The communication prior to our stay was wonderful and Victoria, the greeter who met us was so helpful in explaining all of the details of this unique space. Be sure you are aware that it is located on the second floor up an old, winding and crooked staircase (this is detailed in the listing and we were prepared for this). Be sure you pack accordingly because large suitcases are a challenge to get up and down the stairs.My daughters loved having their own space on the second floor (& so did we). The 2nd floor is challenging to access with the spiral staircase and the rooms are very small (this is as described in the listing so we were aware of this prior to booking and were not surprised). The “attic” bedroom is accessed by a ladder in one of the bedrooms & is not easy to access, but an older child would probably love it (we didn’t use it during our stay). The large original beams, high ceilings and large windows made the space bright and open and authentic.The area is full of shops and restaurants, & does not have many tourists staying in it, so you get an authentic Parisian experience (although it can be a little challenging if you don’t speak French, but we made it by). It’s also located within walking distance of several Metro stations and also the Sienne & even Notre Dame.This was our first stay in Paris and while we were away from many of the “tourist” areas, we loved being able to have a complete Parisian experience in this gorgeous apartment.
