This duplex penthouse is truly stunning. You can’t find a more perfect location. A safe neighborhood just a stone’s throw from the river Seine, with a gorgeous view of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame. I couldn’t recommend it more highly. The entrance is on a narrow cobble stone road but your taxi can still easily drop you off and pick you up right at your door. One of the stand-out features of this apartment is AIR CONDITIONING. It appears a lot places in Paris do not have AC, but this apartment does and it was glorious on those humid days when temps were flirting with 90°F. This apartment is really special in the way it was designed. Faux wall coverings, wrought iron gates and finishes, back-lit stained glass, oversized drapes, and cool touches throughout gave the space a chic, cathedral-esque feel in keeping with the balcony view of the cathedral across the river. It really was a pleasure coming home to this duplex every night. You’ll especially appreciate the modern appliances in the fully-stocked kitchen and the 1-1/2 baths – and even a compact washer/dryer in the upstairs bath (however, be warned it takes 4+ hours to wash and dry a small load). I thouroughly enjoyed my stay here and miss watching the sunrise over the cathedral from my private balcony. I will definitely be coming back soon! C'était magnifique! One thing I would be remiss not to mention is that you will need to climb four flights of a fairly narrow staircase to get to the duplex, then an additional spiral staircase flight to get to the bedroom, so please keep that in mind. I’m not in the best of shape and found myself winded on the way up – but it was well worth it. Then again, Paris is best experienced when walking – so there is more motivation to get in shape if you aren’t already. Lastly, try to book some of the other Airbnb “Experiences” early on like, “Paris’ Best Flavors,” “Wine Tasing with Certified Sommelier Theirry,” and “Bike Paris End to End.” These experiences were great and will help orient you to the area, the culture, and the tastes so you can experience all Paris has to offer à la parisienne! Merci, Michel!