Furnished studio alcove - 34m² - Canal Saint-Martin - Paris

Superbe.

One problem is that the wall hangings were minimal for heavy frames which caused one painting to fall by itself and another to be easily knocked off the wall. There were a number of "scratches and dents" on furniture, etc. The bathroom and the toilet were extremely tight (exigue) even for small and mid-sized individuals. The dishwasher was broken but operable but we were not told about the malfunctioning until we discovered it for ourselves. The TV service was erratic as the sound was not available on some channels. The owners were kind enough to not charge us for electricity in exchange for that problem with equipment. Also, there was only one old dishtowel and one used sponge which seemed problematic given that we were to occupy the apartment for 2 months and to regularly clean it. The view from the apartment was wonderful and we enjoyed the balcony, though the balcony could use some more charming decorations. I would also suggest to the owners that they provide a small desk (perhaps triangular) that could be positioned near the window by the couch so one could actually write or work while taking advantage of the view. Renting an apartment is a good way to learn a quartier by walking the area and it also saves on food expenses when you have the ability to cook and store food.