Benjamin was easy to deal with prior to booking and from booking onwards. He was not present at our arrival but advised that Madame Andre, the concierge, would be. On the day of, we had a bit of trouble reaching him by text msg and had not yet received Madame Andre's contact information; she was absent and we had to leave our suitcase with Mr. Andre for about an hour while we went out to explore the neighbourhood. This was not a major issue as it allowed us to discover the surrounding area quite rapidly (we made quick friends with the wine shop employees right below Benjamin's apartment and they provided us with really good insights on the area - recommend you pop in!).

The apartment was clean and as advertised. Very bright and airy, great view (as per photographs) and a good sound system that could be linked up via auxiliary cable. The bathroom was a bit small for my 6'3" frame, as it slopes down (following the roof's natural curve). My fiancee Natasha had no issues, however.

The best feature of the apartment was undoubtedly the view; it was also quite spacious and could be easily aerated by opening the multiple windows.

The neighborhood is excellent and very central. Easy access to everything but not swamped in tourist - a perfect mix. The Beaumarchais, across the street, is a good spot for an inexpensive and quite decadent weekend brunch. Feel free to grab a bottle of wine and open it in nearby Place des Vosges.

Overall - we are happy with the experience. We got to explore Paris and come back to a well-maintained, central location with a wonderful view.

Let me know if you need any additional details!
cheers,
JF