Valerie was very nice. She was welcoming and the apartment was as it is in the pictures. When walking into the apartment one can smell a fresh clean scent. The apartment is nicely lit. The view from the windows were like a scene in an old fashion romantic novel. Valerie even provided a CD player with Parisian music, making gazing out the window at the cobble stone streets with it's shops and cafe's , a delightful treat. Paris was everything I'd hoped it would be. And Valerie's place reminded me of the opera La Boheme. My husband and I were not very fond of the narrow staircase. It was a bit scary and the tiles were loose. I would not recommend it for anyone with heavy luggage or respiratory issues. Otherwise, it was lovely.