Tucked away in an extraordinarily quiet street in the bustling 11th, this flat has a lot to offer.

Two major Metro lines are less than 5 minutes away, so you can get pretty much anywhere quickly.

You will be surrounded by world class bakeries and grocery shops, and also large supermarkets that are open on Sunday and well into the evening. In addition, the outdoor markets of Oberkampf and Bastille are a 5 minute walk away. Even in grey November, they were an absolute joy.

The new wave of Parisian Bistros and Wine Bars are right there – perhaps not the 2 and 3 Michelin stars of downtown, but it’s not 2006 anymore – and the up and coming neighborhood also hosts young designers, and plenty of other amenities. You can easily walk into the Marais to get your posh on if needed. The Picasso Museum, for example, is 12 minutes away.

In short the location is superb.

Inside, we loved the set up. The outside iron gate is beyond secure, and the roofed courtyard with seven sculptures is a delight. The flat is well windowed, and the ample light can easily be shut out with effective shades. Our 5 year old loved the bunk bed and the master bedroom has an excellent firm mattress. We were perfectly comfortable during a cold damp November, and, in fact, we chose to stay in on multiple evenings and take advantage of the excellent kitchen that includes a very handy dishwasher. There are books and magazines aplenty and an excellent little Bluetooth speaker. We didn’t turn on the TV but the internet signal was strong and steady.
Would not hesitate to return.