As soon as I booked this apartment, Chérie got in touch to welcome me and make arrangements regarding my stay. We arrived quite late due to AirFrance strike, but Chérie was super flexible and met us quite late to check us in. Despite it being late, Chérie and her partner had warmed the apartment, lit candles and recommended some local happenings to get us started.
The apartment is comfy and well equipped for a quiet escape to Paris. Located near the top of Montmartre, it’s a little more effort, but well worth it. The streets around the apartment are lined with Parisian cafés, galleries and shops, all in keeping with the traditional feel of the area. You can really get a sense of how Van Gough lived (just down the road). You should take a walk to the close by Sacré-Cœur (especially at night), visit the Artist market and the area around Lamarck too.
Transport from Gare Du Nord is very easy to Pigalle, and just a short straightforward walk from there too. If you can, and have the patience, don’t make the mistake we did and get a taxi, the metro costs less than €2 (April18) and is very simple to navigate, saving you a lot of money.
I would definitely stay here again, the area was truly a side of Paris I love, up there in our favourite places to be whilst in the city. NB there is no iron or hairdryer at the property which is fine for us, but anyone interested in staying here should arrange their own and not let that put you off booking this stay - it felt very authentic, as though we were locals rather than visitors. A very different and welcome Parisian break to what we’ve been used to.
Thanks to Chérie for being a great host. :)