Having stayed for months at a time across dozens of apartments in Paris over the last two decades, I can - with great confidence - patently declare Frederic's apartment as one of the best I have had the pleasure of hanging my proverbial hat.
It's warm and welcoming, making you feel instantly at home upon arrival. The apartment remains quiet and calm while residing in an action-filled quarter. Large windows and high ceilings amplify the sense of light and space, in an already oversized one bedroom apartment. The residence benefits from both the necessities of a modern abode to unexpected luxuries such as the standing bathtub, his & her bathroom sinks and a generously sized bedroom.
Some practical info:
- Check-in was 'self check-in' (which I tend to prefer, especially if you're not 100% sure of your arrival time). This was as simple and friction-free as one could hope for.
- Nobody ever comments on water pressure and temperature in Airbnb reviews. This always bothers me, so here it is: Good water pressure, and GREAT temperature. Was a pleasure to shower here.
- For the mobility-conscious, the building features a lift which fits two to three persons (depending on your definition of comfortability), and just four easy steps from the landing into the building. The shower also has a hand-held shower head, as well as rainfall feature. As a person with a disability, I had no problems traversing any part of this apartment.
On a special note, I should mention the attentive nature of the host. Over the course of our stay, Frédéric was attentive without being obsequious, perennially convivial and responsive to all requests swiftly and courteously. No issue was ever left unrectified, and his extended family - who lived locally - even offered their assistance if anything was ever required. Certainly the best host I've ever experienced.
If you're looking to stay in the 1st arrondissement, you'd be hard pressed to find an apartment that beats this one.