Michel’s apartment was perfect for our week-long stay in Paris. He was waiting for us outside the front door when we arrived, having tracked our flight. This is a great convenience, since you often have to wait til afternoon for check-in after an early morning arrival. He greeted us like old friends, which we almost were, after several Whatsapp conversations 😊.
The apartment’s location on the right bank is convenient to many attractions—by walking, metro, bus or taxi. There is a bus stop directly in front of the door and a metro stop at end of the block. A small grocery store next door is handy for baguettes, wine, cheese and other necessities.
The living room and bedroom are stylishly decorated. The bed is excellent and bedroom is spacious—unlike many city apartments. Quiet at night, as the apartment faces away from the busy street and into a pedestrian area. Shower is very good (but could use a new handle/control mechanism). Toilet is in a separate room off kitchen and is the definition of a true “water closet” 😊 but not a problem. Plenty of water pressure in bath and kitchen, with good hot and cold temps.
Kitchen is very compact, but sufficient for simple meals, with stovetop, fridge and microwave.
Building is very secure and we felt perfectly safe. Apartment is on 2nd floor (3rd to us) but there is a roomy lift, compared to others I’ve seen in Europe. We enjoyed watching les enfants being delivered to the daycare below and retrieved in the evening. Staying in Michel’s apartment gives you a taste of living as a true Parisian!