Our stay at Lou's place was great! We had the chance to meet Lou, her brother Paul and even their father Laurent (?), all of whom popped by at various times and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and share tips on what to see, where to dine even shop in the area. They were extremely unobstrusive and we enjoyed chatting with them on the occasions when we did meet. They were also kind enough to share their Nespresso maker with us during our stay and make space in their fridge for some of our grocery items.
The apartment is on the small side of things, and the bedroom admittedly even more so, but it is sufficient for a couple, especially if you are just looking for a place easy to access after a long day of sightseeing. Best of all are the breathtaking views of The Church of Saint Laurent nearby. The heater works really well too, so the place was warm and cosy at night -just what we needed after coming from the bitterly cold streets outside.
Transport wise, Lou's place is located just minutes away from Gare de l'Est, in fact you can see it if you stand outside the building. The Château d'Eau station on the super convenient Metro 4 is even closer. Bonus points also for having a lift in the building! After trudging across half of Paris, that lift was certainly a welcome sight at night.
Thanks for hosting us, Lou and family!