I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Afaf’s apartment in the center of Pigalle. If was my first time I stayed in the Pigalle neighborhood and it was a wonderful experience. There are so many restaurants within a few blocks with lots of ethnic choices. The supermarket is only a short walk away as are patisseries, souvenir shops, a boucherie, and other specialty shops. The Metro is only about a 5 minute walk.
In regards to the apartment it had everything necessary for my short stay. At first I was surprised that there was no TV (yikes) but soon remembered it was one of the reasons I chose it. Less time watching TV meant more time enjoying Paris and I never missed it. The bed was super comfortable and the utilities all worked fine. The Wi-Fi was strong and served my purpose well for planning my days.
One thing I was amazed at was how quiet the apartment was at night. It’s on the first floor (premier étage) and right next to a restaurant but I never heard a sound at night. In comparison when I returned home I spent one night on the 10th floor of the JFK Radisson and easily heard street traffic with the windows closed. Should I ever decide to stay in Pigalle again I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at chez Afaf (Afaf’s place).