Valerie is a gracious and helpful host and her apartment was perfect for our two-week stay in Paris. The apartment was quiet and the bed is very comfortable. The location is great for getting everwhere in Paris, whether it's walking or using the metro. There is a supermarche within a couple of blocks, a nearby boulangerie and produce markets, a Piccards, and of course countless excellent restaurants. This made it easy for us to limit our restaurant meals to once a day and have the other meals at the apartment.
We also appreciated the character of this ancient building and the surrounding neighborhood. The steps have a lot of character and we enjoyed the exercise. However, if you don't like steps, this is not the apartment for you. I would certainly be happy to stay here again.