Maxime was a fantastic host, very friendly and doesn't mind chatting but generally leaves you alone. The apartment is simply stunning and true to pictures - in fact, the bedroom is even bigger than it looks and the bathroom is clearly recently refurbished. There is plenty of privacy considering you share the apartment with the host.

Breakfast every morning was fantastic: fresh baguette, yoghurt, croissants, juice, coffee and laid out before we woke up. There was no pressure to be up at a certain time even if Maxime went to work. As we were staying over Valentine's Day, he very sweetly added a red rose to the breakfast table!

The local area is brilliant too - from Poissoniere metro station at the end of the road, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get to the Louvre but there are loads of restaurants and bars around the flat, as well as a little supermarket. Personally, we preferred Montmartre (north around the Sacre Coeur) to central Paris as there's more authentic French atmosphere compared to the tourist central. Gare de Nord is roughly 7-10 minutes walk from the station which gives a direct link to CDG airport or the Eurotunnel.

All in all, would thoroughly recommend!