This is THE place to stay in Paris! We originally wanted to stay in St. Germaine for the liveliness and literary history of that neighborhood, but when we saw Jean François' beautiful home and its rooftop views of Paris AND the Eiffel Tower, we knew we had to seriously consider giving up our original hoped for neighborhood. And let me tell this: we did not give ANYTHING up by staying there! The Metro was SO close! You can nearly jump into the platform of two different lines just from the front door. And this neighborhood was the real authentic French neighborhood! After suffering through the insanity of international tourists in all of the touristy areas of Paris (including St. Germaine!), we got to come home to PEACE and quiet in a neighborhood where the only language you hear is French (but where neighbors and shopkeepers are only too happy to speak English with the occasional English speaking visitor. The rumors of the native Parisians hating the Americans and non-French speaking visitors, while probably true in the touristy areas (where I grew to hate the rude pushy demanding tourists myself!), do not come true with Jean François and the people in his building or in his neighborhood. They were lovely! Very kind and very welcoming! As for the home itself, it has a wonderful and much welcomed elevator and then a short walk up the last set of stairs to the penthouse apartment where it exceeds the wonderful pictures provided on the airbnb ad! And the views? C'est Magnifique! Wonderful breezes blowing through all of the windows made for the most comfortable summer stay in Paris that I've ever had! And that view of the Eiffel Tower? Oh, it's amazing! Much closer than the pictures make it seem! You will truly love your stay here!! Even though you will have the home to yourself and not be sharing with Jean François, you can feel his artistic spirit and good taste all around you during your stay! Thank you Jean François! Your home is truly special and you are a gem of a man!! We hope to stay with you again, and if you ever travel to Los Angeles you always have a home with us!