Martin's beautiful apartment – "L’Orange", as we called it, for obvious reasons – is quiet, comfortable, and has several wonderful feature walls. From its window you can see the canal, an exceptional iron bridge, and the brilliant Comptoir General bar. A chow chow dog also passes by several times a day.
We did not meet Martin as our arrival was delayed by bad weather, but his friend Yves was kindly there to let us in and show us around. For two people in particular, L'Orange is perfect. It is in the perfect neighbourhood, with all the shopping, dining and drinking you will ever need within a five-minute walk. Expand that radius to a 40-minute walk and you have many of the premium delights of central Paris open to you.
L'Orange was a homely space to return to in a foreign city. We will never forget our perfect stay.