Apartment was as described in a good busy location. The stay was interrupted by a theft in the middle of the day. We did not want any of the offered assistance and immediately asked for a refund.
Host did not agree that check in could be much more secure, we did not meet the greeter and keys were left unsecured in a busy shop downstairs, all door codes were also written on the keys. if you think this is ok then you can stay here.
The break in was preplanned with careful timing and carried out meticulously with all our belongings carefully replaced in the middle of the day on a busy street and done before we returned after lunch. In total EU2000 worth of small size items such as cash, a purse, electronics and skincare were taken with big items laptops and ipads untouched. We probably wouldnt have even noticed except the pouch was a Chanel pouch.
In a busy tourist area like Montmantre, the perfect timing this could only mean we were being watched carefully everyday. We know about Paris' reputation so each day we checked every window and door before we left. no signs of forced entry and a door lock that requires a key from inside- there was a copy of they key is our only guess.
The host was very surprised about the break in and declared the police will come and definitely solve it. You may research Paris theft and decide for yourself if that is a normal reply. Host offered to change the locks but we declined because we felt unsafe and insecure due to the timing and very meticulous robbery.
We were also at the police station for hours, sitting by the entrance and being interviewed one by one. This means we were looking outside at the barricades constantly for hours but we did not see anyone turned away as was claimed. Maybe she went to a different police station than us? You can decide for yourself if we are being over-paranoid.
We were offered a refund only for nights un-stayed only which we still have not received as of this writing.
You may decide for yourself if you think it is worthwhile.