We LOVED Geneviève's place. It's super centrally located - there is a metro stop you can see from the apartment. It has a great view - superb view actually. There is a small elevator up to the floor so you don't have to walk up multiple flights of stairs after you've walked 8,000 or more steps during the day exploring Paris! The streets below are bustling with people and restaurants. There are many, many spots to pick up fresh cheese, meat, pastries, bread etc. (including one famous pastry shop).

The place was spotless, the sheets were crisp and pressed and the whole apartment spacious (especially for Paris). There are windows facing the street and more windows on a interior courtyard so you have lots of fresh air. The apartment itself is graciously decorated and reminds me of the south of France with the bright yellow.

Nicolas greeted us at the apartment and showed us around. He was very accommodating and helpful - an absolute gentleman. He arranged for a taxi to take us to the airport when leaving. He also spoke perfect English - which was nice when you are so fatigued from navigating the city.

There was a kettle & teapot, microwave, clothes washer (and rack to dry clothes, which is typical in France), a fridge, a gas range (stove/hob), separate room with a sink and large mirror, a shower with a wall mounted shower head (a real plus for Canadians travelling abroad). I believe there was also a coffee machine for drip coffee - though I did not use it.

We felt like we were visiting a aunt who happened to have an amazing apartment in Paris. It was wonderful! There is even a large map of Paris on the wall in the dining room from the late 1700's.. fascinating. :) A bottle of white wine was left for us as was bottled water. A fine, fine experience for first time visitors to France! :)