Carole was a wonderful hostess and her studio is a private, sweet home base to take in the beautiful, romantic city of Paris! My new husband and I stayed at Carole's apartment for our honeymoon. This was our first experience with airbnb and we are so glad that we stayed there! The apartment is set back in a quiet, courtyard/private-alley, not far from the Place de la Bastille. The location is great - just minutes from the metro or a nice (~20 min) walk to Notre Dame and the Seine. The neighborhood is bustling and gave us a nice taste of Paris life. There's a great open market (open Tuesday - Sunday) where we enjoyed the pretty displays and the delicious produce, cheeses, and cured meats. Also, several boulangeries et patisseries near the market serve wonderful croissants, baguettes and various other pastries and confections! The market and boulangeries provided us with many fantastic and reasonably priced breakfasts and lunches. Also, there are several great bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. Carole recommended a few restaurants and we enjoyed them all thoroughly - French food is amazing!! The kitchenette in the studio was great for a couple of simple dinners, complimented with excellent French wine! Carole provided all the necessary travel amenities (kitchenware, esperesso maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, etc.) and we truly felt at home in the city of lights! We hope to return to Paris and stay at Carole's apartment again soon!