Christophe and his apartment could not have been better. Our month there was fantastic. We always enjoyed coming back "home" to the flat after whatever our day or evening entailed. It is larger and even prettier than the photos shown on Air BnB, decorated with many antiques, mirrors and unique lighting. The room layout is well thought out, even if you have guests over since the toilet compartment is off the entry hall. The HUGE shower and double sink bathroom is seperate, behind the large bedroom (and though it's "personal preference" WE thought the bed was super comfortable: neither too soft nor too firm.)
The place is terrifically comfortable. It is equipped better than any Airbnb we have stayed at (for over 20 years) and that is important because we nearly always shop and cook for ourselves, and eat in. The kitchen is well stocked with every cooking device you can think of, and he also provides various "treats" and necessities, such as butter, milk and jam.
It is perfectly clean, very quiet (yes, even with windows open) and has compelling views with Le Tour Eiffel in the distance over the classic Parisian roof-tops. It's wonderful to be on the top of 1870's building and the (large by EU standards) elevator always worked well.
And equally good to all of that, Christophe himself, is "over-the-top" kind and helpful and giving of his time. He spent a good 90 minutes acquainting us with the apartment and toured us around the near neighborhood to see where to shop and dine when we first arrived. He has lived in this neighborhood for decades, so he certainly knows the best places! AND close to two historic arches many tourists never see....
The neighborhood is not touristy but is a real working and living area. It is a theatre district and a little gritty. This provides a character and reality to Paris that you don't find in the touristic parts of the city. It is easy to travel to any part of the ring of Paris with metro (a 2 min. walk) or nearby bus within 10 to 30 minutes. It is only about a 20 minute walk to the Seine. A 10 to 20 minute walk to Canal St. Martin, the Marais, and Montmartre. We PLAN on returning to this very apartment as soon as we can!