When booking my trip to Paris, I had an idea in mind of the perfect place for my family and I to stay - somewhere that looked and felt typically French, situated in a safe neighbourhood, with everything on the doorstep and quiet enough during the night to enable a good night's sleep. To start with, I thought it would be impossible to find such a place but after reading the reviews on Gerard's apartment, I decided to book and hoped that it ticked all of the boxes.
From the moment we opened the door on the apartment, my expectations had been exceeded. It was so homely and welcoming and full of natural light, cascading in from the windows that led to the balcony which itself offered stunning views. We were shown around the apartment by Carine, who explained everything clearly and showed us the many amenities available, all of which worked perfectly and were easy to use. The furniture was comfortable and everything was so perfectly clean. As a family we were able to enjoy meals around the dining table and the television & DVD player came in handy for the evenings, as exhaustion was kicking in. Most importantly of all (for me) the place was quiet on a night time, so a combination of that and a comfortable bed made for a very good night's sleep.
The apartment is situated in a great spot. Montparnasse is beautiful and reasonably quiet in August. It has bars and restaurants close by, a supermarket 5 mins away and the train and Metro station which means getting around Paris is quick and very easy. It also has a cemetery with many famous celebrities in there including Serge Gainsbourg, Jean Seberg and Agnes Varda & it is lovely to walk around, as are the many streets of the historic neighbourhood. From check-in to check-out, everything ran smoothly and we were safe in the knowledge that if we needed anything, assistance was only a phone-call away. I cannot recommend Gerard's apartment enough. Our stay was so enjoyable that none of us wanted it to end. Thanks so much Gerard & to Carine for her hospitality. We hope to come back to Montparnasse one day & hope that your beautiful apartment will be available when we do.