In Paris, location is everything - and the location of this apartment is spectacular, on the islands in the Seine a few minutes from Notre Dame and right across the bridge from both the Marais in one direction and the Latin Quarter in the other. Just don't count on a lot of space - it's a typically tiny Paris apartment but well appointed with a nice bathroom and a great view over the river. We were literally only home to sleep so it wasn't a bother. The stairs are a bit precipitous but no worse than other places in Paris. None of that compares, though, to the access to the best areas for sightseeing and the leisurely strolls along the banks and bridges at night, all of which are literally a few minutes walk away. The Island itself is full of charming chocolate and dessert shops, though avoid the Ile St Louis restaurant by the bridge to Notre Dame - terrible service (even by Paris standards). Overall, Boris's flat is a great, cozy spot for two people to park their luggage and crash while adventuring in the very heart of Paris. A great time is virtually unavoidable!