Tiny Paris Apartment: Pros and Cons of Living in a 9-Square-meter Chambre de Bonne

She moved into the apartment in fall 2025, planning to stay three months, but after nine months, she calls it one of her favorite homes. Pros include intentional shopping, a cozy atmosphere, and saving money on rent—550 euros (about $630) monthly with utilities—which she uses for travel, fitness classes, and dining out. Cons include a lack of separation between kitchen, bed, and workspace, difficulty cooking and exercising at home, and feeling unable to host guests. She also shares a toilet with neighbors, which she finds awkward for visitors.