What a wonderful find. We have rented several apartments in Paris and elsewhere in France, and I was surprised by how spacious the flat was and how thoughtfully renovated and decorated it was. It really feels like someone’s loved home that you’ve been lucky enough to be invited to visit. It was extremely clean too! I had forgotten that the Eiffel Tower would be visible from the flat. It’s a beautiful view.
Antoine is a kind and gracious host, very communicative and flexible. It’s very clear that he cares about his home and the visitors who get to enjoy it.
As the listing notes, the flat is in a 400-year old building, and there are a lot of stairs. It’s also in a lively area, with people gathering on the banks of the Seine. If you want to enjoy the breeze at night, bring earplugs. (We forgot ours and should have known better, as we’ve stayed on the Seine before.) This has been true of all the apartments we’ve stayed at in this area, but it’s worth mentioning for newcomers. With the windows closed, the apartment is quiet.
All in all, a great apartment and host, and a listing I’d recommend to my own friends.