Social Sneaker
A wonderful concept. Paris can be especially hard for expats and people who are not native French speakers, but COCO has made my short-term-turned-long-stay exceptional. The verification applicants go through ensures residents or ‘colivers’ as they call them, are properly vetted. The events and social events they hosted meant I was able to build friendships easily, as opposed to having to hang around coffee shops and bars all day hoping someone would strike up a conversation! Fred and Albert and their extending team were quick to handle any questions I had, or needs for the apartment. My apartment was located in Le Marais, just a few minutes walk to the Seine and my favourite spot, Place des Vosges. I could not have chosen a better arrondissement (neighbourhood) for my stay! Another highlight is the homes are furnished to feel homely and not like a hotel. Each one is different (evident when I visited the other colivers’ homes) and unique to the spaces they have – I really felt like my apartment was true of a Parisians. The membership also includes access to the coworking space, which includes all the essential amenities (I wanted to take their coffee machine with me… but I didn’t!) such as quality coffee and tea and a nice clean space to heat up food. Otherwise, the street is surrounded by plenty of options, such as Japanese next door, local brasseries, boulangeries and the supermarket which is all just a couple minutes walk. I have recommended COCO to all my friends who are looking to relocate to Paris – no doubt will they also enjoy their time!