This was our first trip to Paris and we arrived quite late in the evening, however Michel, warm and welcoming, was there to meet us outside the green doors of the steet near, Bastille. The lateness of the hour and time were not important to Michel as he walked us through his beautiful loft apartment, taking the time to show us how to use the coffee machine, washing machine and other important information. The apartment is gorgeous, warm and secure and quiet with an absolutely lovely outlook onto a central courtyard viewed through beautiful window sills full of flowering geraniums. Michel also included personal touches such as his own home made jam (still waiting for the recipe Michel!), a full bottle of milk, orange juice and butter in the refrigerator to get us started. Coffee capsules and excellent wine were also available at very reasonable prices. As if that was not enough, Michel then took us on a 45 minute stroll around the local streets, showing us restaurants and where to find the markets and other places of interest including the amazing bakery right below the apartment.