First off, Stephane will be the most gracious host you are likely to have and he is always available with a cheerful attitude and smile on his face. However, the apartment was a not what we expected. The pics of the place make it seem like the sleeping area is in another room but it is a stock photo from IKEA. Also, the big selling point of this place is the balcony but the entire front of the building was covered in scaffolding and construction was being done on our floor while we were there. We did not know about this until two days before our flight. This was disappointing. Also, the place needs a good cleaning and maintenance. The location is excellent and it is close to transportation, shops, restaurants, etc. It is also five flights of stairs to get to the apartment so pack light. Lastly, we had a wonderful time despite the issues because Paris is simply incredible but the place you stay should be a welcome refuge from a busy day but this place was not that.