Paris, Bastille/Aligre - Charming, modern 2 bedroom in quiet neighborhood

The apartement is wide, well located in the Bastille area, close to subway stations, good services and commerce. The communication with the owner's local assistant was very good. However, it is an old apartment with many maintenance issues. The wifi service worked for computers but cellphomes connected randomly, there was no tv signal. I didn´t receive any compensation for this problem although these services were included in the contract and the owner was awared. The coach was old, there were two semibroken chairs and no heating in the dinning room, kitchen tools were worn, the electrical installation seems to have problems, I paid a huge bill for a winter month, at least 3 times what expected. Recommended out of winter season.

This apartment is wonderful in so many ways. I was greeted upon my arrival; it was exceptionally clean and ready. The proprietor and her manager seem to respond instantly. The apartment is huge, especially by Paris standards, with two full-sized bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped. The living room is on the street so you can hear the sounds of Paris, but the bedrooms are in the back and are totally quiet. The location is outstanding. The street offers so many food/shopping/take out options and within blocks in eitther direction are more bakeries, bars, restaurants, grocery stores, outdoor markets. I have been able to walk to most places but when public transportation is required there are at least 4 metro lines and many buses steps away.