Alexis’s apartment is a wonderful value in Paris. The neighborhood is authentic without being too far from the major sites most tourists would want to see. We really enjoyed being able to walk to the Marais. The apartment is very clean. There is enough material for cooking without it being crowded.
With that said, I feel it’s important to mention that the apartment is probably best suited for travelers who have some experience traveling in shared spaces. The apartment shares a small common entryway that closes with a security door. We encountered an issue one night where another guest mistakenly locked the security chain, locking us out of the courtyard and our apartment. While this is not Alexis’ fault, and he was responsive to the situation, I think it’s important to mention to travelers. Thankfully the guests In the other apartment woke up the doorbell, otherwise we would have slept in the hallway.
I should also mention that the space is best suited for travelers used to a sparse minimalist design. I asked Alexis for a drying rack to hang clothes but he may have missed my message, as he was traveling. This would be a nice item to have.
Overall, the apartment offers an excellent value for Paris. You will not get this much space in an Ibis hotel, that’s for sure!