This was another great stay at Selim’s apartment - my second time staying there. For this vacation, I just wanted to relax and this stay allowed me to realize how wonderful Selim’s apartment is and how wonderful the neighborhood is. For the four or five days that I was there, I never walked more than a block to access all essential things. The supermarket across the street is large and has everything! The bakery across the street was my go-to place for breakfast every morning (the croissants, tarts and other pastries were just amazing). There’s another bakery for desserts just around the corner from the breakfast bakery and it specializes in all sweet things - including chocolates, macarons and sorbets. It’s a little more elegant (pricey) but worth the prices if you want these to be part of your Paris vacation story. The pharmacy and several restaurants are less than 20 steps from the entryway. Staying at Selim’s apartment again made me appreciate the structure of the building. Using an electronic keypad, you enter through a tall entrance door that opens up into a courtyard. There’s a small table and chairs outside the apartment to sit, read, talk to a friend or greet the neighbors walking by. It was very relaxing and I spent a lot of time reading out there. Everyone will greet you; learn “Bonjour“ (good day) and “bonsoir” (good evening) and you’ll be fine.
Despite having his own busy life, one day Selim stopped by while I was outside and chatted with me for a while. A friend of his from the same building stopped by and also joined the conversation. They both adapted the conversation to English, for my benefit.
If I could relocate to anywhere in the world, I would want to rent Selim’s apartment. It’s small, but it has everything one might need and want. And the environment is just perfect. If you’re looking for the perfect Parisian apartment for a vacation, stop looking and book this one now! You will NOT be disappointed.