I feel compelled to tell the story of this apartment to others since we were the first renters and I totally feel like we found a hidden gem in Paris. It is WONDERFUL!

We were a group of 7 family members (4 adults, three kids - 7,6, and 18 months) and Rue Duvivier was PERFECT for us. Alexandrine was an excellent host and was very responsive before our stay and checked in several times during our week stay in July. We were walking distance to the Champs de Mars and Eiffel Tower and just three blocks from the Metro and several bus stops which we ended up using more than the train. Rue Cler is a terrific old pedestrian market street just one block over with restaurants, shops, patisseries and boulangeries and several grocery stores/pharmacies - whatever you need.

The apartment was ideal for us. Plenty of room and filled with charm but also modern bathrooms and kitchen appliances. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The kitchen has an easy to use microwave and oven, dishwasher, coffee makers, spacious refrigerator and freezer and all the dishes and silverware you will need. There is an induction stovetop which we didn't use (too many great restaurants!) but if you like to cook and save money, this will be perfect for you.

The courtyard just outside is a shared space but we never saw anyone else there. Our kids loved to play outside during our breaks from sightseeing and it was so easy to have a glass of wine while they kept busy in the shade there.

The wifi in the apartment worked perfectly and was very fast. My husband worked from the apartment one day and had an easy time with it and with the desk under the stairs. There is also a printer provided and a internet based phone that allows for free local and international calls to the USA. There are plenty of plugs in the apartment for charging items overnight and we had no troubles there at all.

The washer and dryer are upstairs in the bathroom and were very easy to use. The bathroom is spacious and well lit. The shower was wonderful. The apartment has many linens to use as well.

The bathroom downstairs is very European with a tub shower combo but no curtain. The kids enjoyed many baths here but we ended up using it and the shower upstairs depending on the timing. The toilet downstairs is located off the kitchen which was perfect so everyone doesn't walk through the bedroom to use it downstairs.

There is lots of storage in the apartment. Closets with hangers and drawers for organizing all your things and feeling at home. The TV works great with plenty of viewing options. It mostly stayed on cartoons for the kids while we got organized for the day. They loved Mr Bean!

If you are lucky enough to stay in Paris and this apartment is available - look no further! Bon Voyage!