As the photos suggest, entering this apartment--more a townhouse--will have you happily gasping at its architectural perfection (the host is an architect, among other pursuits), preserved antiquity, and modern comforts. You'll wish you could host dinners at the big wooden dining room table or put up friends in the extra beds in addition to your generous upstairs master bed. Meals you prepare on the kitchen's beautiful stone counters can also be eaten at a matching table, as you enjoy the light from three huge double windows looking out on 17th-century buildings along this notable street. The bath is brightened by a skylight, which brings out the texture of the lovely tile walls. Downstairs, there's an extra room with a desk and convertible couch. Lovely views out the back windows.
The great squares begin a block away; grocery shopping at a Carrefour is about three blocks distance.
Perhaps best of all is the grace and geniality of the host (and his wife), a soft-spoken man of culture and passion for his city and country. Living next door, he appears in minutes when you need him, and seems always willing to offer tips and opinions on local offerings when asked.