Before we left the states, Alexandra was in contact with me and was most helpful in answering questions especially about how to get to the apartment from the airport. We were welcomed by the lively and warm concierge and shown the apartment. Our arrival was complicated due to the strike in France but the concierge waited for us which we appreciated. The apartment was beautifully appointed with touches that showed Alexandra's personality as an artist. It was most comfortable. We loved having the bakery across the street, the rue de Bretagne a block away to get groceries and view Parisian life as it is daily lived. Alexandra had all the necessary appliances, plates, glasses, and utensils that we would need to have a comfortable home life. She also left a notebook full of information about how to use the apartment, appliances, recommended restaurants, and emergency numbers. There were guidebooks, too, that helped us make decisions about what to do. The apartment's proximity to major sites such as the Picasso Museum, the Pompidou Center, the Place des Vosges, the Musee Carnavalet, made walking around a delight. The subway stop was close so we could use the Metro to get to other places we had on our list to see. As Alexandra advertised, the apartment was an authentic avenue into what life would be like for Parisians. We loved
our stay and would recommend it to others.