Eugénie was a wonderful host, very easy to communicate with, and very helpful. She left me a lovely bottle of wine and a box of treats to welcome me to Paris. She regularly communicated with me and provided me with a free cleaning service every week. The apartment is in a very beautiful building (a converted hospital) which is extraordinarily quiet and safe. Everything is in mint condition and the shower particularly surprised me since I have not seen many that nice in France. The kitchen is small but there is everything you need, in miniature! A tiny fridge, tiny oven, tiny dishwasher, a full size washer/dryer however. Her kitchen is well stocked. There is no real table to eat on, instead a counter. The location is next to the Bon Marché which is fun to visit from time to time. The neighborhood is centrally located and on the swank side although the particular area where the apartment is located is a bit empty perhaps because it used to be the site of a hospital. But there is a terrific supermarket right next door and many lovely shops with cheese, pastries, etc., a few blocks away, towards Duroc. I highly recommend the apartment even though it may seem a bit pricey. You are paying a premium for the neighborhood and the condition of the apartment as well as the luxurious building. Furthermore, Eugénie couldn't have been nicer and if you are willing to splurge a bit on the price, it's definitely a very nice place. It was very easy to get places from the subway; the metro stop is right next door!