Even though we came late and missed seeing Nathalie in person, she emailed continuously and kept us informed. We were concerned about the floods but she had been to the apartment that day and there was no problem. The apartment and its basement "cave" was surprisingly comfortable. Everything was as described. The neighborhood is cool - close to Notre Dame on one side and the bustling Boulevard St Germaine on the other. Many excellent restaurants and bars close by and its a perfect base for long walks around the city.