Picture coming out of the Metro into a lively, colorful, European market, walking up the street through families, students and professionals coming and going to the local shops. Bistros, restaurants, patisseries, grocery stores, specialty shops like fresh roasted coffee, Italian and Chinese take out... also Turkish and many other ethnic cuisines. ( gyms, swimming pool across from metro station, clothes, cosmetics...the list goes on!)
We had been to Paris many times so our goal was to live in Paris for one month to see if we wanted to live there for a year! No hotels or mass tourists just living like a local!
We were met warmly by our host Valerie who explained how everything worked; where to shop; local restaurants and services, etc. (did I mention warm croissants... what a welcome after all night on a crowded plane!)
The flat was very LIGHT (with blackout drapes) modern with colorful accents, immaculate, comfortable and very QUIET! (great wifi service also).
Being doubting New Yorkers, we did not believe the AirBnB posting saying it was very quiet! We were wrong! It is so quiet because it's on a small lane that is car free except for some load and unloading.
Theo met us to say good bye.... Delightful hosts and only a phone call or text away if we needed them!