The host, Francoise, is a true Parisian lady, and made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we stepped into a beautiful period building that her apartment is in. She gave us a lot of insights into the favorite local dining spots and stores, and all of her recommendations turned out great. The location also can't be better, the apartment being located in the center of historic Paris with Opera Garnier within 5 minutes walking, and La Madeleine church also nearby. In fact, one is able to take a short walk to many of the famous landmarks: Place Vendome, Concorde, the Louvre. It is also surrounded by many restaurants, cafes, and eateries, and Galeries Lafayette (shopping mall) so dining and shopping options are aplenty. It is a corner apartment on a third floor (there is an elevator) and has wonderful views of the streets below and Sacre Coeur church in the distance. Every room has a step out balcony, two of them with chairs and a table, so it's a wonderful way to start a day with a morning coffee on a balcony. The apartment is decorated in a true Parisian style, with a grand salon in red/white/green/gold color scheme with intricate moldings and other architectural details throughout the apartment. However, even though some of the furniture is of traditional design, it is comfortable and appropriate for everyday use. The queen beds in both bedrooms were comfortable with good pillows. And the outside street noise was not a factor. The wifi works great in the apartment and is easy to connect to, albeit with a long password. The bathroom and the kitchen are the two rooms that are of modern design and equipped with modern appliances, including a wonderful coffee and tea makers in the kitchen which we took full advantage of. The shower has a rain-shower head, and the only issue is that water pressure could be stronger. Aside from the closets in the bedroom, a separate walk-in closet in the hallway offers plenty of storage. Francoise' place abounds with books, some in French but a lot also in English, about French culture, art, design, cooking, and people so take full advantage of it. Also, the living room has a working desk, which is very convenient for doing laptop work on. Overall, this apartment is a great option when staying in Paris, especially for a discerning traveler who wants to live the Parisian lifestyle even when not on the streets of Paris. It was a joy to stay at Francoise apartment and feel like a true Parisian, even if only for a few days and we hope to be back soon.