Location Location Location!
We had an amazing time at this flat and a delightful trip in Paris. We stayed here 9 nights for a special family celebration. This flat is ideally located close to major sites, wonderful restaurants, metro stops, supermarkets, patisseries and boutiques. We could have eaten every night within steps of the flat entrance.
There was room for everyone. My 14-year-old daughter slept up in the loft. My 25-year-old daughter slept on the pull-out couch. They both said they were comfortable.
The security of the flat is worth noting. As a single mom of two girls, I am always wary of what the situation will be to feel safe at night getting to the apartment and once inside. With this flat, no worries. We saw no reasons for concern of questionable people on the street around the apartment late night, early morning, or any time of day. To get into the flat, there is lock required for entry hallway. Another lock required for the entrance into the building and yet another to the flat. There is one flight of stairs to get to the door. You are SAFE here!
Style
We felt right at home. It is elegantly decorated – the hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and massive floor to chilling windows that easily open to darling window boxes really set the stage. Little touches made a difference, like enjoyable books, artwork, and oriental rugs. There are lots of places to sit and read or relax in style. The bedroom was nice and bed comfortable. There is no “view” out of the bedroom – windows open to an open empty space between buildings. That did not bother me in the least (as there was nobody looking in!). The view from the Livingroom was not anything spectacular, but the sound of schoolchildren on a typical narrow Paris street in the morning was delightful. There is very little if any street noise at night. This comes in handy after long wonderful days of sightseeing in Paris!
Amenities
Kitchen – everything you need including Nespresso machine, every imaginable cooking gadget, even two portable champagne flutes! Clothes washer/dryer and dishwasher really came in handy. Cable TV and WIFI that worked!
Bathroom has separate toilet and shower rooms. We had to plan our showers, as not to use up all the hot water. To some, this might be an issue, but we worked it out easily. When you need hot water, it is nice and hot! Great heating system – where you want it warmer in the apartment, warms right up.
Support from Patricia, our onsite host, was wonderful. She met us upon our arrival, went through the apartment logistics, and made us feel welcome. She was available if we needed support during the week (we did not need to contact her, thankfully).
I highly recommend this flat, as you can probably tell. We were all very sad to leave! Thank you!