From the moment I made this booking JM, was so gracious and went above and beyond helping make my holiday the greatest trip! This is my first trip travelling on my own, I was extremely nervous at the idea of travelling on my own and also very nervous booking the right accomodation that would help me feel safe in this new city. I can say that, I HIGHLY recommend staying with JM, he was so lovely from the very beginning of my booking - a few days before the booking he contacted me to confirm the booking and then he arranged to pick me up from the airport. He showed me the way on the metro train to his home. When we got to his home his friend Guillaume showed me the best place for great affordable French food, my first night the two gentlemen went to great length to research the best ways of transport to my bucket list places to go including Guillaume walking me to the metro at night to buy my metro tickets (he walked with me so that I felt safe at night walking and also so I knew where to go) they also gave me the best advice from a local perspective which is exactly what I wanted. I did enjoy seeing some of the tourist attractions but I mostly enjoyed the local vibes by exploring the hidden Parisian gems that they told me about. They offered me wine, cheese, bread, and croissant in the morning, it was so homely and the feeling there in that apartment is so lovely, it felt like staying with family!
I also have to say that not only are JM and Guillaume amazing hosts but I really need to tell you about the apartment.
The apartment really looks like a home you would find photographed in Vogue Living Magazine. The attention to detail is so on point, I was taken back with the great sense of style and extreme cleanliness of the place. The private courtyard is the most amazing and beautiful place - when you walk up the stairs and enter into the private courtyard you really feel like you are in some amazing French Audrey Hepburn film.
The location is beyond perfect - sooooo close to everything! Close to amazing restaurants (basic and Michelin rated- my fave go to for food is Boutique Yam'Tcha and cocktail Kong)
I promise you will be so glad you book this place. I loved my stay here in Paris so much that I was so sad to leave the apartment, my heart felt heavy leaving.
Thank you Jean- Michel and Guillaume for your generosity and kindness. I will be forever grateful for you both for helping to make me feel safe and welcome in your home and beautiful city.
Much love, Elizabeth xx