Well, it was such a wonderful experience that I don't even know where to start!!
Let me start by saying that Pascale is a great host. She's very welcoming and we couldn't have asked for a better welcome.
Her apartment is a real rare find. That I can tell you!!
It is really hard to find an apartment this big in Paris.
The rooms are all good-sized and very well furnished. The bedroom is very comfortable and cozy. The shower is great and very efficient to help you relax after a day around Paris.
Sitting in her cozy and comfortable living room and just having space to move around or sit and read and plan your next visits around the city is really priceless.
The kitchen is very well equipped and you will have everything you need to cook a very nice meal while sipping some wonderful French wine. I know most people may want to enjoy all the nice cafes and restaurants not far away from the apartment, but the kitchen will be a great help if you have diet restrictions as we do.
You can't ask for a better location - just a 5-minute walk from Montparnasse station, which offers links not only to different parts of Paris and the surrounding area but also to different places around France and Europe. The Metro is right on the corner.
There's a supermarket (Carrefour City) just across the street and it will be more than enough for your stay.
The building is safe and very clean and organized.
The neighborhood is fantastic and safe to walk around at night.
The only thing is that you have to be very lucky to get a spot with Pascale as she's always booked - a rare find as I said at the beginning.
Good luck with that and enjoy your stay at Pascale's safe haven.