Quartier de la Folie-Méricourt holiday rentals

This apartment is in a fabulous location close to the Pompidou Centre and in The Marais/Beaubourg district of Paris about a 10 minute stroll to the Paris Hotel de Ville. There is a Metro station (Rambuteau) very close, as well as a food store with all the provisions you could want, a pharmacy and lots of specialty shops for bread, wine, cheeses, patisserie, charcuterie, and lots of restaurants and eateries. This is an exciting and lively part of Paris. The apartment is clean, has all the conveniences you need and is ideal for a couple. It is quite small and compact, but comfortable and the two large opening windows overlooking the street let in lots of natural light and air. It is romantic in a snug, bohemian sort of way. We are a couple in our early 70’s but active and we found this very much to our liking for nine nights. However the apartment is on the fourth floor, which people with mobility issues could find challenging, although there is an elevator once you get yourself and your bags to the first floor (a tiny elevator for 2 people or one person with luggage). One of the best things about this apartment is the owner, Louis, who is extremely helpful. He met us there and showed us how everything worked, then walked us around the local streets showing us where things were and made excellent recommendations for where to buy food, restaurants, where the taxi rank was, etc. - worth the fee he asks for meeting you and showing you around. Merci Louis!

Marie, our host, met us on arrival, and was very helpful with everything. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable , especially the kitchen which was fully equipped, unlike a lot of French kitchens. Opposite the canal, it is a lively neighbourhood, with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. We really enjoyed the enclosed beautiful garden just outside of our bedroom- a very tranquil spot to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Marie texted us several times to see how we were doing,which was very sweet of her. It is only a five minute walk to Gard de L’Est, to catch the Metro, train or bus. Would highly recommend.