The Josephine studio is by far the best place we have ever stayed in Paris. It's a perfect hideaway for a romantic stay, tucked in the rear part of a courtyard, underneath the foliage of a large chestnut tree. It just doesn't get any better! The Josephine studio itself is a modern accommodation with one large room containing the double bed, a small kitchen-section, and two chairs and a table. Furthermore the studio offers a small but very functional bathroom/toilet. Everything is in perfect condition, tidy and clean. And the bed is a welcoming change from the worn-out beds you find in many hotel rooms, as this excellent bed makes you sleep like a baby.
Upon arrival we were put up in the adjacent studio, which was merely a simple booking-mistake, but Chris and Angie resolved everything in no time! Next morning at 10 o'clock things were all sorted out, and we moved into the freshly cleaned Josephine studio. This goes to show, that Angie and Chris run their rental-business with a high degree of professionalism and take every measure to insure a perfect stay. If you rent with them, you definately have their attention; which makes for a very comforting stay.
The neighborhood is pleasant and comes across as an authentic area to stay in. No shops selling Eiffel-tower-Tshirts! It has an everyday feel, with Parisians hurrying to and from work, having coffee at the local Tabac-bar, or grabbing a quick lunch in a bistro. Simply Paris - as we like to experience it.
And speaking of bistros..., make sure to walk a few hundred meters down Rue La Fayette (which means turning left, when you're coming from Rue de Trévise). Here you will find the bistro "Au General Lafayette" - which is as authentic as it gets! The interior and the food is truly old-school Paris, without a hipster-chef trying to infuse a trendy touch on traditional dishes. This is french cooking which has escaped any form of modern design.
And if you want to get rid of the calories, walk up to the "Parc des Buttes-Chaumont". Laid out in 1864 in an old stone-quarry, the park offers spectacular views, waterfalls, streams and lakes, and seems to be a spot where the Parisians come and hang out. It is very different from the many manicured parks of Paris, and therefore well worth visiting.
Upon wrapping up this review, there's only one thing to say:
Staying in the Josephine studio has been our best Paris-decision ever. So thanks - Angie and Chris - for having created such a fabulous place to stay.