(Paris, France). I absolutely adored the small studio apartment we rented while in the Montmartre area of Paris. The location could not be beat!
- It was located on a charming little alleyway literally a few steps from the Abbesses metro stop and from the main shopping area in Montmartre.
- There are tons of great bars and restaurants nearby (our favorites were the lovely bistro La Cave Gourmand, about 30 steps away, and the high-end chicken restaurant Le Coq Rico which was about a 7 minute walk away towards the Sacre Couer).
While small, the studio was well-designed and we didn't feel cramped at all. The room was cheery, bright and clean and the pull-out sofa bed was surprisingly comfortable, but a bit squeaky. The kitchen/dining area was small but very user-friendly. The kitchen had olive oil, coffee, tea, sugar, seasonings and cooking utensils, so we were able to cook a bit. The bathroom was modern and recently renovated and the shower had very good water pressure.
While we found it charming to be in an old building with tiny courtyards and narrow staircases, I should note that there is no elevator and no air conditioning. We had to carry our luggage up a narrow flight of stairs. But the heat wasn't really a problem even though it was in the 80's - we opened the window to let the breeze in and there was a super strong fan that aired out the entire space.
The coordinator - Sabe - was very pleasant and responsive. Her English was excellent and she met us when we arrived to show us around. The outer door and the courtyard door had keypads so you can get in with the passcodes. However, the apartment itself still has an old-fashioned key so it is still necessary to pick up the key from Sabe.
Overall we really enjoyed the Montmartre area and were glad we stayed in a local apartment instead of a hotel. We were able to pick up croissants and fruit and other snacks nearby.
I would definitely stay here again!
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