When the 'Loft on the Canal St Martin' became our home for four days we were delighted by its charm and originality. From a design perspective, this former industrial building has been converted with imagination and style. The use of natural materials make for a restful aura and the interior has a lot of very appealing quirky features, so it's a really interesting place to stay.
Our trip coincided with the first cold snap in Paris in December, but we were always warm and comfortable. The heating worked well and we enjoyed being able to make up a real log fire during the evening. All of the rooms were spotlessly clean and the bed linen was of good quality. The loft is situated within a quiet courtyard, so there isn't any traffic noise - we all slept soundly!
The St Martin Canal area has a lot of character and it's within easy walking distance of some interesting back streets, cafes and shops. The 'Du Pain et des idees' is not to be missed - the best bakery in Paris! Further afield, you can either hop on the Metro or walk to the Marais and the centre of Paris.
Segire was an excellent host and we appreciated the effort that she made to ensure that we all had a nice time.