The apartment is accurately pictured and described: an intellectual's expansive flat, well-located with a 10 minute walk to l"Opera. It can be noisy on Friday nights, but closing the windows eliminates the problem. Dominique was away, but her sister-in-law was there when we arrived and most helpful. Two bus/metro stops (Pigalle and Blanche) close by. Very good local restaurants, but they are small, so make rrservations in advance. A good party vibe in the neighborhood--Moulin Rouge is a few blocks away, the street itself is a haven for guitar stores--but perhaps less suitable for kids of a certain age. Recommended.