I loved staying at Stéphane’s place! What you see in the pictures is what you get - a great sized apartment (by Paris standards it is quite spacious), simply and tastefully decorated - love the plants, records and artworks. On my free days I enjoyed sitting in bed and looking out at the beautiful sky and Parisienne rooftops.
The washing machine and dishwasher made the stay super convenient. The bathroom and kitchen are modern and the shower is great - especially by Paris standards. The bed is comfortable and there is plenty of space in the wardrobe to hang your clothes and organise your life.
The stairs are a good workout! Stéphane arranged someone to come and meet me on arrival as I had 2 heavy bags and a bad back - I really appreciate this!
The neighbourhood is amazing! Not touristy, but super close to République area and the Metro stations République and Gare l’Est which means you can get around Paris so easily! Around 20 mins walk to Le Marais and 20 mins train to the main touristy areas, perfect for exploring but not staying in the tourist trap areas.
The food around Canal St Martin is excellent and you can find delicious boulangeries and a big variety of choices, as well as many supermarkets.
Stéphane gave some wonderful local recommendations. Being an Australian coffee snob I was excited to find delicious coffee in the area.
I would absolutely stay here again!
Merci Stéphane x