Very Parisian! I highly recommend this apartment to anybody looking to stay in Paris for a few days at an affordable price, accessible location, and with a local flavor. I will absolutely try to stay here again the next time I visit Paris. About me I'm a 31 year old female from the United States. I have lived in France and Belgium for a year each and speak some French, though this was my first trip back to Europe after about 4-5 years. I was specifically looking for a one bedroom (i.e., not a studio), a double bed (i.e., not a futon that turns into a bed), a more Parisian neighborhood that was still accessible to tourist areas and metro, and something in the ballpark of $100 per night or less. This was the first time I ever stayed in an airbnb. About the apartment The apartment is exactly as Nicolas describes and as the photos show. It's very well and thoughtfully decorated (there is not a lot of furniture but each piece is very well selected) and had everything I needed for my stay. The apartment includes tourist guides (in English and in French) and a list of recommended restaurants and bars nearby. The bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen are on the smaller size but this typical for Paris and the living room is quite large. Overall I was very impressed with the size of the apartment for the price. Everything is very well lit with natural sunlight (through the balcony and through the skylights). I thought the bed was VERY comfortable. The wifi worked perfectly and the TV had more channels than I expected. The only thing that was "missing" that i saw in some other advertisements was a washing machine, but I didn't need end up needing one and there is a self-serve laundromat within a block. And, yes, there are a lot of stairs but this is clearly advertised so I was expecting it. The stairs were worth it to me to get the view, the sunlight, and the quiet of no neighbors above me. About the neighborhood The apartment is a short walk from the metro line 12 and several buses that go downtown (e.g., directly to the Louvre or Eiffel Tower) in about 25 minutes (once you get in the bus). The neighborhood is a short walk to Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge (~15 minutes). There is a grocery store on the corner and various local businesses (cheese shop often brimming with locals queuing out the door into the street), boulangeries and pastry shops, wine stores, etc. About Nicolas Nicolas is extremely friendly, accessible, and speaks good English. He responded promptly to all my emails and was punctual when I arrived to and left from the apartment. He carried my (not so light) suitcase both up and down the stairs, which was no small feat. I imagine Nicolas would also be available to answer questions during the stay and/or to stop by if the apartment...