Mika’s flat is lovely and in a perfect location. On the ground floor, but in a quiet street and the bedroom is at the back so there is no noise.
It is very small - a little smaller than I expected - but clean and cosy and comfortable and very stylishly done.
Two things to be aware of: the bed is a fold down bed and you have to take a little care putting it up and down. But once I got used to it, it was easy. And the kitchen is very small (really a corner of the sitting room) with two cooking rings and a microwave so you would not want to do much cooking.
But there are so many groovy restaurants you wouldn’t want to eat in much anyway. I got croissants from one of the many bakeries around the flat and brought back some wine and cheese for snacking. But otherwise I ate out.
It’s in a very cool neighbourhood - Pigalle is just up the street and Rue des Martyres (very hip) is nearby. To get in and out of town I used Saint Georges Métro mostly - 2’ away! - but there are lots of stations within easy walking distance. It actually only takes half-an-hour and you’re in the heart of Paris.
Mike (and his sister Valerie and his wife Audrey) were very helpful. Especially when I managed to lock myself OUT and my suitcase IN the flat! Thanks to them for saving my life.
Small but perfectly formed. A lovely place to stay.
Alex