in the fridge and freshly made chouquettes on the table which were a real treat after a tiring journey.
Emmanuelle was always available for communication and quick to respond to messages. She and her husband work just across the hall but you have total privacy and independence coming and going from the apartment.
You’re on the ground floor, right next to the entrance but its a fairly quiet area and the traffic is not too busy or loud at night time. The host had thoughtfully provided ear plugs in one of the drawers but I didn’t need them.
The local shops and restaurants I visited all served good quality food and drink and the owners and staff were generally very friendly. If you don’t speak french its worth keeping in mind that this is a less touristy area and learning even just a few phrases will help things go a lot smoother.
All of central Paris can be reached fairly quickly by metro and its a great starting point for a walk to Jardins du Luxembourg passing interesting places along the way such as Montparnasse Cemetery.