We had a WONDERFUL time at Christiane's apartment. I took my wife and mother to Paris -- my mom lived here in the 60s and 70s and was catching up with old friends. Christiane was waiting for us upon arrival (with keys, wifi code and a smile) and couldn't have been more helpful. She gave us a full tour of the apartment -- clean, bright and spacious, just as the photos indicate -- as well as info on the best places in the neighborhood to check out (bakeries, an organic grocery store, wine bars etc.). And what a neighborhood it is! The apartment is ideally situated in the heart of Paris' charming Latin Quarter (fans of Midnight in Paris will recognize streets from the film right near the apartment). There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, the Jardin Luxembourg is right there and you're also close to all the Left Bank's greatest hits (St. Germaine, Place St. Michel, Notre Dame etc.). Students mingle about on the streets but are never too noisy (and the apartment is very quiet, the bedrooms roomy and comfortable, we slept perfectly) and you'll feel like a bohemian local immediately. I'm already missing it terribly. I have been to Paris many times but Christiane's apartment is by far my favorite place to stay -- from the big kitchen to the bright living room to the big bathroom replete with his and her sinks and a big walk-in shower (not always the case in Europe). Also worth noting: the apartment building has a small elevator on the ground floor, which was ideal for my mom who has bad knees and for us to send up our luggage).

I'll certainly be booking it again in the future and would recommend it to anyone.