Bernard is a gracious, friendly host, very knowledgeable about Paris, and his apartment is lovely, comfortable, and art-filled. You will be in the non-touristy Paris, but you can get to the well-known sites quickly via Metro or bus. Bernard volunteered to book advance tickets for us, provided transportation advice, saved us money on theatre tickets, and truly made us feel at home. The breakfasts on his balcony, which is the best one in the neighborhood, were generous and delicious and featured home-made jams. His restaurant recommendations were wonderful, true Parisian cafes -- we were the only diners speaking English. We were able to walk to Roland Garros in less than ten minutes. I'm so glad Bernard recommended the Paris Opera House - it was a highlight we might otherwise have missed.
Two weeks in Paris was just not enough. When we return, we hope to stay with Bernard again.