When I travel, I like to feel at home and experience the city like a local. Alexandre's place immediately felt like home and was just like the photos. Everything you need is there, the kitchen is well stocked, lots of towels in the bath and the bedding is quite comfy, I'm a terrible sleeper and I slept so well!
The apartment is in a vibrant area but you don't hear any of it as it is at the very end of the courtyard. We felt very safe, the building entrances are each secured and the courtyard gate is in the evening too. Everything you need is in walking distance, bakeries, groceries, wine and the metro is 5 mins away. Twice a week there is a street market with fresh produce, meats and seafood.
Alexandre was super responsive as originally this was a trip for 2 that grew to a trip for three girls. She gave us directions on how to get from CDG to the apartment, advice on the metro passes and even left us a little treat for our arrival. A wonderful stay in a wonderful city.