Our arrival was peacefull and easy, as we had previously arranged the delivery of the keys. Marina, the person that expected us, was super gentile and nice. Do not worry about language as Marina speaks four of them: french, german, spanish and english. In addition, we talked to Marina over Whatsapp everytime we needed, when she prompt responded with care.
The building is not new, but offer an elevator from ground floor till 4th. The apartment looks like new and modern and achieved all of our expectations. Standing at the top floor (fifth) has a studio style (very charming) and the different glass windows provide a lot of light into the apartment itself. The exterior windows front to the street and provide a nice view of the avenue.
A great cost/benefit choice, with an awsome location (really in front of the Bonne Novelle Subway station) with additional stations located at 200 meters either side. Neighborhood is very french tipical so you will be able to imerse on the french daily habits and living, in additional to the several bars, restaurants, markets and night life. There are dozens of choices where to have your meals anytime, including the ones you can find at Michelin Calendar (BIB GOURMAND).
If you are in the mood of preparing your own food, there is a small carrefour cross the street or a FixPrix 200 meters away. In the apartment you will find microwave and electric owen, cooktop, coffee-maker, refrigerator and all kitchenware needed. Catherine did a great job decorating it, we really felt like home.
We definitely recommend this apartment for a couple or family with one child (as our case). We spent a memorable week in Paris, our first visit to this great city. Hope you enjoy as we did.