Raphaëlle’s apartment is a great base for exploring Paris, and especially the wonderful Marais district.
The apartment itself is very Parisian; small but considered, clever in its design and use of space. It is accessed via two security doors, the front door bolt locks and it also has automatic blinds that cover every window - if anyone has any safety concerns, this apartment is incredibly safe. For two people, it is a nice size, and comes with high quality linen ensuring a good night sleep. And it’s so quiet! Considering the location to the noise and bustle of Marais, it is amazingly quiet. We stayed in the middle of winter and were never cold, the wall heaters turn on automatically at a certain temperature and keep the ambient heat perfect. The doona on the bed is big and warm, and there are blankets to snuggle into on the couch.
The metro system in Paris is one of the easier to navigate in the world, there is a metro station 60m away, and the larger Les Halles just a four minute walk. It is so easy to get to any spot in Paris you want, including the airport.
Marais itself is just a great hood; amazing food, wonderful little bars, the overwhelming art at the Pompidou, the lovely markets, the Invader artworks. It’s lively and fun, and there’s always something interesting around the next corner.
We absolutely loved staying here, it was such a comfortable base. Being able to make our own breakfast meant not having to rush out, and having somewhere to come back to with some wine and cheese at the end of the night was just perfect.
I am an Airbnb Superhost myself with three properties in Australia, and Raphaëlle’s apartment exceeded my expectations. Thanks for having us Raphaëlle!