Hortense is a wonderful host. She was flexible in arranging arrival time and her apartment is well appointed, quiet and comfortable. The natural light and bathtub were divine. Conveniently located about 50 years from the metro, the location is incredibly central. Easy to get to most places in the city and walkable to the Seine, the Louvre, Le Marais and L'Opera (probably more places too). The neighborhood was more "local Parisian" than other more popular and touristed areas, but lively restaurant choices abound and as a woman traveling alone, I was not at all concerned about safety. I would definitely stay again. Thank you, Hortense!