Our family had the most wonderful Parisian experience staying in Ben's apartment. His wife Pascale was waiting for us outside the building to bring us up and was so lovely- she showed us around the apartment to make sure we had everything we needed and left us some amazing fresh juices from her newly opened bar a` jus bio. She was so sweet and emailed us a list of her favorite restaurants/ eateries and cafes in the area. Once up the stairs~ open a window and you are rewarded with the most quintessential view of the city; all of us will remember that view when we think of Paris. The apartment is very cozy and clean with everything you could need. It is in a perfect central location; an easy commute for us from Gare du Nord and near the Metro and bus stops. A walk away is the Notre Dame, cafes, restaurants, markets, a fromagerie and the most delicious charcuterie shop we've come across. We were able to attend the weekend market and felt how it would be to live in Paris! The aroma of fresh bread still lingers in my mind... thank you Ben and Pascale!