Philippe contacted us ahead of the stay and gave very good metro directions from the Paris Est train station. He also gave us a very thorough introduction to the surrounding area of Rue Saint Honore and nearby tourist attractions which was very helpful. He recommended a pair of bakery shops nearby which had excellent pastries. The apartment was very clean, cozy, and nice, and Philippe provided some drinks to welcome our arrival. The apartment is only a few blocks away from the Louvre and the #1 line metro stop, so most major attractions are a short walk or a metro ride away. It was a great location and my wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely.