This apartment is stunning! The attention to detail in decor and amenities was fantastic. Olivier went out of his way to meet us at the apartment with a full welcome and showed us how to use everything, gave us a guidebook, and even a bottle of delicious wine. He really made us feel welcome! The apartment is exactly as it looks in the pictures, except perhaps a bit larger than you think it will be. It was perfect for our family of 5 - plenty of room and lots of amenities. We easily cooked in the kitchen and enjoyed pastries from the boulangerie downstairs as well. I would definitely recommend this apartment!
Two things to note, the floors really are squeaky. The apartment is in an old building and Olivier has worked hard to keep its charm - wait till you see all the touches! This was the only thing inside the apartment that was a bit bothersome. Second, the neighborhood (Les Halles) is bustling and easy during the day. While I think the area is safe, the entrance to the metro (right outside and very convenient) was probably not a place I would have gone alone at night. We didn't see any issues, just a feeling of not as many family types around. We were usually home by 11 and it worked out fine for us.