Large family apartment in safe and pleasant neighbourhood of Paris. Easy walking distance to many attractions and great selection of specialty food shops in close proximity. Excellent kitchen facilities - important for us as we love nothing more than experimenting with local ingredients. Good selection of pans, crockery and serving dishes, great oven and induction hob but we brought your own knives.
Apartment was very clean and François and his family had tidied away their personal items so it was easy to move in. They had a Christmas tree set up for us which was a lovely touch and François left Champagne in the fridge along with some simple necessities such as milk, cookies, tea and coffee which was appreciated. Beds are very comfortable but could be considered firm and heating is very efficient! Furnished simply but might appear a little spartan if you are looking for Parisian frills and flourishes. We are not fans of clutter so it suited us. There are interesting books, a piano and good sound system to pass evenings. There’s a lift, rubbish and recycling in the building and easy system with entry and access.
There are a number of rules around noise after 10pm - no showering (in one of the two bathrooms), use of washer/dryer which some could find restrictive/annoying but did not adversely affect our stay. One shower can be slow to drain and there is a risk of overflow so needs watching. Just the quirks of older plumbing. Overall a good option for families travelling with older children who like some space to spread.