Pierre was a great host, texting and emailing me in the days leading up to our arrival. He sent a great guide to the apartment and the neighborhood. He was also very flexible, arranging to meet me earlier than planned on arrival and making it easier for us to leave earlier than planned. His English is great, and much better than my French, although he was nice enough to tolerate my messages in twisted French.

The apartment is very nice. It is spacious and well furnished. The kitchen and bath are modern and tasteful. (Although there was no coffee maker , which seems out of character for a French apartment. No problem, there is coffee right across the street.) Pierre obviously has great taste, and the living room is filled with antiques, books, paintings, etc. The building is secure and the neighbors were all friendly. One even asked if we were new neighbors!

The location is very convenient. We have visited Paris many times, but this was our first time in the 14th arrondissement. It gave us a real flavor of everyday Parisian life - stores, restaurants, schools, etc. The Metro is a 5 minute walk away. And there is a lovely park a few blocks away.

All in all, we recommend Pierre and his apartment to anyone who wants a real Parisian experince, at a great price. Merci, Pierre.