Douglas’ place is a well-equipped home base for seeing all of Paris. We had everything we needed and more.
The kitchen is equipped with fantastic appliances and plenty of pots, pans and gadgets to cook anything you want. The living area is comfy, and the air conditioning was welcome for the first few days of our trip. The windows are double-paned, very important in Paris for blocking city noise. There were two showers and a bathtub, so all bathing desires are covered.
Plus, the location is fantastic. Two Metro stations next door, Notre Dame just across the bridge. Great restaurants within several blocks. Two grocery stores very close by, and a street market as well. The street itself has existed at least since medieval times. Lots of character in the neighborhood, great shopping nearby and plenty to explore.
Two things to know — One, the AC is upstairs in the living areas, with the bedrooms below. We learned to open our bedroom windows in the early evenings to cool them down for comfort later, then close them and turn on fans for the night, to keep out the street noise.
Two, you’ll climb four flights to the apartment and there is a set of interior stairs to reach the living area. We were fine with it — good exercise!! — just something to consider if you have mobility challenges in your group.
Finally, Douglas was a fantastic host. Communicative, helpful. We would stay again.