I’ve spent a long weekend with my two little siblings (aged 8 and 11) in Canelle’s apartment in April 2016. The whole experience was superb and here’s what we loved the most:

Location (10/10): The best thing about this apartment is the location. It sits on top of
Le Marais – one of the nicest neighborhoods in Paris. It’s central. It’s got several attractions (Centre Pompidou, Hotel de Ville) and hosts lots of wonderful restaurants and cafes. Plus the shopping is great with tons of independently owned boutiques and wonderful markets.

Just 2 min away from the apartment is the metro stop Strasbourg Saint-Denis, which is one of the best connected stops in Paris. Lines 4 and 9 will take you to all famous attractions, but also to Gare du Nord if you’re travelling by train. However, if you don’t mind walking Centre Pompidou is just 10 min away and you’ll need another 5” reach the Louvre or Notre Dame.

The apartment is located in a residential building, so it’s quiet and peaceful. All the necessary amenities are just around the corner. For groceries there’s Monoprix next to the metro and a Carrefour right behind. For breakfast or takeaway coffee there’s an excellent bakery down the street with delicious baguettes and other typical Parisian pastries… croissants, pain au chocolat and mini quiche laurens. For dining out there are several recommended restaurants walking distance away (10 min). Check TripAdvisor for best restaurants in Le Marais and make reservations as they tend to be busy with locals.

The Host (10/10): Canelle and her family were truly excellent hosts. They accommodated all our requests, were very responsive, and always on time. They accommodated our travel schedules when we came late from Disneyland and we were allowed to check-out late as there were no bookings for the next day. They also made great recommendations on exploring Le Marais.

The Apartment (9/10): The apartment is spacious and ideal for a small family or two couples. It has a large living room with dining area and kitchen as well as 2 bedrooms with king size and queen size beds. It comfortably accommodates 4 guests, but there is also a convertible sofa for extra tenants. It has high ceilings and is very luminous. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, freezer, washing machine, kettle etc. There’s also an espresso machine and Canelle left a complimentary pack of capsules for my morning coffees.

For entertainment there’s a 50 inch TV set with cable and a PS3, which my siblings thoroughly enjoyed one night when we stayed in. Canelle has tons of DVDs and games if you’re not up to dining out.

The whole experience was truly excellent from the reservation to check-out. An awesome location, a fantastic host, and a very comfy apartment. All in all great value for money!

I would highly recommend it and will definitely book again.