This apartment is in an amazing location in central Paris, just a 15-minute walk from Notre Dame, the Pompidou Center, the Picasso Museum and many other cultural landmarks. It is also surrounded by restaurants, markets, boulangeries and boutiques. You could spend many days in Paris just walking around the neighborhood and have a fulfilling vacation. The St. Paul Metro station is just steps away, essentially guaranteeing access to swift transportation throughout the city, including a mere 45-minute trip to and from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The apartment itself is spacious with huge double-paned windows, which shut out virtually all traffic noise. And while it was built in the mid-19th century and retains much of its original Parisian character (particularly the ornamental fireplaces and original wide herringbone floors), it has also been thoroughly updated. It has a stylish kitchen where we easily cooked several meals, and modern plumbing, fixtures and appliances throughout the unit, including a combined washer/dryer. The apartment remained warm and cozy even though it often dropped below freezing outside during our stay. Although the apartment is warmed by radiant heat, there was no noise or any other evidence it was at work. The beds were extremely comfortable and supportive.
Bertrand was also an extraordinarily attentive host. Although he lives outside of Paris, he showed up at the doorstep at virtually the same time we did. We had just finished 13 hours of flying from L.A., and not having to wait on the street to get our keys was a godsend. Bertrand also carefully but swiftly explained every feature in the apartment. He quickly responded to an issue so minor that it is not worth mentioning here.
If you rent this apartment, it will provide a full and seamless “living in Paris” experience. You can enjoy the city and completely relax when you return at the end of the day.