Where to start!! Manuel's home was even more beautiful than pictures can show, and every detail was so thoughtful. His home was spacious and had every amenity you could need and more... so much better than a hotel! You won't believe how you can be in such a fun and lively neighborhood, and then behind the gates of the building it was so peaceful and serene. The patio is in an atrium space in the center of the building so it was completely private... we loved having the windows open every morning just listening to the birds.
Manuel's communication was always so quick and more than helpful. He personally met us to check-in and show us all the bells & whistles of the apartment. He also helped make some arrangements like car service from the airport, and hard to obtain restaurant reservations! We stayed for 9 nights, and would have stayed another 9 if we could.
Manuel's list of local cafes & restaurants (most within 5 minutes walk) was so spot-on that we probably ended up at one of them each day for coffee, a midday drink (we loved Barawine for wine & charcuterie plates) or dinner (for dinner, Virtus is a must!). Bastille is a very fun & trendy neighborhood and didn't feel touristy at all... most days that we weren't heading to a famous site, we hung out in Bastille & Le Marais (arrondissement next door). Notre Dame (go early and grab a ticket on the side of the cathedral to "skip-the-line" later in the day) & Sainte-Chapelle (do NOT miss this) were very close, and a perfect morning walk from the apartment.
I could go on all day about our amazing trip... but all in all, you must stay here :)