Already knew the area very well so know it to be simply the best area to stay in Paris...great shops,restaurants and food shops,bars and entertainment ,history and atmosphere ...just watching the world go by !.
Barbara was a super host with great prior communication and a really hospitable personal welcome .
There are a couple of minor difficulties with the apartment ..if you happen to be around at the time the garbage truck collects ..once or twice a week early hours... you will almost certainly be woken unless a very sound sleeper as it makes a lot of noise and there is nothing Barbara could do ...windows are far too big to insulate .But normal street traffic is minimal and unobtrusive for Paris. And the second bedroom lacks a little privacy with a gap in the wall which cannot be closed and the wc away from the bedroom in the sitting room .
But these issues are outweighed by the location,the cleanliness and comfort,the lift which is a big plus in Paris and the warmth of the host .
Would definitely recommend