Centrally located just steps to Le Marais, comfortable, well equipped, and conveniently close to metro lines 3, 5, 8, 9, and 11, Julien’s flat is a wonderful home-base for a Paris visit.
This 3-bedroom, 2-washroom, plus full kitchen, and good-sized living area is surprisingly roomy, with plenty of Parisian charm and a distinct home-like feel. I stayed here with my wife and 3-kids (aged 5, 7, and 9) and we really enjoyed our time in the flat. The flat has all of the conveniences of home and it was nice being able to spread out a little after being in other smaller units this trip. Having two showers available for a family of 5 was very convenient. We stayed during a heat wave in Paris and the unit stays reasonably cool given the outside temperatures. The portable A/C unit is handy in a pinch, but we did not use it very often during our stay. Julien himself was responsive in our correspondence with him, gave practical advice, and excellent restaurant recommendations.
Access to the metro (and ultimately all of Paris) is excellent. The Monoprix across the street is a full grocery store that opens early (08:00) and closes late (22:30) was super-convenient for our family. I particularly enjoyed my daily morning walks to Tout Autour de Pain — a short 4 minute walk for fresh bread and pastries. There is also a very nice green space with a well equipped playground, sitting area, grass and shady trees. When we weren’t out and about in the evening, we grabbed some gelato at Amorino’s, let the kids play on in the playground, and soaked in the atmosphere — locals hanging out, swing classes in the gazebo, and the sound of Paris all around you.
A charming flat with a responsive host in a central location with easy accessibility to Paris, this is a great flat to stay in while visiting Paris.