This is an absolute gem in Paris. The neighborhood is peaceful and full of traditional Parisian buildings with families and students, just a few minutes walk from the southernmost point of Le Jardin du Luxembourg. My husband and I came with our two kids and my parents and it was incredible to have so much space in such a centrally located part of the city. The street itself is quiet and located between two large boulevards, but as soon as you step into the private cobblestone courtyard, you really feel away from the busyness of the city. Nights were quiet and we could sleep well, which is hard to find in such a well located part of the Paris because it is often loud.
The house itself is large by Parisian standards and feels like a true artist’s home. It is quirky, bohemian, and well stocked with the essentials. Our priorities traveling with a big family were location and space above luxury and this house delivered perfectly on those fronts. The walls are covered in interesting art, beautiful books, and family photos, and although the two bedrooms on the second floor are small and rather dark, the primary bedroom on the 3rd floor was spacious and comfortable, with fantastic light on the 3rd and 4th floors. The outdoor balcony on the 4th floor, which connects to the sunroom overlooking the primary bedroom, was the best part of the house for us! The first few days of our trip were rainy and it made a huge difference to have a space that was flooded with so much natural light on gray days. When it was sunny, we had breakfast outside on the balcony or wine in the late afternoons.
Throughout the house, the wood floors are creaky and waxed, so we had to make a rule of not wearing any socks in the house because you could slip and fall very easily.
There is a washing machine, but be prepared to hang dry.
The kitchen was spacious and the little breakfast table by the window was ideal for relaxing breakfasts and dinners when our kids had had enough of restaurants every night.
Plenty of bathrooms, and the one in the primary bedroom is comfortable, although be prepared that there is no door, the sinks and tub are part of the bedroom itself. The toilet is separate and just outside the bedroom in the hallway. For any guests who are not staying in the primary bedroom, I would recommend using the 1st floor shower and bathroom since that is the best shower and most updated bathroom.
Annette was very responsive and this home truly made our trip.
I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again, a real find!