By way of context we are a “senior” couple with travel experiences and we are in Paris for 10 days.
Communication with Pierre is excellent and arrangements were easily made. We arrived at 8;00 am and Pierre made it clear that the apartment was being cleaned and readied for us but we could still drop off our stuff. Directions to the apartment and how to get in were clear and so that was easy. Generally, I find that first encounter can be most stressful after a long flight and making your way around in a strange city, but this was easy.
We entered the building and apartment per instructions. The cleaner had not arrived when we entered but then cleaner did show up so we met him.
He was supposed to be there for 4 hours. We left and returned over 5 hours later. The cleaner was just finishing up. He stayed extra and did a fantastic job and we were pleased with the results. Thank you Pierre for allowing us in before the flat was ready as otherwise it would have been uncomfortable.
For us, the flat suited us perfectly and is what made our trip to Paris successful. The apartment is located in a residential neighborhood, across the street from a park. It is so close (3 min walk) to Metro line 8. There are a number of supermarkets to choose from for food shopping and we used 3 of them. Every morning I walked to the local Boulanger patisserie for croissants, pan chocolat crepes and a baguette( for picnicking). Made coffee in the nespresso machine and had breakfast in the apartment while planning our day. Lovely! We bought extra decaf Nespresso cartridges and confiture de fraises (strawberry jam) at the market.
On 2 nights, we were back before 6:30 pm so bought quiches at the Boulanger, wine at the shop and cheese and salad at Biocoop for a great supper in. Then a walk in the park or around the neighborhood for coffee in a cafe.
We walked to different cafes and restaurants of all types Very easy and convenient.
The building is secure 24 hours and it is a residential neighborhood so we felt safe walking around, leaving our things and coming in late at night.
The apartment is located right at the entrance to the beginning of beautiful walk that ends at Bastille.
Now the important review of the apartment. There is plenty of hot water for shower. The shower is excellent. The furnishings are minimalist and so are dishes and kitchenware but we had all that we needed.
The apartment is a corner apartment with a very large terrace that has 2 doors. So there is plenty of light and air in the apartment which is my top consideration. Since we came in May, it doesn’t get dark until after 10:00 and the temp is coolish. So light and air is plentiful. Can’t speak to how the heaters in each room work although the first 2 nights I used the bedroom heater and was very comfortable. The bed is comfortable and we slept well. I like having the windows open and it is a quiet neighborhood with pleasant sounds at night and day.
I recommended to Pierre to add another lamp in the common room as the lighting isn’t comfortable for reading at night but since we had so much daylight this wasn’t really a problem.
There is a mattress leaning against a wall and I suppose that would work for a second bed, but I wouldn’t like that arrangement.
All in all we would stay there again on our next trip to Paris. I am giving 5 stars for location, convenience, comfort, communication, safety an excellent shower a good bed and a quiet relaxing ambiance.