If I could give this apartment more stars I would! Both the owner Maria and Moïra the concierge were attentive, helpful, accommodating and kind. Not only did their service make our stay enjoyable, the apartment itself was a dream of 1930’s Paris on the sweetest island neighborhood ever.
The view from the window is absolutely lovely, perfect really with its tall windows, wrought iron window ledge and bed underneath … and the kitchen was adorable! Everything we needed was just steps away.
Makes sure you have the ice cream at Bertillon (it’s so good they have 4 seperate ice cream shops on the four corners to accommodate the lines that wrap around the corner). Then, take a quiet moment to step foot in the 1600’s Church, and listen to the children playing in the courtyard beside. Magical. Across the street from the church is a cat named Miel who will lovingly great you, is owned by noone, loved by many and tended to by the three restaurants in a row.
On the daily, visit the Boulangerie (the staff are friendly, the ham quiche is perfection, as are the croissants) which is just beside La Boucherie (the butcher) with a fantastic selection. If you’re lucky, the 40 something year old butcher will serve you… he’s friendly and very easy on the eyes. From the Grocery store on the corner, the four corners at the apartment have everything you need to make a yummy meal.
Further down the main street is Boulangerie St. Lois with the best Crouque Monsieur we had! Waaay better than anywhere else. The only Creperie on the street is so delicious, and the Flower Shop is perfection- make sure you step inside and treat yourself to a bouquet!
The best restaurant (we went four times it was that good!!) was Le Saint Regis!! First of all, the look of the restaurant is 1920’s perfection, absolutely stunning and the food is the best we had during our whole stay. Really. Have the Cesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (the croutons are the tastiest), the cheeseburger, the duck, the steak, and the best Eggs Benedict we’ve ever had. They waiters greeted us like we were locals by our second visit and the bartender was friendly and generous with the alcohol.
Basically the whole of Île Saint-Louis is such a perfect location to stay at. I hesitate in highly recommending this airbnb because I wish I could keep it a closely guarded secret…and have it always available whenever I return… but this place is too special not to give it full credit where credit is due. I highly recommend this beautifully appointed airbnb. You’ll love it!!