We had a brilliant 4 night stay at Christophe's apartment. Even though our flight was delayed he waited to welcome us and gave a quick but enthusiastic guide to local amenities & attractions.

The apartment has tasteful and comfortable furniture (especially the bed) and holds a fascinating and cultured collection of books and DVDs. There's a lot of interesting art everywhere as well. William Morris' adage "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful" holds true here. Sunshine suffuses the bedroom first thing in the morning and lights up the living room at the end of the day. Even the access to the apartment is beautiful – an ordinary looking door on the street leads to hidden gardens where you follow a path to your apartment's entrance.

Although we've visited Paris several times, this was our first stay in the Montmartre area and what a delight. A great place to walk and explore and, as a photographer, a visual gem awaits around every corner. Yet, being a 10-15 minute walk from the Butt / Sacre Coeur, the immediate area has a distinctly 'local' feel, with few tourists around. There are plenty of little shops around selling everyday essentials and a few mini supermarkets as well as a great choice of bars and restaurants, all reasonably priced, practically on your doorstep.

One word of advice, do not use the nearest metro on the map, Chateau Rouge, as it is closed for renovation until August 2017; go one stop further to Marcadet Poisonniers. No big deal, only a 5 minute walk, 2 streets away.

I heartily recommend this place, it is charming.