This is a truly extraordinary apartment and the perfect choice for our first visit to Paris.
The location behind Musee d’Orsay is central to everything for the first-time visitor. There are cafes literally a block away for lunch & dinner, nearby produce markets and grocery stores and pharmacies. The Louvre is steps away. It’s a 20 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Luxembourg Gardens. Shopping on St Germain is around the corner.
The apartment is spacious and gorgeous. Perfect for three couples, each bedroom with en suite bathrooms. The furnishing were in perfect condition and we had no issues with any appliance or feature – everything worked, laundry/dishwasher/plumbing/kitchen, completely trouble-free. Everything was well-equipped, plenty of dishwasher soap and toilet paper and all the other essentials. We put on dinner for 9 with no difficulty.
The four flights of stairs are a challenge. We were lucky – the elevator worked perfectly after the first day so it was available for anyone who wanted it. It’s tiny and I can easily imagine it might be finicky but we were lucky and had no problem. The apartment is quiet and we never saw or heard anyone else in the building.
Our host met us and gave us a helpful sign-out for the apartment and the area. She was lovely and I’m sure she would have been responsive if we needed help.
Flowers and wine, and champagne for New Years Eve. We felt the apartment was inexpensive for what it offered. We’re looking forward to visiting again.