We would definitely stay in this apartment again. It is very good value for the price, and well-located.
THINGS WE LOVED --
** Eugenio's prompt responses, advice, and general assistance.
** The underground cellar space, now converted into lounge area and bedroom.
** The small kitchen space is enough to make basic meals, when you don't want to eat out.
** The area is not 'touristy', yet is walking distance to many attractions e.g. Musée Rodin, Invalides, Seine, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Musée du quai Branly, Musée des égouts de Paris, St Germain. Bring comfortable shoes.
** Restaurants, supermarkets, cheese shop, bakery, pharmacy, etc, all close by. We particularly liked the Secco bakery chain.
** Bus service, taxi and Metro all close by
** This apartment has two levels (with bed and work desk on each level), so people travelling together can still have their own space.
THINGS TO KNOW --
** There were noisy neighbours and building works going on, which was completely out of Eugenio's control and not in any way his fault (for this reason we did not bother to tell him about it). We used earplugs, eye masks, fans and dehumidifier to mask the noise. Perhaps we noticed this more as we rented the apartment for an unusually long time (over 2 weeks).
** Internet is excellent, however there is no telephone, and mobile reception is patchy and only accessed by standing close to the front door. This was particularly important to us as we were pick-pocketed on the Metro immediately after arrival at Gare du Nord, and had to phone our bank to cancel bank cards as soon as we got to the apartment. Do not allow strangers to grab or 'help' with your luggage, do not keep your wallet in your trousers - secure it in internal zipped pockets or sturdy cross-body bags worn under your coat.