Simone's flat is exactly as it appears in her photos. Large, bright, and comfortable. It is somehow exactly what I would expect a Parisian flat to look like. The kitchen had all of the supplies needed to make meals if you like. It is in a courtyard, and is very quiet at any time of day, even if you open the windows.

Simone met us at the flat, and showed us everything, and gave us suggestions to get around Paris. She also left some guide books and maps to help us find our way. She is a lovely, friendly, person.

This region of the city is residential. This allowed us to walk out to find at least three Boulangeries within a 2 minute walk, where we could get bread and pastries for breakfast. There are also several cafes where people have breakfast and coffee. The canal is only around the corner, and people are running, playing bocci, and having coffee or drinks. We walked to Montmartre, which went through some areas that were not so attractive, but we felt safe. It is too far to walk to central Paris (for us).

To get to the central Paris tourist sights, you need to take a short metro ride - take the 7 and exit at Pont Neuf to be on the Seine, where you can walk to the Louvre, d'Orsay, Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, etc.

This flat is perfect if you plan to spend long days out, and want to have a comfortable and relaxing place in the morning before you leave and when you return at night. If you want to wake up to see the Eiffel tower out your window, or have elegant dining a short walk from where you stay, it is not the right place.