It's hard to imagine a couple staying anywhere better in Paris! Laurence and Stefan's apartment is a magical place. Romantic, homey, well-equipped, well-located. Although it is on a bustling, commercial street, when you enter the building's door you find yourself in a courtyard as quiet as a country house, and then their ground floor duplex has the same feeling, with exposed wood beams and colorful, tasteful decorations. There are two comfy couches and two desks, TV, washer, dishwasher, and a comfortable, 150 year old brass bed, and bounteous flower boxes in the upstairs windows.
They were very welcoming, spoke great English, had many pages of well-organized, printed-out tips for the neighborhood and all of Paris, they filled the fridge with generous staples, and even had bought croissants and fresh flowers for our arrival. (Warning: The bakery two doors down has amazing croissants and baguettes). The few times I had questions, I texted and Laurence responded within moments. (The *only* caution I have is if you're over 6 feet tall - the upstairs / bedroom have low-ish ceilings, just so you're not surprised).