Nathalie and Jean-Claude’s place has wonderful Parisian light due to being on the fifth floor, including a view of the top of the Bastille monument. We enjoyed that light while eating and reading mostly in the morning. With a speedy modern elevator, it was easy to get to the apartment. It is spacious, with comfortable attractive furnishings. The open layout meant the small kitchen was right there, easy to use and with bar stools for sitting at the counter for meals. We developed a nice routine for our breakfasts of food purchased at the Bastille market and local shops. The bed was very comfortable and the apartment is very quiet - almost no street noise - so we slept really well. And the location is great — many grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, boutiques right on rue de Charonne or nearby in the 11th. Good subway access on multiple lines from Bastille or Ledru-Rollin. We really enjoyed our stay and would choose their place, happily, again!