I had a wonderful stay at Bernadette's place! I had a small, self-contained appartment all to myself, which had everything that I needed inside - and more! The room worked very well: It was well organized, clean, very comfy and very quiet. Bernadette lives in the larger appartment next door, and I was able to go and see her (if I had any questions) through the front or back entrances. In fact, she seemed to always keep her back door ajar for me, and I felt free to walk across the little garden and pop my head in to see her whenever I wanted or needed to. She was always extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. There was a large bowl of fresh fruit in my room when I arrived, which was so nice, and also plenty of fresh bedding and towels. Bernadette has a washing machine and dryer in her room, and she even offered to do my washing while I was out one day - which was the best thing ever! The building is located in a very nice and central area of Paris, in the Latin Quarter: It's no more than five minute's walk to the nearest metro station (Jussieu), and from there, it's just a short, single train ride into the middle of the city (you can get off near Le Palais Garnier or Le Louvre or closer to La cathédrale Notre-Dame) - or if you take the metro in a different direction, the building is also very close to Le Panthéon and Le Palais du Luxembourg. - So many amazing things, all so close! I was able to do SO MUCH while I stayed there, because I got everywhere quickly - it was great. Bernadette also had her cousin visiting her while I was there, and they both helped me to plan my first public transport route on the day I arrived, and they also worked out an extremely efficient way for me to get to the airport when I had to leave. I am very grateful for all of their help, and for all that they did to make my first visit to Paris work out so well! Thank you Bernadette!!!