As far as lodging goes, Alexandre’s place is a slight detour from what one might consider to be a quintessential Parisian experience, but I’d recommend it. The place is immaculately clean, highly secure, and the kitchenette comes complete with anything you’d need. Nice lighting settings, too (silly, but I found that aspect pleasant). Bonus: the large-format TV allows you to sign into your Netflix account. A nice way to wind down after a long day exploring the city!