We wanted to stay in a small authentic Parisian home with closeness to public transport and a possibility to reach the centers main attractions by foot. Elisabeths apartment in the 5th arrondisement of Paris was perfect!
Stayed there with my 16 year old daughter for 5 nights and we didnt want to leave. All communication with Elisabeth was carefree and quick. We could ask anything at any time.
We got good travel tips and recommendations when we asked for something (like the taxi app I downloaded for being able to order a taxi anywhere in Paris and to the airport with english speaking driver as my french leaves a lot to wish for..😉).
Elisabeths son in law greeted us at the flat on arrival and showed us everything there, answered our questions and even brought us a baguette😊
The flat is small but you really have everything you need. The kitchen is good standard too so you can cook here without a problem (you really should try that also as there are so many wonderful grocery stores around here with french delicasies and wines all around!). If you would rather go out for a meal there are various options to choose from in the close vicinity of Elisabeths flat.
The Metro quickly takes you anywhere from the nearby station and a bus that has its stop just down the street that takes you to for example Notre Dame in no time if you prefer to travel above ground level.
Theese are old historical quarters of Paris. Old beautiful houses (can be chilly in the winter so bring a sweater), so the small lift up to the 6th floor is someting you might not find in all houses. I’m really happy that we had a lift in the house after all the walking and exploring we did in the city so when getting home my feet were tired.
Bedlinen and towels were all of good quality and the flat was very clean.
Paris is a huge city so when there, you will not want to spend extra time commuting as you can spend your hours doing more fun things exploring and enjoy living in a nice and safe area close to everything but still in a calmer (non touristic) street.
The flat is less than 5 min walk from Rue Mouffetard so you can enjoy that also!
The Musee Curie is very close to the flat and so is Pantheon, the Luxembourg gardens and La Sorbonne.
We will be returning for sure, (frequently I hope) and when we do we will definately book Elisabeths flat, if it is available. The authenticity of our living quarters and her friendliness meant the world to us. We felt like we had a real home in Paris!
Thank you Elisabeth for making our stay a memory for life!