Arthur’s apartment in Paris is wonderful! I was a little concerned when we first arrived as the entry and stairwell up to apartment is a little run down, but once inside the apartment it is bright and and beautifully renovated and decorated with lots of cool art and very clean. It was very spacious for Paris and well laid out…we stayed comfortably with 2 adults and 3 small kids (there is a second room with a large couch that turns in to a bed super quickly and easily and a little desk nook that my kids loved!). The location is amazing…right out the door are really great restaurants and cafe’s and an amazing bakery, as well as a carrefour grocery store on the street which is really convenient. There are a number of restaurants on the street with outdoor patios that stay open quite late so I was a little worried about the noise as I was staying with my small children, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well the windows blocked out the noise when closed. The area is very cool and feels like it is mostly actual Parisians and is away from the insane crowds and tourists that have taken over the more well known areas like St. Germain and Le Marais, without being too far away from all the things you want to do in Paris. Arthur was extremely helpful and responsive and gave great recommendations for places in the area. He provided a travel crib and even left a bottle of lovely wine for us! Check in was super easy with the key in a lock box in the grocery store across the road. An amazing place to stay in Paris!!
* I wouldn’t recommend this place for anyone with mobility issues as there is no lift and there are 3 floors of steep winding stairs….which is great for working off croissants, but would be really challenging if you had any mobility issues.