Wow! Where do I begin? I was initially nervous about arriving in Paris for the first time by myself and exploring the city without a strong French language background. I must say that my fear was immediately replaced with excitement upon arriving at the apartment. Pol stayed in touch with me the entire time and walked me through my arrival easily. The apartment could not be in a better part of the city...seriously! The canal is literally steps away and its breathtaking...one of the best boulangerie's is basically across the street and amazing restaurants are everywhere. The metro is steps away as well which makes for easy exploration.
The apartment is such a wonderful space...everything you could want or need. From the good sized kitchen with all that you could need to cook your meals, have coffee in the morning or store that cheese and meat from the downstairs markets. The shower is hot and strong and the washer/dryer come in handy. However, it's the bed...oh my, the bed that steals the show - hands down the absolute best bed, pillow and sleep I've had in years...the only downfall is that you won't want to get out of it in the morning.
The neighborhood is welcoming, safe and friendly all the time...
But the best part of the apartment are the owners...take some time to talk with them and ask their advice...so giving of their time and absolutely FULL of information, places to see and things to do that you won't find anywhere else. Simply put...Pol is amazing and his group of neighborhood friends surprised me by allowing me to join their circle...if only for a short time. One thing is for sure...I will be back...repeatedly...for the rest of my life! Superb...Merci Pol!!
Todd