I really cannot say enough good things about this apartment which was my first Airbnb experience. It is centrally located and within walking distance of dozens of wonderful restaurants, the metro, and attractions. It is exactly as described in the advertisement with extremely fast wifi, a rather quiet location, a clothes washing machine (the apartment only comes with a drying rack; another reviewer complained about the lack of a clothes dryer, but I have visited all over Europe and very few European homes contain a clothes dryer--it is simply a different approach from homes in the U.S.), and a spa-like bathroom. It was also so nice to be able to cook a few meals at our "home" which would not have been possible if we had stayed in a hotel.

We were met on time upon arrival by Isabelle, a friend of Thomas' who acted as a warm, gracious host. She gave us a tour of the apartment as well as her own cellphone number and urged us to reach out to her during our stay if we needed anything. She was also able to offer guidance on a few initial dining recommendations to get us going.

I have traveled all over the world, and I can tell you that this neighborhood felt very safe. I used the apartment as a jumping off point and walked to nearby museums like the Centre Pompidou and even as far as Notre Dame, Gallery Lafayette, and many other tourist attractions.

Overall I would absolutely stay in this apartment again. It helped make my first trip to Paris in many years a wonderful experience!