My son and I had a great stay in Xavier's apartment.

It was exactly as described in the listing and was just what we wanted with a large living room/bedroom, crucially with two beds (one a sofabed), and a separate kitchen, toilet and bathroom.

We also had full use of his TV and its multi cable channels.

Although Xavier wasn't around when we arrived, he arranged for his father to meet us at the property and take us in. He also agreed to an earlier than normal arrival time which we needed.

I was in touch with Xavier before and during the stay and he was always there to answer any questions we had.

He also provided us with two sets of towels, which was very useful.

The location, in the 2nd Arrondisement, is perfect - only a few minutes walk from Les Halles Metro station and just off a street which is packed full of restaurants and shops.

This made it very easy to pop out and buy a baguette every morning and also to grab a late-night takeaway.