We feel really grateful to Baruck and Maria! We had only 3 full days in Paris and day 1 was wasted as our 8.30am train to Paris was cancelled and we could only get on the 4.30pm train, reaching Paris only at 8pm.
Therefore, Baruck's kind gesture of allowing us to leave our luggage and rescheduling the cleaner was very much appreciated as we saved time and money and had a luggage free day to explore Paris! It was very precious as there was a strike so the time needed to get everywhere was doubled at least!!
Food: there are tons of restaurants, bakeries, bars, coffee shops below and nearby the apartment. There's a Michelin restaurant just downstairs the apartment and many other restaurants had tons of people so they must be very nice but we didn't get the chance to try them!
Amenities: lift, washing machine, very functional kitchen with everything we need to cook on a trip
Transport during a strike: Walking from Gare De Lyon to the apartment takes 40 mins, taking the bus would be much faster as there are multiple bus stops and 2 metros nearby. Afew stops on the bus will bring you to Lafayette and Gare du Nord (in the event of a strike walking to Gare du Nord is 15 mins away :) very convenient! ) Le Bon Marche is also a 40 mins walk away and the buses nearby can will reach the tourist attractions! The apartment is Very convenient even if it's during strike!
It was overall a very pleasant experience and we would definitely stay here again if we come to Paris again!