We stayed at Remise 86 for two evenings for a short trip to Paris, before continuing on to Italy for business.
Traveling to the loft from CDG was very simple. The loft is a short walk from the nearest metro - perfectly manageable even with some baggage. We were welcomed by Isabelle, who welcomed us to their office. We arrived at the loft early (approx. 09:00) which was well before check in time. After the warm welcome, we were offered espressos as Issabelle ran through all the important local restaurants, cafes and points of interest. Being our first time in Paris, Isabelle was quick to provide us with a condensed must-see list of Parisian attractions. She has a definite passion for Paris!
Although we knew we were to early to check in, Isabelle offered to hold onto our luggage while we got started on our speed-tour of Paris. We later returned at 15:00 to properly check in into our "Parisian Home".
The space has been beautifully renovated Into a cosy and warm space with a definite industrial influence. The photos on the listing do not do the actual loft justice, which is evidently the result of careful renovation, a fair amount of passion, and a clear effort by the hosts to offer travelers their own "Parisian Home"
Despite only being only 30m2, the space in the loft has been cleverly utilized. The gas-fueled fire is also a massive convenience, quickly warming the loft when weather is cold. The bed is comfortable and generously sized. The loft was also clean and neat on arrival.
The loft is very well situated in the "older" part of Paris. We found the neighborhood to have a very calm and relaxed atmosphere, a far cry from the noisy and touristy vibe in central Paris. There are plenty of restaurants close by - Cafe Trama, hardly a 20m stroll from the front gate, comes highly recommended!
Unfortunately, our weekend of bliss was abruptly brought to an end following the atrocious terror attacks which rocked Paris on 13 November. Pierre-Marie was quick to follow up on our safety, and was very willing to assist with anything we needed, especially considering the uncertainty of our travels at the time. He also helped by organizing a driver to shuttle us to the airport the day of our departure, as some metro services were shutdown.
Although our visit was marred by the dreadful events which happened during our stay, we could not have chosen a better place to stay. The hosts are fantastic, and loft itself is an absolute gem. We hope to visit again soon!