The location, in the Marais, is perfect--within easy walking distance of many fine restaurants, shops, and museums, including the Pompidou Center, the Musee des Arts et Metiers, and the Picasso Museum. For longer excursions, the Place de la Republique metro stop is several blocks away. The immediate neighborhood is characterized by small shops selling jewelry and watches, a fine bakery next door, a bistro across the street, and a number of Asian restaurants just to the west. The apartment, on the third floor overlooking a courtyard, was quiet, warm, and equipped with the necessary kitchen and laundry fixtures. Furniture was austere but adequate, and with three bedrooms plus a couple of sofa beds the place was able to accommodate my family of five. Louise was a gracious host, providing beforehand all the information necessary for our stay, and arranging for taxi transportation to and from the airport.