Rachel was waiting for us, even though it was later in the evening. We got to meet Olivier and spent the rest of the evening talking. What a delight. We only had two days in Paris, and Rachel sent us on the highlights with maps, meticulously telling us what to see and what to skip. She recommended restaurants on the way, including a fantastic one for dinner near the flat. Also nearby a hip bar that made great crafted cocktails with a parisean flair.
Rachel and Olivier are the most gracious hosts, providing comfort in the space as well as sharing their friendship. By far the best hosts we've experienced with Airbnb, and we've stayed in a lot of different places all over the world.
I should mention we arrived just days after the terrorist attack in Paris. Rachel and Olivier went out of their way to make sure we felt safe and secure. It was great to see Paris resilient and people not allowing a few people ruin what is one of the world's great cities.
As mentioned, the flat is small and quite a climb. For us, it was all part of the charm.
I can't wait to come back and visit Paris.