Apartment located in a convenient location, it was clean, and host gave great tips for local experiences and restaurants.
I’ve visited Paris a few times now and aware of how small rooms and apartments can be. The apartment is average sized for Paris for a 2 bedroom place. While there are larger places, it comes with a rate of 2x-3x as well (I’ve stayed in a 3bd /2.5ba apartment for $900/nt) so your are getting a great value for your money with this apartment. I was reminded how small hotel rooms can be after visiting friends on vacay and saw the room only held 2 night stands and king sized bed.
The apartment offered a coffee maker, washer and dryer, mini cooktop, larger then expected bedrooms, pull out loveseat, dining table for 4 and some extra touches like converters and local guidebooks.
Thierry also emailed me his favorite restaurants, one which was Benoit (chef Ducasse owned), amongst a few other things, and guides to favorite things to do.
The apartment is located in a gay friendly area, Le Marais, and very close to Line 1 (which is automated and wasn’t affected by the strikes), so getting around was pretty easy.
You do have to walk up a few flights of stairs, since the apartment is located on the second floor (tip: pack light so you don’t have to lug heavy suitcases up. Somehow it seems heavier when climbing stairs 😆).
Bathroom is small.
Recommendation: buy fresh flowers or a small candle when you arrive. You are located above restaurants & the French enjoy sitting outside drinking wine and smoking.