The apartment is gorgeous! Clean, bright and airy, tastefully furnished with new appliances and comfortable bedding. Everything is in good condition, just as shown in the photographs. The wifi worked well. The stairs are a big climb, it's true, but we enjoyed the feeling of being up above everything, and the building has a lot of character.

Outside the neighborhood is bustling and energetic, with lots of good restaurants and cafes and plenty to do. (We especially enjoyed Le Colimaçon down the street.) It is only a short walk to the Seine and several Metro stops. At nights, there was some noise from the streets, but not so much that we had any trouble sleeping.

When we got in unexpectedly late, there was someone able to come back and meet us, and Ludovic was kind enough to let us stay after the usual check-out time because we had a late train to catch.

We would happily recommend this apartment to friends or stay here again if we are in Paris in the future.