I stayed at the apartment for a full month while conducting research in Paris museums and libraries. The apartment was all I’d hoped for: a bright, very clean, and peaceful pied à terre to return to after a day with my nose in the books. And this is very important: the internet was amazing. I was able to Skype home and stream through VPN without any problems at all. The water pressure in the shower was good.
The neighborhood is quiet, which was great for a good night’s sleep, but just a few steps away is the lively part of Montmartre with great shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It was super easy to get everywhere I needed by bus and metro, all with stops nearby. (Catherine helpfully told me about the 95 bus, which is a stone’s throw away and took me pretty much everywhere I needed to go: the department stores, the libraries, the Palais Royale, the Louvre, the art galleries in the 6th, and even the Bon Marche/Grande Epicerie.) The Park Monceau is nearby and perfect for runs. There is also a gym very close that opened at 6 for us early risers.
Best of all was the warm welcome and quick responses from Catherine anytime I had a question. She even called to make sure I had everything I needed, and not in a pushy way, just wanting to help.
This is definitely somewhere I’d like to stay again for future research trips or vacations. Thank you, catherine and Jean-Pascal!