From the moment that we walked through the old wooden door leading through to the inner courtyard that the apartment block is built around, we were entranced - the whole place is just steeped in Parisian style.
As Judith showed us round, the photographs on the Airbnb site came to life and I would agree with a previous guest that the reality is even more special than the pictures. Judith is a wonderful host and after exchanging emails about arrival times it was lovely to meet her in person (and thank you Judith, for making our stay so special!)
The apartment is particularly stylish and all the old features - the high ceilings, light and space of the rooms, polished wooden chevron floors, traditional window casements, antique radiators and wonderful old claw footed bath - have been given a modern twist by sympathetic use of neutral colours and decor.
We stayed in December and the apartment was always warm and comfortable. Our sons appreciated the well equipped kitchen and actually volunteered to cook every night instead of eating out, which was a lot of fun, because we could all relax and enjoy the space and the wonderful views over St Germain. There were just so many things about this apartment that made it special. All the rooms had a very subtle but rather lovely scent, the double bed was exceptionally comfortable, the cotton bed linen was spotlessly clean, and although I wasn't sure how my strapping six foot sons - who haven't been on holiday with us for years - would manage to squeeze into the children's bunk beds, they couldn't have been happier! It was a privilege to be able to stay in Judith's family home and I hope that we will be able to make a return trip.