We had a wonderful time in Paris staying in Dominique's apartment, thank you Dominique and Catherine! The apartment is so central we were within easy walking distance to major attractions like Notre Dame and the Louvre (my Mum and Dad even walked to the Luxembourg Gardens on the Left Bank which is a longer walk but definitely do-able). Two metro stations were also very close which made getting around the city easy (a must when you're travelling with two small children). There is a great choice of cafes and restaurants on the doorstep and the supermarket is only a short walk away - there is also a small convenience store just 50 metres from the apartment (in the same street), which is very handy for picking up extra supplies.

The building has lots of character, especially the cute staircase (our two year old daughter loved climbing them) and lots of thought has been put into making this apartment comfortable for our stay in Paris, including tea and coffee provided, as well as some food and condiments in the kitchen. Lovely towels and bedding were provided, the free internet connection worked well and the fact that the toilet is separate from the bathroom assisted in making our stay very comfortable - we were travelling as a group of four adults and two babies (3 months and 22 months).

My Mum's passport was pickpocketed on our last day in Paris so she couldn't travel with us to Rome on the day we had booked to fly. Thankfully Dominique's apartment was available for that night and we were very grateful that Mum and Dad were able to stay for an extra night. This was one less worry for us, thank you!

The apartment is in a busy central area of Paris which is great for getting around but means there can be a bit of noise if you leave the windows open. However, it didn't bother us as the windows are double glazed and very effective at shielding the apartment from the sounds of the street if you prefer not to hear them.

All in all, I would recommend this apartment for anyone looking for a cost effective and central base from which to explore Paris. It is cosy for four adults and two children but very well thought out and we would love to visit again!