We were at our first experience with airbnb and were a little concerned about what it could have been for us and our children. We are a family of 4 and were in Paris together for the first time.
As said to Maud, the overall experience was incredibly smooth and absolutely memorable! The Buffévant apartment was exactly as described, if not better. Very cosy, charming and in an extremely silent environment. Yes, there were 5 ramps of stairs every day, but this helped us prepare and train for the challenges offered everyday by monuments and museums around Paris...
We particularly liked the large and welcoming kitchen that made our children feel like home. After the long and tiring days of us tourists, also the possibility to sit in front of the open lovely French doors of the living room and enjoy the evening breeze was something to write home about. Thanks Maud for the suggestion!
Maud and Xavier went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and they succeeded.
The apartment is in an interesting location in an internal court were nearly only a few pedestrians walk by. The area is 4 minutes walking from the Metro station of Cadet and real 15-20 min walk from Montmartre or from the Opera. Three different grocery stores within 3 to 10 minutes walk. Lot's of places where to eat and drink. We followed Maud's suggestion of the close-by restaurant Bouillon Chartier, which we found very nice and interesting, but we unfortunately picked a very hot evening to go. The place is very "old French style", but with no A/C and no ventilation. So, pick a fresh evening to go! It worth it.