WOW is just about all there is to be said about this wonderful duplex - a fantastic place for our vacation to Paris!
We weren't sure what to expect when we came to the simple green door facing the street. Little did we know that it opened to a beautiful and quiet courtyard around which the units were arranged. We could hardly believe we were in the middle of Paris, and the sounds of the city vanished.
Laurence's duplex was wonderfully classic and eclectically decorated, giving it a cozy and slightly Bohemian feel - perfect for the French Quarter. The multi-level unit is spacious and comfortable, and exactly as portrayed in the photos. It is well appointed with plenty of kitchen ware, linens, and all the comforts of home. The dishwasher and cloths washer were nice bonuses. It was more than adequate for our family of four for more than a week.
The location is perfect - right in the heart of the Latin Quarter, just a short walk from the Seine and the Île de la Cité & Île Saint Louis (Notre Dame, Saint Chappel, and other central Paris attractions), the Jardin des Plantes, and the Jussieu Metro stop. It was a perfect home base for easy day trips to just about every area of Paris. If you are walkers (as we are), it's within a 15-20 minute walk of the Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Musee d'Orsay, the Louvre, and much more. There are two grocery stores within steps of the duplex, and plenty of dining and other amenities nearby, and Laurence has provided many recommendations in both French and English in a handy instruction booklet.
The unit does have a portable air conditioner in the second level, but we did not need to use it. We simply closed the windows in the morning, and the unit was cool when we returned. On evenings after even on the hottest days, we swung open the three large windows and opened the upstairs skylights, and the whole duplex instantly cooled to a comfortable temperature without having to use the air conditioner.
Laurence was a wonderful host and a pleasure to communicate with. We highly recommend her duplex for your stay in Paris.