Pascale welcomed us into her home straight away and was very accommodating when we had questions. Pascale's office/apartment was cozy, clean, and she provides you pantry basics (coffee, tea, sugar, refrigerated condiments, etc). There is a small elevator so you don't have to carry your luggage up the flights of stairs. The building and neighborhood is clean, quiet, and we felt very safe there. It is located within walking distance to most of the tourist-y things and near the metro. We found the public laundromat next door to the building convenient so we could wash our things before travelling to the next city. The grocer is only a few blocks away, too.

I only wish I had found the basket of Paris maps and museum guides before our last day! Look for it in the corner of the living room near the window. The only minor drawback we found was the futon. It is large enough and plenty thick enough, but we walked +/-10 miles daily so after a couple days it was less than comfortable. At the end of the day I am not going to remember that the futon was a little uncomfortable but I will remember the affordability, the accessibility, the cleanliness, the convenience and the great time we had in Paris in and around Pascale's apartment. Also, because I trust that Pascale was a great host, I would recommend staying here. I'd rate this spot 19/20. très bien !