This is a small but comfortable flat in a gorgeous old building. It’s up a few flights of a lovely steep spiral staircase. (A couple of lights were out in the stairwell, so we used our phones to light the way.) We had a lot of large luggage but the stairs were still quite doable.
The pictures of the apartment are accurate. It has the best mattress (firm but not too firm and still plush) we slept on during our six-month trip. Huge bathtub with plenty of hot water. Good combination washer/dryer machine. Comfortable couch for relaxing and watching TV. The kitchen was well-stocked with crockery.
The hosts let us check in early, which we appreciated. They also provide two sets of keys, which allowed us to explore the city independently at times.
The hosts were very communicative and friendly, and apologetic about any possible inconvenience from temporary construction noise within the building. But other than that, this place is very quiet. It faces a pretty courtyard and feels private. It has a beautiful view of rooftops out the bedroom window.
Quick walk to a couple of different subway stops. Many boulangeries nearby. If you want to be near République Square and the Canal, this is a great choice.