Martine has the perfect apartment from which to enjoy all of Paris. My two week stay was delightful. I had easy access to metro and bus lines and she secured a taxi for my trip to the CDG airport upon my departure. I appreciated that the well maintained, quiet and secure apartment building overlooks a lovely residential street with very little through traffic that provides for restful nights.
The sizable elevator provides a handy way to the fifth floor when carrying groceries from the market although used the softly carpeted stairs most of the time. Plenty of light fills the spaces with windows that open to let in fresh air and cross breezes. I made extensive use of the deep and comfortable tub with hot baths after long walks across Paris or long days in museums. The bathroom is spacious and has good racks for drying clothes. I made several meals on the hot plate in the kitchen and bought fresh provisions almost daily from the grocer around the corner. I did not make use of pubs or bars but there is an active night life within easy walking distance.
Good grocers, meat market, drug stores and an extensive twice weekly market are within a block or two of the apartment as well as shopping districts, excellent cafes, restaurants and of course the Champ Mars and Eiffel Tower, all just steps away. This location in the 15th was ideal for my visiting many parts of Paris.
Martine was very attentive and checked in with me several times to make sure that I was finding what I needed and that I was comfortable in the apartment. I do plan to go back and I will stay with Martine again, she is an excellent hostess and her husband Fabrice was most helpful as well.