We enjoyed our stay in Pierre-Yves’ apartment very much. It is located within a beautiful older building and features many historical architectural details inside and out. Although we took the stairs most of the time, the elevator worked well when we really needed it (hauling our luggage up and down) The rooms are furnished with an eclectic mix of antiques, art and interesting books, giving the feel of a real home. The beds were modern and comfortable. Per Pierre’s suggestion, we elected to walk around the apartment in socks or slippers in deference to the neighbors in the lower level, as the wood floors are old and sometimes prone to creak. Some recent updates include insulated windows, kitchen appliances, light fixtures and a comfortable shower in the back bathroom. We appreciated how convenient the apartment location was to the Metro and many local shops and excellent restaurants. Perhaps our most favorite thing to do in the neighborhood was to walk over to the nearby rue Moffetard which featured many various and reasonably priced street vendors, delicious restaurants and interesting shops. We found the local French community in this area to be kind, friendly and helpful. Pierre-Yves was a reponsive host, easy to communicate with, and when the WiFi modem stopped working a couple of days after we arrived, he made certain it was replaced ASAP. We will definitely consider renting this particular apartment again upon our return to Paris in the future.