I truly cannot say enough about the gift that is Gilbert Pavie’s apartment overlooking the Jardin du Luxembourg. The 8 floor to ceiling windows open to a long balcony and the incredible beauty of sun filled trees and the sound of water splashing in the Medici fountain. As darkness falls, the Eiffel Tower in the distance turns golden and on the hour sparkles like diamonds. The interior is wonderful— 10-12 foot ceilings with intricate moldings, bookcases filled with books and art that invite perusal, collections of objects d’art that add interest and beauty. The space felt like home, and waking in the morn to such beauty, coming home to it each day, and being grateful for it as darkness fell made each day for me something I will not forget. I hope to return and to again feel the sense of truly being a denizen of one of the great cities of the world.