Francine was the perfect host and made me feel very welcome - she met me at the flat when I arrived, and told me about transport in the local area and the market nearby. She always responded quickly to my emails to make arrangements for arriving and departure and was very helpful. Francine even went out of her way to make sure there was an ice cube tray for the freezer.

The flat is beautiful and recently refurbished - it is light and has high ceilings, and faces a courtyard so there is no noise from outside. It is spacious and very well equipped with everything you need for your stay - even the little things like an umbrella and shopping bags. There was nothing that I needed that wasn't there to use, and I was there for five weeks in total.

The flat is close (less than 5 mins) to public transport, both metros and buses, which will take you quickly to the centre for all the attractions. It's a short walk to Montparnasse too. This was perfect for me, working in the 16th during the day and then exploring the rest of Paris at the weekends.