What can we say?! The photos do not justice to how lovely, quaint and special this flat is. Lazare, the owner, has exquisite taste, the attention to details is astonishing. From the retro light switches, to the plates, the atmospherical lights here and there, to the small table & antique chairs…The more you look, the more there is to appreciate. Her book collection is also impressive and we looked through a few excellent photography books.
Her gigantic, beautiful and expressive Art on the walls made us stare at it quite a few times, she is very talented.
The high ceiling tiled bathroom is incredible like stepping into a holiday villa. Shower is exceptional. Bedding is top quality with incredibly snug duvet. Separated so beautifully by hung up vintage laced sheets, the bed seems to float separately from the rest of the room. What a fabulous touch. Genius actually.
There is a collection of classic music CD's and the likes of Lou Reed.
The area has tons of galleries and a few hundreds metres away you start getting into the spirit of the cafés of Le Marais. One in particular, has the best pancakes ever, and is only 2 streets down. (Serves all day).
Anyone who has watched the cult film 'Before Sunset' with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy will find this flat very romantic just like in the movie, with a similar little courtyard as you come in. And old stairs. It is completely quiet at night. The neighbours do not make a noise, except for the odd classical music played before 9pm that we heard coming up the stairs, how sweet that was.
Lazare’s communications was top notch and fast to reply every time. Everything from check-in, to check-out, and everything in between, any questions we had were always met with a prompt and accommodating reply. Very friendly and welcoming.
I would strongly recommend this flat for anyone in love with vintage, tasteful decoration and the true Parisian experience, away from TV and gadget sterility. This flat has soul.