My daughter and I stayed in 3 Airbnb apartments in Europe during the summer of 2011, and this was by far the most well equipped, and the one with the most helpful host. Michel was most gracious, taking the time to show us the area, including where the local grocery store was located and the closest metro stations. He provided us with maps and even purchased tickets to the Louvre for us in advance! The Boulangerie immediately next door was fantastic. We had fresh croissants and baguettes every day, except Monday when it was closed, and still talk about the almond croissants. The apartment was clean and the kitchen was light and very functional. The decor was french provincial, which, of course, was perfect. The bed in the loft was comfortable and the free phone calls to landlines internationally a really awesome feature. The Wi-fi worked, but we had to be careful to only use one device requiring the Wi-fi at a time. I really can't say enough good things about our host.

The location of the apartment itself was very good, and we walked all over Paris from it. It is in the Bastille near the border of the Marais, but off the beaten track enough, that it was quiet at night. Amorina, an ice cream parlour in the area is a real treat and is located in the Place de la Bastille, a block away from the apartment. The building itself also offers immense old-world charm. Would definitely stay here again, and would be comfortable renting any apartment belonging to Michel.