My husband and I recently spent 3 nights in Bernard's apartment. The newly remodeled apartment on the beautiful tree lined Rue des Capucines was beyond incredible for many reasons. Transport to and from the airport via Roissybus was cheap and seamless. We were very fortunate to meet Bernard when we arrived at the apartment (he does not live in Paris). Francois, our apartment contact during our stay, met us there as well. They could not have been more courteous in showing us the apartment and giving us recommendations for local cafes and markets. Everything about the apartment was as advertised on Airbnb, however the comfortable bed, incredible view from the balcony and the superior location cannot be overstated. The neighborhood where the apartment is located was absolutely fabulous. You can walk to almost all of the major sights (Opera, Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame) which we loved because our favorite moments in Paris came from the unexpected places and things we found walking the city. Not counting the square around the Opera Garnier (huge Metro stop), the entire neighborhood was not touristy at all. It felt filled with locals commuting to and from work and filling the cafes. The stores all throughout this neighborhood are very high end which made for some fun "window shopping" and we felt very safe enjoying the air on our walks home late at night. We were busy sightseeing in Paris and were only in the apartment at night with just enough time to enjoy the top floor balcony with a glass of wine and some pate on a baguette before saying goodnight to the angels on the roof of the Opera and hitting the bed. There was no issue with noise from the street as the windows are new and double-paned. We were the only guests staying on the floor as they were remodeling many of the adjacent rooms but we never saw or heard a soul while we were there. The apartment was very clean and was stocked with all the basic necessities including a cozy kitchen with a refrigerator. The bathroom was great and had a fully enclosed shower with great heat and pressure. As he states in the ad, the elevator only goes to the 5th floor and you walk a very easy flight of steps up to the 6th. The apartment is not huge but is perfect for 2 people. He asked our preference for the bed as 2 singles or a double and set it up. The bed was very comfortable and we slept beautifully all night. For the price, we would not even consider staying anywhere else in Paris on a return visit just based on the location and neighborhood alone. The clean, comfortable, remodeled apartment and incredible balcony are just major bonuses. We can't thank Bernard enough for his quick responses to all of our messages and meeting us himself as he could have left that to our Paris contact Francois.

Thank again!
Lucia & Matt