Location, location, location! Plus: a drop-dead gorgeous studio apartment facing the Seine. Ah, Paris. Located in the heart of Paris, from this beautiful, historic apartment, it’s just a matter of daily deciding: Shall I cross that bridge over the Seine and go into the wonderfully varied Marais part of town (Right Bank) or…..Shall I stroll over a different Seine bridge and study the progression of repairs to Norte Dame on my way to the famous Latin Quarter (Left Bank)? On a street behind the apartment are a variety of shops (boulangerie, patisserie, wine, cheese specialty stores, 2 small grocery stores) and restaurants if you just want to have a slow, non-walking day in Paris. From at least two of the island’s restaurants, you can gaze upon Norte Dame…nice on a rainy day, sipping an Irish coffee. Kitchen appeared to be well-stocked — but, I never cook at home when in Paris. The ceilings are high, contributing to the sense of spaciousness. Yes, there are 5 steps up to the lovely, modern, good-sized bathroom. Those steps are a breeze compared to the up-20 steps or down-20 steps frequently required to use the toilette/WC in most Parisian cafes. (Note: few bathroom opportunities in Paris — other than museums — to find a toilette. This is important info if you have never been to Paris). This is the most stunning property yet encountered in my AirBnB travels. Merci, merci beaucoup, Marie et Elena!