Numa’s apartment in the Latin quarter offers an authentic Paris stay. This is not a tourist area but a neighborhood with real people going about their daily lives. On Sunday and Wednesday there is an open air market just a block away - fresh fish, cheese, fruits & vegetables, a butcher stall and various other vendors. Two streets over from the apartment and the busy Main Street is a pedestrian only street with all the shops you need, butcher, bakery, wine seller, seafood, cheese and restaurants. This is a lively place to stroll with the locals in the evening.
The apartment is on a quiet street in a safe neighborhood. Being in an old building and located on the 5th floor, the apartment is accessed by climbing 86 stairs, (I counted them)! For a fit 66 and 68 year old, this was not an issue. The apartment is small as is typical of a Paris apartment but there is plentry of room for two people. It is nicely decorated with some eclectic touches. The huge TV and excellent wifi were much appreciated.
The main attractions of Paris were easily accessible by foot (Norte Dame was about a 30 minute walk away) or you could use the metro stop just a block away to access the very efficient network of subway lines for 2€.
Numa was very accessible by email with a quick response to our questions.