Valerie’s place is very very central and easy to access all parts of Paris from. Although I don’t personally enjoy being in a tourist-filled area, the good thing is once you enter the apartment, it is very quiet and private. Valerie is very helpful and quick to respond when I message. There was a small problem with the heating at the beginning and she came immediately the following day to help me fix it. She also helped me book a taxi to the airport from a personal contact, one which was very reliable and friendly. The apartment grows on you, and it has a magnificent view of the Notre Dame and the Parisian skyline from one of the rooms. One of my favorite things to do was to look at this view at different times of the day - sunrise to dusk to night. It is truly beautiful. For a solo lady traveller, the place is also safe and makes you feel secure. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely stay at Valerie’s again.