Bertrand's place is the real Paris experience. It is a very "Parisian" apartment, classy, charming and at the center of the very upscale 16ieme arrondissement, close to the center yet away from too many tourists and noise. The apartment is very well located and calm, yet very close to many shops and the metro. It is literally 2 mn walking distance to the closest supermarket, boulangerie, bus station, metro, parc (Bois de Boulogne), etc. The little garden is heaven and you won't find many of those in Paris. Bertrand and his mother were wonderful and very flexible with us. They both speak perfect English which is very useful. I cannot think of a better place to stay in Paris and get a sense of the real Parisian experience.