My family of 6 spent a month at Blandine's apartment and really enjoyed the experience. The apartment is spacious and flooded with light from two sides. The wifi is fast, beds are comfortable, kitchen is functional including a dishwasher, and the washer/dryer is very helpful for longer stays.

Blandine was out of town, but her husband showed up to help us load our luggage (not a small task as we had lots of it) and get acclimated to the apartment. He helpfully purchased a lock for our stroller so we could keep it near the building entry foyer and avoid carrying it up to the third floor.

As mentioned in previous reviews, the location is excellent. Steps away from a Metro stop, the immediate neighborhood provides all sorts of amenities from an excellent boulangerie and fromagerie across the street, an Italian Deli immediately adjacent to the entrance, and another Epicerie 'O' Divin' just a block or two away. The neighborhood also has several small boutique stores for shopping, and is within easy walking distance to a couple of remarkable parks; Parc de Butte Chaumont, and Parc de Belleville. We also frequented a nearby playground and bustling market at the Place de Fetes.

The apartment fronts a bustling street, but because the building is set back from the street, the place always felt quiet and private.

I highly recommend Blandine's apartment for its character, spaciousness, neighborhood, and value.