DREAM APARTMENT IN PARIS: This extraordinary apartment has a perfect location in the center of Paris: on the left bank, directly on the Seine, in between the Louvre and Notre Dame. Despite the loud traffic on the quai, the apartment is blissfully quiet, because it is set back behind another building, overlooking a private garden! The only noise is birdsong. The building has a small elevator (there are three steps up to get to it, and then two steps down once you get to the third floor). The apartment is perfect for one or two people. It has a very comfortable bed and sitting area. The kitchen is small but fully functional. The bathroom has been modernized. Everything is super clean, and well decorated. Pierre was a perfect host. When we arrived, our plane was delayed by a couple of hours, and he was very relaxed about waiting for us. He has guide books, and a local map showing grocery stores etc., helping one get accustomed to the neighborhood immediately.
I would only note that the bathtub-shower has a high rim and so one needs to be a little flexible to get in and out of it. Also, the weather was cool during our visit, but if it had been hot, I would have asked for a fan. There is no air conditioning that I could see.
We had an amazing stay there, and hope to return!