We were so fortunate to find a flat that could accommodate two couples and a family of five in central Paris! The location is superlative, just around the corner from Boulevard Poissonniere (which becomes Boulevard Haussmann) and the Bonne Nouvelle Metro station. It’s a very easy walk to Galeries Lafayette and the Opera area, and only a couple of blocks from Hard Rock Paris, which pleased our teenagers. All my concerns about dining and meal prep were unfounded; there are numerous restaurants and food shops all around giving the option of dining out, or bringing the fixings back to prepare meals at the flat. Its location is down an alley with a gate at the sidewalk that is locked all weekend, and about 8 a.m. till morning daily that requires a code to open, providing security that we very much appreciated.
The flat has five bedrooms and three baths, with each bath having a shower and the largest equipped with a tub. Kitchen is small by American standards but very workable; we were able to prepare Easter dinner easily, and the table accommodated all nine of us. The living area is large and open. Two bedrooms and one bath are upstairs; those bedrooms have doors that close, but there is a step up to each right at the door to be mindful of. The staircase to the second floor is steep and steps are narrow (I believe Clara, our hostess, said they’re 17th century), so access to that floor could be a problem for those with mobility issues. Downstairs are three sleeping areas, each with a curtain in front rather than a door. One has a wall dividing it from the other two; those two have a curtain between them. One bath with a simple shower is located off the entry area, the other, the one with the tub, is in the back with the laundry room containing the washer attached.
Clara greeted us as we rolled our suitcases down the lane/alley; she had set up the apartment with a bottle of wine and glasses in the living area, and the dining table arranged with nine chairs, nine plates, cups, etc. She was also thoughtful enough to have provided nine croissants, plus milk and juice in the fridge, and tea and coffee, so that we could collapse after an exhausting overnight flight and not have to go out to buy these items!
Some small stuff: the flat is equipped with one hair dryer. There is no clothes dryer, but there is a large drying rack. There is some noise from the Metro line but not enough to be a bother.
In summary, I cannot say enough about how beautifully this apartment filled our needs! It was so spacious that we never felt cramped or confined, even when all nine of us were together. There was even enough room to easily conduct the annual family Easter Egg hunt! If you are able to book a stay here, you will be pleased indeed.
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