My family stayed at this wonderful duplex in August 2014 for 7 days. Karim was always prompt to reply to questions and booking requests and getting into the flat was easy and on time. Everything worked well, hot water, kitchen, lights, windows etc and the beds were extremely comfortable. My kids are 9 and 13 and they loved their little nest on the main floor. The natural light in the apartment is serene and outlines the rooftops and lovely French architecture. You feel at home in a clean but lived-in accommodation.

The location is perfect but not touristy. Walk all the way down the Rue du Temple for picture perfect Parisian side streets and arrive down by the river and all of the usual sights. Or, saunter over to the Canal St Martin area or wind through the Republique neighborhood and discover all of the local boulangeries, brasseries, the marche de les enfants rouges. The local monoprix is great, the metro stops very easy and close, the people watching a pleasure. In August it stays light until almost 10 and walking in the neighborhood always felt completely safe and entertaining. Velobs are right around the corner too. Such great central action, but once inside the flat there is very little noise and a good night's sleep with the windows open is reliable. A great experience, and thank you so much Karim and airbnb.