Valerie was very approachable and open to communication from the start. She gave us good advice on getting to her place by utilising a taxi from the airport rather than the train as I had planned on and in the apartment she has left a book of ideas and recommendations for when in her city. She even had the place ready earlier than expected a great benefit for use as we could then leave our bags off early afternoon and get on with exploring Paris. She stayed in touch the whole time and even surprised us with a breakfast one morning a very thoughtful and generous touch. The apartment is brilliantly located and suited myself my wife and our two daughters (aged 16 & 14) superbly. Its is compact but has everything you need. It was definitely much better than using a hotel for our stay as it offered us flexibility and a home from home comfort. The apartment is just off a main shopping area but once through the quiet courtyard you could be miles from anywhere. There are many many bars restaurants and shops in easy reach and we loved the local bakery. I would not hesitate in recommending Valerie or her apartment to anyone wishing to visit Paris. I hope to go back myself someday!