It was a wonderful stay at Francis's beautiful apartment in the 8eme. The apartment itself is very safe, clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. My favorite things were the balcony with pretty flowers, the bookshelves with the lovely photos (especially the one of the man & the laughing woman) and the quiet bedroom located away from the street. Francis was a wonderful host - communicative, nice, and helpful. The metro Tiernes (2, blue) is 50 steps from the apartment. Several restaurants are nearby. Parc Monceau is 3 blocks distance if you like to take a morning run. I tried 3 different boulangeries (bakeries) nearby & 2 groceries. Everything you need is here. I have visited Paris more than 20+ times and I always stay in a new location to expand my knowledge of the neighborhoods and the architectural differences. This is the #1 best apartment of my experiences. Merci a vous, Francis.