We absolutely loved the apartment and felt very lucky to have stayed there in our first visit to Paris. The apartment was very clean and orderly, with all the amenities, like washer, oven/microwave, which we didn’t use but happy to know if we needed to they were available. The space was well laid out with excellent natural light. There are black out shades for catching that extra hour of sleep to help with the jet lag. The apartment faces an interior garden so there’s no street noise. We were able to sleep soundly after spending all day exploring the city. Karin was an excellent host who was friendly, provided a number of suggestions and insights to her neighborhood. Communication was a breeze and we always felt like she was available if we needed anything.
The apartment is close to a number of boulangeries, cafes, outdoor markets, grocery stores and pharmacies. It’s a five minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees, which is where you’ll find the Charles de Gaulle / Etoile train station. This is one of the train hubs of the city where multiple train lines can be found to get you around the city. Coming from NYC, we were both surprised by how fast and efficient the Paris trains were, even during the train strikes! If our subways worked even half this good... We highly recommend staying at Karin’s place and plan to stay there again when we can visit Paris in the future.