I really liked Julie’s apartment, It is a good size for Paris and the balcony is amazing, a huge bonus.
The apartment is comfortable and quiet as it looks onto gardens and is well equipped with everything you need for a nice stay. The decor is very french which I loved. I had a lovely welcome and Julie is a great host.
About 5-10 minutes walk away on Rue de Charonne you’ll find lots of lovely restaurants, cafes and boutique shops and the apartment is near a great bi-weekly market and a shortish walk/cycle ride to Bastille, Le Marais and La Seine.
Velib bikes are available right outside the building. The only negative for me was that it is a smoking apartment.