The apartment was a great size for our family of four and had everything we needed. The furnishings had character and style. Linen and towels seemed well used but were clean and cheerful. The place was spotlessly clean.
Djamel was friendly and welcoming, showing us through the apartment personally.
Our kids aged 3 and 6 loved their room, especially the selection of toys and games in the bedroom, stored under the bunk beds.
It was warm during our stay, but we were comfortable overnight with the provided fans and windows closed (which shut out the street noise very well).
Food from the amazing bakery opposite was a highlight of our stay (try the black baguette!) and we enjoyed watching the never-ending queue from the apartment windows!
I would like to have known that the apartment entrance is next door to a sexy lingerie store with prominent window displays. Maybe this is normal for Paris, but not something I would have chosen for travel with our nearly 7 year old daughter.
Also, the nearest playground along the canal area has many homeless sleeping nearby so we didn’t feel safe playing there.
Overall though, the area feels safe and has everything you need nearby.