Gaspard’s apartment is a great home away from home.
The space is very clean and stylish. The decor is well-chosen and suits the apartment; the simple prints are especially nice. There is a small dining table and seating area downstairs, and a lofted bedroom with seat upstairs. The apartment has a view into a pleasant interior courtyard.
In the loft bedroom; There is an overhead skylight that is a nice amenity — it closes with the push of a button. The bed is comfortable and a television is available. The staircase is safe and easy, but would be a bit tricky for those with mobility issues.
The bath features a large tub, rainwater shower, detachable shower head, and heated drying rack. Basic, but nice quality, soaps were offered.
The kitchen has a Nespresso machine with pods for instant espresso, a small refrigerator, and an electric kettle. Basic kitchen supplies are to be had, but no food or drink staples such as tea were included.
There is no laundry in the apartment, but Gaspard and his housekeeper were kind enough to let us utilize the building units in the basement to freshen our things up.
Checkin was a breeze. Gaspard was always instantly available though the AirBnB app, and gave us clear directions. Access to the apartment involves a code on the street door, and then a mobile app to access the interior doors. He also left a mobile phone in the apartment that includes information and has a portable WiFi access point.
The neighborhood is a gentrified red-light district. It feels completely safe and hip, but there are plenty of sex shops and clubs all around. If that is not your thing, don’t go out much after dark. Instead, get up early and walk up Montmartre to the basilica on the hill. It is complete empty early in the morning, and offers a stunning view of the city.
If your interests in Paris lie outside of SoPi’s vicinity, the Pigalle metro station is minutes away. From there, one can quickly access the entire city of Paris with their sophisticated metro system.
Great job on this apartment, Gaspard. You are a good host and made our first trip to your city a rousing success.