Francois was an extremely responsive and kind host. Checkin was simple and straight forward. The location is in a “real” neighborhood in central Paris, so not an extremely touristy spot, although it’s really easy to get to anywhere.
The positives:
-A big apartment for Paris standards.
-Nicely decorated
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Free coffee pods (thank you!)
-Easy to walk to most anything or take the metro
- An early check-in. So much appreciated after a long flight!
The negatives:
-It can be very noisy. Definitely bring ear plugs
- The bed is a true American double. It’s really small for two people. It’s also a little worn. I suggested to Francois to consider a replacement. I’m certain he would, as it seems he cares a good deal about his guests comfort.
This is neither a negative or a positive, but just a note to some that are more conservative: there are a number of prostitutes nearby. This doesn’t bother us at all, but they were a little aggressive with some passing by. It was also new year’s time, so maybe they aren’t typically there. Francois certainly can’t do anything about this, I just mention it for some that might not like that vibe.
We intentionally chose apartments in Paris over hotels because we like feeling like locals. We visit France often, and appreciate everything it has to offer. If you want to immerse yourself in the Parisian lifestyle, I would suggest staying here. It was a lot of fun and we’d definitely consider staying here again.
Thank you, Francois for hosting us!