I stayed with my family at Valerie's apartment for a period of 4 days. It was extremely pleasant to stay and gave many fond memories for our Paris trip. The apartment is bright, airy and tastefully decorated. There are two private rooms to provide quiet and privacy for a large group, as well as a nice kitchen and dining space. We cooked and had food just like at home. One special mention is for the string of festive lights along the staircase. Our stay coincided with Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights. This string of lights when lit up gave us quite a cheer on that day.

Unfortunately, Valerie was traveling while we were visiting, but she still ensured us a warm welcome through her neighbors. She also left us some food and coffee on the table, that's very appreciated. Though my parents and my girlfriend left the day earlier, I got to meet Valerie in person on the last day. We had a nice chat, it was good to getting know the person behind the home.

I highly recommend Valerie's place for anyone wishing to enjoy a quite sojourn in a cosmopolitan and colorful area of the city.