Staying at Julien’s place is an Airbnb experience: it’s like staying in a friend of friend’s cool apartment in Paris while he is off for a week in Milan. (I don’t know where he actually was but that was the vibe.) Julien checks in regularly to ensure all is well and is quick to answer questions. Storage is so well-thought out that it doesn’t feel like you are intruding on someone’s space. There are shelves in the main-room and a drawer in the bathroom to store your things. Inside the apartment is quite nicely designed, especially delightful are the lighting in the main room controlled by a remote control and light switch for the sconces and twinkle lights in front of the windows.
As others have noted, the best thing in the apartment is the view! I enjoyed mornings with coffee and a croissant purchased from Stohrer’s the night before while sitting at the table watching the increase in street activity as the sun rose.
The other great thing about Julien’s apartment is the location, location, location. I discovered that it is near the Rue Montorgueil which is a pedestrian street full of cafes, fruit/veggie stores, boulangerie/patisseries, and boucheries, etc. And it is a quick walk to multiple Metro stations and RER lines at Chatelet Les Halles.
If you are seeking a room with a view, this is it!