My dad and I chose this flat because it had an elevator (most of the way up), a shower, a great location, and room for us to sleep in separate quarters. For the most part, it lived up to our expectations.

The best part was location. Next to two metro lines, and easy walk to both Bastille or Canal St. Martin with lots of cafés and food shops, we couldn't have asked for a better spot. The restaurant on the ground floor was excellent, and the café up the street proved to serve a delicious duck confit at a reasonable price.

The apartment itself has plenty of living space, a great view, and a super breeze to keep things cool. Not sure I'd want to be there during a heat wave, but Paris in late June was gorgeous.

A few things could have made our stay a little better. The top issue was the loft. It is advertised as a sleeping quarters, but given the steep ladder, lack of a guard rail, and opening in the floor, I'd go so far as to call it dangerous. Perhaps a sound sleeper could pull it off, but I opted for the futon instead. It was not comfortable, but it at least felt safe.

Also, the flat says there is a washer/dryer. Not so. There is a washer, and it has a heated spin cycle, but you will need to dry your clothes on a drying rack. This is not a huge issue, just not what we were expecting.

All told, I would stay here again. I'd be much happier to do so alone (or with my wife) so that only one bedroom were needed. If you're looking for a two bedroom place, steer clear unless you can handle the loft or futon. However, the location, the shower, the view, and the great communication from Jean François made this trip a great experience.