Cocon au Coeur de Paris Tout Paris à Pied

This was my favorite rental experience of all time—not because it was the most luxurious or the most polished, but because it had an incredible charm. The apartment reminded me of when I lived in France years ago. It felt authentic…real Parisian living: simple, easy to use, and truly comfortable. It had everything I needed, functioned perfectly, and was located in a beautiful neighborhood with excellent metro access that made getting around Paris so easy.What truly made this stay unforgettable was my host, Loredana. She is one of the kindest and friendliest people I’ve ever met in France. Not only did she check in on me and share excellent recommendations for things to do and see, but she also invited me to join her at a museum during the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. Spending the morning with her, exploring Paris, and practicing my French was an unexpected gift.This wasn’t just a stay in a rental—it was the feeling of being at home and making a new friend. I can’t recommend this apartment and host highly enough, and I would absolutely return.

This is a nice little apartment, but be aware that there is no elevator and you must climb 5 flights of narrow, winding stairs to reach the apartment. So, probably not a good choice for anyone with mobility issues. In addition, the bed basically sits on the floor, so again, probably not good for older people. There is also no view, just the other walls of the building. There is no TV if that's important to you (wasn't for me). That being said, the apartment was clean, the A/C worked perfectly, nice good-sized shower, adequate closet space and kitchen area, and the host was wonderful. The neighborhood has a young vibe, so this could be perfect at this price point for younger people. Near the Les Halles area with lots of cafes and shopping. Metro close by.

Lorendena was a wonderful host. Supportive and kind, she was there whenever we needed and we really appreciated it. I even asked if she would be willing to talk with me to improve my French and this led to several evenings of pleasant discussions in local cafés that helped me improve my French considerably.The flat is located close to everything: Metro, restaurants, groceries, shopping. There is a Velib bike stall around the corner, too. One could spend weeks and not know everything about the neighbourhood. Charming 2e Arrondisment. 30 minute walk to Notre Dame, for example.There was air conditioning. Do not go to Paris in the summer without air conditioning. Realize that the flat is small. It has everything one needs for sleeping and washing and cooking. We were there with our 17 year old child. He appreciated having his own bed and "semi-privacy" but the flat is really ideal for a couple or a couple with a small child.Realize that the flat is on the fourth floor with no lift. Not recommended for those with mobility issues. As the weeks progressed we got used to the climb and it was ok but be aware.The beds were comfortable. I missed a comfortable chair for reading or drawing or using the computer. There is no TV but excellent wi-fi.In summary, Lorendena was a wonderful host and we really appreciated her kindness and welcoming spirit.

The room itself was ok but for older people, like my wife and I, it is not so comfortable. There was no indication that there were no elevators (and I understand) but the stairs were not very accesible to us (we are in our 80s) and going up and down so many times was actually painful for my wife. We actually forfited the last night due to this and got a hotel closer to the airport. Also the double bed was not confortable for us. But we did survive.