Paul’s place was absolutely wonderful. I am a pretty particular person, especially when it comes to cleanliness, but the apartment was very clean. My favorite part of the apartment was sitting in the chair by the open window, sipping on wine or coffee and watching the activities on the street. Other reviews mentioned the noise of the street - construction, the bars on the street - but I really didn’t think it was a problem at all, but it depends on if you’re used to living in a more urban area or not. I always travel with ear plugs anyway, but only used them one night (there was karaoke going on down the street!). Either way, most the the louder bar noise was done before midnight.
The location was absolutely wonderful. We were a bit away from more ‘touristy’ areas, but still close enough to see the sites. My husband and I walked everywhere - to the Louvre (about a 12 minute walk), Notre Dame and Latin Quarter (about 10-15 minute walk), and even walked to the Eiffel Tower (this was closer to an hour, but it was a beautiful evening).
The neighborhood that the apartment is in is so charming, as well. Many shops, restaurants, and bars. Right around the corner from a wonderful bakery (we got breakfast there every day).
The size of the apartment was perfect for my husband and me. Not sure if you could comfortably fit another person, and I wouldn’t bring young kids because of the stairs to the loft.
Overall, this was one of my favorite Airbnb’s that I have stayed at, both in the US and in Europe, and my husband and I are already looking forward to our next trip to Paris and staying in one of Paul’s places!
Enjoy!