Valentine’s home was an incredibly good fit for our family of three. The neighborhood that we were situated in was really great and will hold a special place in our hearts! There were tons of amazing food shops (fromagerie, produce, boucherie, boulangerie) and some pretty decent cafes nearby. The neighborhood also had a family feel with multiple playgrounds within an easy walk of the apartment. Even though you are farther away from the center of Paris, it is a breeze to get around via metro and bus. We also really enjoyed Valentine’s building, which was beautiful in and of itself. The apartment was kid friendly and there was a variety of toys provided in the kids room. We also enjoyed listening to records on the turntable every day. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook. There was no AC in the apartment which is very typical for Paris, but it was easy to get a strong cross breeze going by opening a few windows. We were even there during a heatwave and made out just fine. The only real negative to the place was that we were given only one set of keys and one key fob. We had a long stay there, so it would’ve been nice to have an extra set so we didn’t have to coordinate coming and going from the apartment as much. Also the drainage in the tub wasn’t great but it was manageable. Overall this is a fantastic choice for a stay in Paris. Valentine was also a superb host and very communicative whenever we had questions. She was on vacation with her family when we arrived, so she had a nice friend meet us to let us in. We arrived late at night at the apartment after our train to Paris was cancelled, so it was nice that they were accommodating to meet us so late. If we were to return to Paris, it would be lovely to stay at valentines place again.