Sous le ciel de Paris … / Under the sky of Paris …!
We have been to Paris many times and in many different flats, but Cécile's flat is really something special: In a converted, but by no means constricting, attic, a big room with daylight from every side and with wonderful views over the rooftops of Paris. We were there from 26.10. to 2.11.; but we had unbelievable weather luck – Indian summer – and could even make full use of the small balcony (from the general climatic point of view, this special weather situation was problematic, but for us tourists it was very pleasant ...).
As already mentioned in other reviews, the very bright flat has a lot of personal charm – already from the room structure, but also from the many special tasteful and original furnishings.
A lower coffee table in the large room is particularly nice – but the four elephant heads, at the corners, pose a certain danger to the legs ... So, watch out when passing by, otherwise you'll hurt yourself a bit 😉.
When it’s dark outside, the large loft room incl. kitchen is very well lit, partly again with very interesting lamps – the "lamp policy" in the bedrooms and the entry room, however, is perhaps not quite so felicitous; for example, in the master bedroom only one person (and not both) has enough light to still read something in bed.
But despite these small critical remarks, we felt very, very comfortable in Cécile's flat. She is also a very friendly and accomodating host who also runs a chocolate shop not too far away and let us taste some good sweet things there ...).
One more remark about the surroundings: The flat is close to well-known nightlife areas, good restaurants, a well-known market (Marché d'Aligre) etc., but at the same time totally outside the tourist crowds! So, if you have a preference for authentic Paris, this flat is especially recommended!