This was my first time in Paris and I stayed for 7 nights and 8 days. I just needed a peaceful and safe place to stay during the evenings in a great location and Madame's Hélène flat was perfect for this! Everything is as advertised - it's a small space for those who don't need a lot of room and the back stairs are a hike but doable. The location was perfect - less than 2 blocks from the Ecole Militaire metro and down the street from major bus stops. It was also a skip away from the Rue Cler street markets.

Before my trip, Madame Hélène e-mailed me clear bus directions with a map from the airport to the apartment along with walking tour maps of the city. She provided me with fresh towels and whenever I wanted to take her up on it, she had coffee and some bread and jam/honey for breakfast. She provided me with the code to the WiFi (which worked best in the main 3rd floor apartment.) I had some trouble working the locks on my door and the main apartment but this was probably my fault - Madame Hélène showed me how to work the locks and made sure I was able to work them before we parted ways upon meeting but somehow I was still having issues (I eventually would be able to get into my room, it just took me longer than I'm sure it would others.)

The room and accommodation was clean and comfortable and the hosts kind and hospitable. I would definitely stay here again!