The apartment near Les Arènes de Lutèce was exactly as represented on the Air BnB website. It is quite nice and very comfortable. It's roomy, especially by Paris standards. It has plenty of windows for light and fresh air. The kitchen has most everything the casual traveler needs for a brief stay. The hostess was kind enough to bring us a petit déjeuner the first morning, and included with it was her homemade jam.

The apartment is decorated with original artwork from the hostess' own collection. She was generous enough to take the time to show us around when we checked in, telling us stories about where the artworks came from. The CD player worked perfectly and the hostess has a nice small collection of music to choose from. The WiFi, also, worked like a charm. These days, this is an all-important amenity.

One of the things we liked the most about the apartment, besides the accommodations themselves, was the area in which it's located. This is a very non-touristy neighborhood. It has all the conveniences anyone might need, yet it's very quiet and seemed completely safe. It's close enough to the most vibrant parts of Paris to be able to walk, but it's a wonderful haven from the busy streets when you want to relax.

In case you don't wish to walk, there is a Metro stop just a block away from the apartment. It couldn't be any more convenient!!

Be sure to check out the La Mosqée just a few blocks away. It's gardens are lovely. And it has a great tea room (delicious sweet mint tea and pastries) as well as a hammam (steam baths with alternating days for women and men).

An open-air market just a few blocks from the apartment is set up 3 mornings a week. Fresh vegetables, cheese, breads, as well as gloves, bags, scarves, etc. can be purchased at reasonable prices. Going to this or one of the other nearby open-air markets makes your stay complete.

All in all, this was a wonderful place for us to spend a week in one of the most beautiful cities in the world!!