Valerie met us exactly on time and gave us a tour of her lovely apartment and that set the stage for a perfect week in Paris. Valerie is a gracious host and the apartment is very comfortable and fully equipped. It is conveniently located close to so many sights, we hardly needed the metro. The St. Germain des pres area offers many excellent cafes and is a quieter area with a more 'local' feel. The 10am check in was welcomed after our overnight flight from the US and early morning arrival in Paris. We discovered interesting 'artifacts' in the wonderful decor each day. As mentioned by others, the area is quiet, safe and the apartment provided a cool respite even on the hot days. I would be delighted to visit again and won't hesitate to recommend Valerie's apartment to friends.