Carole’s charming, artfully decorated studio apartment in Bastille was our complete home away from home! A perfectly cozy and romantic hideaway for two, it is located in a non-touristy neighborhood where you can live like a local bobo Parisian with easy access to the Metro and only a 30 minute stroll to Le Marais area. The studio is conveniently located on street level with no need to deal with stairs, is very private, peaceful, clean, and quietly tucked away in the back of a lovely residential building. Amenities include a well-stocked little kitchenette, super comfortable bed, and a great spa shower which were oh so welcome after a full day of marathon sightseeing. We enjoyed being in a stone’s throw away from Marché d’Aligre, the absolute best farmers market in town for cooking delicious meals at home, as well as indulging in the bountiful restaurants and cool shopping in the area. Upon arrival, Carole provided us with a small bottle of red wine, biscuits, and fruit, and assisted with booking a taxi to the airport upon departure. She even recommended a fantastic homeopathic pharmacy in the neighbourhood for my cold at the beginning of our stay! Carole is by far the most warm, hospitable, and gracious Airbnb host that we ever met and we look forward to staying at her studio again in the future.
Merci beacoup encore Carole for a very memorable lovenest holiday in Paris!