Our Urban Oasis in Paris.
5 nights, family of 4 (parents with two teenage boys)
You'll find Cedric to be an attentive and thoughtful host. His English is more than adequate. He will go out of his way to make sure your "holiday" is pleasant and enjoyable.
When walking around Paris, it seemed like there is always a siren or noise, but step through the iron gates and then through the massive wooden doors into the Porte Cochere and the walled interior courtyard and you've entered your own personal sanctuary. You'll immediately feel your shoulders relax and your mind decompress.
You'll find the Loft interiors to be one of the coolest, most interesting spaces you'll have ever stayed. The re-purposing of this courtyard space, the quality of the materials and finishes - outstanding. Creative, minimalist design. Old world meets modern simplicity. Clean, new, refined and tasteful.
The neighborhood is terrific. The "9" Metro is a 3 minute walk to the end of the street. The Champs de Elysees is around the corner, about a 5 minute walk. We especially enjoyed the Italian restaurant on the corner (Il Conte) and the English Pub on the other corner (The Bowler) - both perfect for casual dining with excellent food and fair prices. (Apicius, the Michelin Star restaurant, is also located across the street - we'll dine there on our next visit!)
Our time in Paris was great, but this Loft made it even more special. We would visit again (or as my wife said, "if we lived in Paris, I'd want to live here - it's all we would ever need")
Bon Voyage!