I spent a delightful week staying in Alexandra’s lovely Paris flat, which had the look and feel of an art gallery, with an interesting collection of art from many parts of the globe. The kitchen was more than sufficient, with a full-sized range and refrigerator, good knives, and a good preparation area. It looks out on a lush garden. The dining area was small but sufficient for three or perhaps four, and also provided a good workspace (with fast and reliable Wi-Fi). The bedroom was comfortable (queen sized bed, good mattress) with plenty of closet space. It looks out on an air shaft, with good ventilation. The living room is beautifully furnished. It has a view of the street, which can be noisy, but hey, it’s Paris. The bathroom is modern, with a very good shower, including a “rain shower.” There are books in every nook and cranny, in French and English. She was available, but not overly so. It’s on the edge of the Batagnoles neighborhood, (which I have misspelled), with lots of restaurants and interesting shops, and convenient to the Metro.