I stayed for a week in this apartment and it was great. The apartment is newly remodelled, nicely decorated, and has everything you need appliance-wise. Refurbished, yet with the simple elegance of classic European molding on the ceilings and walls. Wooden windows, hard wood floors... A nice combination for those of us who prefer the not to be in a new industrial scene. It was also very clean, cozy, and it quickly felt like home.
The neighbourhood was a grand discovery for me, very ethnically diverse with lots of shops selling goods and food from around the world. I liked coming home to this neighbourhood after a day of meetings and running from one place to another. Great supermarket nearby. And a key metro line is just few minutes walk, it takes you to the center of Paris quickly and easily. In 15 minutes walking you are in Monmartre. Also bus lines nearby for going all around. And a lovely small restaurant next door that serves delicious couscous with jazz in the background.
Karl is responsive to help solve any need that pops up. Don't hesitate to ask him for help of advice. (I discovered "city mapper" app while there. It is the best app I have ever seen for getting around a city. So useful and well designed...It is a must!)
I'll be back. It feels like I have a little "home away from home" in Paris now.
Voilà!