I highly recommend Virginie's apartment after spending 5 months there. It is a perfect mixture of old touches and a modern apartment. The apartment is full of light, in a quiet street yet 2 minutes walk from many cafes, bars and restaurants. The neighbours are quiet yet friendly, and it is situated in a quaint apartment block. The bedroom is very comfortable, and the bathroom spacious for Paris! The living room contains many helpful books about Paris and is perfect for relaxing after a long walk around Paris. The kitchen has everything you need and more to cook and eat in a Parisian apartment, including a dishwasher (a rarity in Paris). The last thing I will say is about the area - if you want to spend time in a truly Parisian area, with lots of cafes and restaurants in your doorstep, choose this area (Batignolles) - it is the best-kept secret of Paris, with an abundance of high quality places, a vibrant (though calm) atmosphere (there are a lot of families), it's as safe an area as you will find and possesses some lovely green areas (Square des Batignolles, Parc Monceau).