Edouard's flat was the perfect base on my recent trip to Paris. The flat was presently spotless with all amenities that anyone would ever need. I especially liked how I could use the Smart TV to login to my Netflix account when it was raining! The kitchen is well stocked with equipment, pots and pans so cooking was easy. The flat was as shown in all the pictures and was well furnished. The bed was certainly innovative but beware that it is still quite high (~1.5m) even when lowered so not one for those prone to falling out of bed in the night!

I found the apartment easily after a 30 minute walk from Gare du Nord. The nearby canal makes a lovely walk into the centre of Paris or the nearby Parc de la Villette and I made use of the Velib bike hire nearby to easily get into the centre. There is a largely segregated cycle route that runs alongside the canal and into the centre. About 50 metres from the apartment block is a Franprix mini-market which I found useful for all the basic supplies that you will need when self-catering. There is also a butcher and bakery, amongst others, on the same street.

I was shown around the flat on my arrival my Edouard's friend but I had been in contact with Edouard via the Airbnb app from when I booked to when I arrived. I also had to check-out early so unfortunately did not get to meet Edouard. I felt sure that had I had any issues that Edouard would have tried his best to sort them out.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to individuals or couples looking for a roomy and excellent value alternative to a regular hotel stay in Paris. Excellent value for money!