River Studio with Terrace /430 Sqft-40m²/ Ile Saint-Louis

Loved every minute

Perfect location on the Seine just minutes from Notre Dame. So easy to walk to the Marais and San Germain des Pres The studio was very comfortable. I Ioved the garden. There was a great patisserie at the corner where I could get my morning, croissants and quiche.Alexandra treated me like family.

A beautiful, well appointed apartment with a wonderful private deck facing a beautiful garden. We enjoyed looking at the view every day and had lunch there when the weather permitted. The location is ideal for exploring the left bank and then crossing Ile de St.Louis to wander in Le Marais. Alexandra is a delight. She greeted us and explained everything and was quick to respond when we called her with questions. She is so warm and helpful. We would love to stay there again. Neighborhood has bakeries, chocolate shop and several grocery stores. Of course the high point is the Seine and views from the bridge right at the building,

The maid (Eric’s language) greets guests on arrival, then ensures guests know how to use a key in a door. The address is convenient to transport & some local restaurants although be careful not to just pop in without a booking. Solo travellers/late night museum goers beware the local bistros won’t seat you after 10pm. The apartment’s entry is impressive. With fob security access making it easy to avoid being targeted at night by thieves as you quickly pop into the foyer. Appearances are clearly significant: the apartment does not fail - until you pay attention to detail. The key the maid asks you to use is somewhat annoying with its requirement to be depressed &rotated simultaneously. The wide black leather looking sofa is ever so inviting until you place yourself on it. Beware as the seemingly soft cushions will put your joints & ligaments out if you land too firmly. Firm: that’s an apt word to describe this place. The bed also looks comely. Until you turn on your side as you put your head on the solid unduly oversized cushions that are make do for a 2nd set of suitable pillows. When trying to rest, know the maid has the apartment heating so high that you will toss/turn until you are wracked with fever &flu. Not being French or having detailed apartment knowledge, it is startling to learn when so unwell that heaters can be controlled independently (various pipes in the room are not for the entire complex) & her view to “complain to her early about the heating, the bed and the sofa” as equally as “it is not possible to keep everyone happy”. When she promises she will report your concerns to Eric and revert - don’t believe it. What about the seemingly spacious bathroom? You’ll use it every day so you should understand that gap between the sink &the glass partition is no more than 20cm. Yes - that’s right - your whole adult body must squeeze through 20cm to get to the shower. The shower head switches from rainfall to hand but is unreliable. Fixed in a half on/off position, it nearly created a sprained finger to move it to one mode of operation. The lamps & streaming service are interesting. At least 1 lamp is designed for working on a car at night - with a thrown together, might spark at any time feel. Curtains are minimal, and guests blamed for defects in design/quality. BYO sugar & laundry detergent; softener is supplied. BYO facial tissues: it’s easy to use the 1 sheet in the box.