Our rental of this lovely apartment was a highlight of our trip to Paris. Located on Ile St Louis, it was only a short walk to Notre Dame, the FranPrix grocery store, the St. Paul Metro station and the #69 bus stop. From the apartment, we walked to the Pantheon, Centre Pompidou, St Chapelle and the Conciergerie. There is very good souvenir shopping in the area and numerous restaurants. The unit is on the second floor which affords incredible views of the action on the street below, yet is very quiet at night when the day trippers leave.
In the open plan living/dining/kitchen room, there are two sofas (one that makes into a comfortable double bed) a computer desk, a bookcase wall, a well equipped kitchen with a full frig, a table and chairs for fou,r and several small aplliances. The bedroom has a full bed, night tables and a large closet. The L-shaped bathroom has a modern washing machine and a long counter for folding clothes, a combo tub/shower, and a well lit vaniety/sink area. A loft bed is provided with ladder access, again very comfortable according to our grandchildren with its own fan, but very little head space for teenagers. The large windows all open, provding a breeze and certainly a view. Fans are available in addition for cooling, but weren't required for our visit. The apartment provided basic cooking amenities and coffee; washing up and laundry detergent were also available. The Wi-Fi was excellent at all times.
Philippe communicated with us on several occasions throughout the booking process and in follow up inquiries. Connie, his assistant, greeted us on arrival and provided key details concerning the apartment and the building. She is a special person who really cares that the guests have a good stay. We did book the services of Dominique to pick us up at the airport and to take us to the car rental agency at the end of our stay. The prices were cheaper than taxis for the four of us. We did book his services for an early morning lift to the Orsay Museum and to Sacre Coeur, but found these prices of respectively 20 Euros and 30 Euros very steep. However the fault is entirely our own in that we should have just used the Metro for in town transportation. Although he does not speak English, he was very professional and pointed out the key sites to us.
We have no hestitation in recommending this apartment for a stay in Paris, especially for a family, as we were, introducing our two 13 year-old grandchildren to Paris.