This was my second time using Airbnb to find a place to stay during our visit in Paris. I wasn’t sure if I was able to find another place just as good as our last trip this past March. But my goodness staying at Cyrille’s was 100% the best decision my husband and I made. Literally looked at a ton of different locations and ready so many reviews it honestly became almost a blur to us. But when we saw Cyrille listing we knew immediately this was the one we wanted to book.
Location: EXCELLENT!!!! I am not kidding when I say it’s a 4 min walk to the Dior store on Champs-Élysées. When you enter/exit the metro or RER you are greeted with a magnificent view of Arc de Triomphe. We knew we wanted to do some shopping for this trip. So we picked this area because we would buy our goodies and walk it back to put it safely away. We didn’t have to worry about taking a G7 or riding the metro. Super convenient. There’s also the Monoprix that’s about a 10-15 mins walk if you wanted to buy some groceries. Since we went at nice the VIEW with all the lights down Champs-Élysées was breathtaking. Dining we did more place in other parts of Paris. But there’s lots of dining options on the Champs-Élysées. Keep in mind it’s more of a touristy location so not sure about the food. I’m a big foodie so I like to go to non-chained restaurants. Also it is very safe as we sometimes would return at night very late last 11 pm. We picked the Champs-Élysées. Route when exiting the metro line 1 George V and because it’s a busier location there was still people on the street. If you plan on coming from Disneyland Paris the RER takes you directly to here with no need to switch. However the RER by his apartment does not have a direct non-stop to CDG (we looked into it would have to switch take a bus and then switch again) a little too complex for us especially with our suitcases. So we called for a G7 the day we left at 9:30 am on a Monday it cost 59 euros. Not bad and much more stress free.
Apartment: it has an elevator that is small BUT came in handy when we needed to leave. As we had in total of 4 luggage’s. The size was big enough for 1 person, 1 carry on, and 1 large luggage to enter. The bed is a sofa bed which was semi firm mattress that was perfect for us. We didn’t have any back pains or soreness from sleeping on it. There is a small kitchen that has a stove, dishwasher, mini fridge, sink, and he provides you with all the basic kitchen items you will need including paper towels
, dish soap, sponge, and trash bags. Bathroom has the washer and dryer and we asked for more laundry detergent which he was so kind and gave us in total of 10 pods (originally it was 4) and I asked for 3 more which he returned with a bag filled with 6 pods. There are towels and blow dryer. The only thing you will need to prepare for yourself is body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Which is no issue for me since I prefer to use my own. Let me say the water pressure was AMAZING and it didn’t run out of hot water.
Everything else Cyrille will have it ready for you. The space itself is small meaning 2 full adults will have a very comfortable stay. If you want to stay with beyond 2 people it will feel a bit tight. It’s doable but the second sleeping bed it right at the entrance of the door. Granted there is a heater so it’ll be nice and warm. But it will take up most of the space so keep in mind you’ll have to put the Murphy bed back up each time. Verse just being the two of us we slept in the living room on the sofa bed and kept it down the entire time. While the entrance area was used to store our luggage. Keep in mind he does have other listings that might be better for 3+ people
Cyrille: he made us feel like we were staying at the Ritz hotel. From the moment we arrived he was so gracious to take BOTH of my large and carryon suitcase and walked it up the 1 flight of stairs since his apartment is on the “1st floor” and told me to use the elevator if I liked. But I opted for taking the stairs as well. When we walked in he gave us a tour as explained how to use everything. I’m taking TV, washer & dryer, dishwasher, setting up the sofa bed (it was stored away when we entered) he prepared 2 sets of keys for us both including a fob to us for the entrance. His instructions were super clear. Granted my husband spoke French so it was later translated to me. But at first he started off in English greeting us and explained how to exit and enter the building. His English was clear for me to understand. So if you don’t speak French don’t worry he speaks English as well. His communication was GREAT. From the moment I booked I had some questions. He responds very promptly which I appreciate. I did request for early check in at 11 am. And he was able to grant me my request. Even though I ended up arrive around 11:20 am. We had a semi situation at the train station at Disneyland Paris that caused us our delay. But he was so understanding and told me don’t worry take your time. His energy was very kind and he did check in on us via the Airbnb chat to ask how our stay was