Staying in Valerie's apartment really made our trip to Paris a very memorable experience. Valerie is a very thoughtful host and we found her Parisian apartment perfect in many ways. It is in an excellent location for walking everywhere or for the Metro two steps away if you're feeling lazy! The area is full of beautiful and interesting places and perfect for seeing how real Parisians live. We went to the public pool in Rue Pontoise about two minutes walk away for an early morning swim and enjoyed doing something that wasn't typically touristy. The apartment itself is very pretty and comfortable - everything designed to make you feel relaxed and looked after - the Nespresso machine is just one luxury touch we appreciated every morning. Valerie is an excellent host and any questions we had prior to our visit were immediately answered. We would definitely stay in her apartment again.