We had a fabulous time staying in Ivan's apartment. First, the location is excellent for walking to everything in Paris Central; from the Louvre, to the d'Orsay, the Tuileries, l'Orangerie, Pont Nuef, the Latin Quarter, and so much more. The apartment is also conveniently near a Metro hub so taking transit out into the outer districts was effortless.
As you can see from Ivan's photos, the apartment itself is well-appointed and everything was exactly as advertised. It's a large space which accommodates a couple nicely, with room to spare, and all the amenities included were great. The natural light in the apartment added much to our time there and the view down on the street below was always fun.
The neighborhood itself is interesting to walk around in at all hours of the day. Apparently, at one time the area was a red light district and there are still a few reminders of that history in a couple of shops, but at no point is any of that history a concern. The street below was filled with of a vibrant mix of Parisians and immigrants, young and old, and was quite lively in that respect. There was great people-watching from every corner cafe. (I got to know a couple of the local waiters who'd save a table for me at night.)
When I booked Ivan's listing I was concerned about the potential of street noise at night, but just as others have commented – there may be a lot going on during the day, but the entire neighborhood becomes quiet by 11 pm. We loved that. It meant there was a lot to do in the day, and then poof! – time for bed and a good night's sleep.
I've used AirBnBs all over the world, most recently ranging from Dublin, Madrid, Mexico City, to a tiny village in Morocco, and I think Ivan's apartment has now become my favorite of all – for its all amenities, the location, and his immediate response to any question I had. (Thanks for the anniversary restaurants recs, Ivan. La Fumoir was perfect. With your help, we managed to avoid a lot of well, touristy meals...)
So thanks again, Ivan, for our time in your home...