We had the best stay at Julien's. We were there for 5 nights over a holiday weekend and I'm so happy we were. Here are some highlights:
- His place is very spacious for a classic Parisian apartment. Small kitchen, but big living and sleeping areas. We really enjoyed being able to chill out and rest our legs in between adventures. His bed is super comfortable, too. The kitchen is well-equipped for making breakfast/coffee/simple meals. And best of all: a full length balcony with a gorgeous street view!
- Unusually, his building has an elevator. It's tiny, but it's modern and fast! The security of the building feels very safe, and the neighborhood itself felt safe and quiet as well. We actually slept late most days because it's was so still! You get a little chatter bleeding in from the neighbors, but it was occasional and not very loud. Did not bother us.
- The neighborhood is very cool (be sure to get Julien's recommendations). Sacré-Coeur is a 10 minute walk away, but there is so much more to see here. Lovely to stroll around and explore. He is also just a few steps away from an accessible métro stop on line 12, which can take you to the main sights of Paris.
Julien was a kind and gracious host, obviously thoughtful about prepping his space for guests. All in all, it was a perfect stay and we can't wait to go back!