James was very communicative and left a list of sights and restaurants at the apartment and gave us tips on Uber and van travel to and from the airport which were very useful. Unfortunately, many of the restaurants he listed were closed, so that list needs to be updated. The AC units were not adequate for the heat of Paris in August, so we needed open windows which front on a very noisy street at night. The apartment was smaller than we anticipated from the photos, but very adequate for two couples or one family with children. We were four adults and three children and found it a bit cramped. The renovations to the apartment were lovely and it was nicely furnished and attractive and clean. We never used the TV, but the WiFi, washer/dryer, dishwasher all worked well. We ate all our meals except breakfast out, so I really can't comment on the stove. The lobby of the building is small, cramped, with peeling paint and dirty loose carpeting on the stairs. It created quite a negative impression when we first arrived. We were on the third floor, which required a walk up a spiral staircase, frequently in the dark at night b/c the hallway lights didn't work on some floors. There is a small lift, but we only used it for the child who was unable to manage the stairs. The lift was very handy for sending luggage up and down however. Once we climbed the stairs to the apartment, we were greeted by a nice representative who had juice, milk and water waiting for us in the refrigerator and showed us around the apartment. Unfortunately, our visit coincided with some very hot weather in Paris. I booked this apartment partly for the AC, but as I stated before, it was inadequate for the 98 degree F temperatures. This apartment is in a nice (if noisy) neighborhood and is convenient to sights and restaurants. We walked everywhere. The bathrooms are very nice, updated and clean. One large hall bathroom and one small bathroom by the front door. There are no en-suite bathrooms. I would recommend this apartment highly for the shoulder seasons in Paris for two couples with perhaps two children along, or one larger family with 6 people. The lobby and stairs were possibly under renovation, which would explain their condition. All-in-all, I wouldn't hesitate to book this apartment again, but during the fall and spring, not the summer.