Winding our way up the stairs at the end of the day to Alain’s apartment was a comfort. Not only is the building secure, but the neighborhood is in the heart of Paris. Every morning I’d take my morning espresso (pods complimentary) and watch the cranes operate on Notre Dame. An extra bonus was having a comfortable pullout bed with a real mattress for my son. Alain is a gracious and welcoming host that made sure we had what we needed. I would stay again and again at his lovely apartment.