Valerie is absolutely lovely and a very welcoming host. As others have mentioned, she had a little welcome pack prepared for us with juice, water, tea and biscuits - a fabulous way to start the stay.
The loft looks as pictured - it's funky, rustic and looks gorgeous when lit with candles. The space is very big for paris and it is equiped with everything you would need for your stay. Brilliant wifi, even a desk.The loft is very close to the metro and velib so has great transport options.

A couple of things to note - the curtains do not block out the light so bring an eye mask. There were children running around on the floor above and playing/screaming quite a bit outside as I think there is a school or a daycare on week days, so bring ear plugs too if you like to sleep in.

The area directly around the loft is not the iconic paris of cafes and grand boulevards etc. This is a more urban Paris, grittier, cool and up and coming. However, just a very short walk is the beautiful canal saint martin. and then you are in iconic Paris again. We would come back to enjoy valeries lovely hospitality and her romantic and unique loft again.

Thank you Valerie!