I was looking for accommodation in Paris at short notice for a business trip, my daughter suggested airbnb... why not? I noticed Blandine's b&b it was in the right area and i decided to give it a go. It was a good experience. The contact was fast, the response very quick. I was able to exchange on my needs and had some crucial answers on location, direction, commuting essential to me. I arrived late due to flight delay but I had very detailed directions from Blandine and she had left a key in a secure place which could be accessed at any time (one problem with b&b you can't always be as flexible as you need to but this was perfect. the apartment is in a very nice area near the "coulee verge" a beautiful walk in Paris from Place de la Bastille to la Porte Doree. There are just around the corner in old arches a large number a craft business reviving traditional crafts such as furniture making, etc... very enjoyable to have a walk through. The apartment is very french looking a mix of modern and a few chosen either very modern pieces or antique pieces it is very interesting looking. in the room I found instructions and notice on how to connect on the wifi which i needed urgently. the room is comfortable but it is a room for sleeping there is no additional seating. there is a small bathroom off it catered with all the needed items as air dryer, towels, soap etc. The room showed in the picture is a seating room which i believe is made available for breakfast but also during the day. there is a television which I did not use. There are a large number of books and prospectus on Paris (art and visitors attractions). Blandine is very friendly and eager to help with your needs, she came to meet me and then say good bye at the end but between I never saw her. the place is quiet apart from traffic (we are after all in the centre of Paris) I believe there is another room at the back if needed that is on the inside courtyard with less traffic noise but a shared bathroom. I travel with ear plugs so the traffic was no problem for me. I have read some reviews on this posting about lack of air conditioning and I think on has to be realistic this is a private home you are sharing... french people do not have air conditioning in their house. The breakfast was very pleasant (continental with home made jam) it appeared during my sleep in a nice sunny room and I enjoyed getting ready while having it. This is a very well positioned, very french looking b & b which is a good experience and great value for money in Paris, only mins walk from Gare de Lyon (RER/metro) many restaurants/bars near by + market. Irecommend it. I am planning to go...