I had the immense pleasure of staying in Alejandra and Joan’s for two months during a summer internship in Paris. And I would recommend their beautiful home to anyone looking for a memorable, local, authentic experience in Paris.
The location is superb; beyond the countless stores and supermarkets in its vicinity, the location also offers a fair-priced, three-times-a-week farmer’s market that extends for 5 blocks.
The apartment itself, I am at loss for words ; it is absolutely extraordinary. Clean, comfortable, and with lots of character. Living there felt like living in a museum. The art and plants truly make the space feel homey.
Lastly, Ale and Joan were an immense pleasure to get to know - they were always kind, generous, and attentive to my needs even when they out of the country on vacation. So caring were they, that I didn’t even feel like a renter of their home, but rather a close friend caring for it in their absence.
I made my own home here in Paris, thanks to them, and I recommend their apartment to anyone looking to do the same.