We rented Sfephane's apartment for 1 week in April. It was perfect in every way for my husband and me from the USA and our daughter who is a university student in the Netherlands. It is about a 20 minute walk from the Louvre and a 30 minute walk to the West Bank (as Americans walk, which is not as strident as Europeans).

The apartment is equipped with every modern appliance, including full-sized refrigerator, 4-burner glass top range, espresso/coffee maker, electric kettle, microwave, counter-top convection oven, electric clothes washer & dryer, flat screen TV and a Blu-Ray DVD player. The kitchen has various-sized pans, nice dishes to serve 6, basic cooking utensils and seasoning (coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil), and other amenities such as a hair dryer, scissors, clear tape, crayons for children, and French language family-oriented videos. Stephane has added custom-made wood furniture from South America and Poland to fit the dimensions of the space and provide a luxury feeling. The new oak floor is beautiful but absorbs stains, so be careful.

We loved the full-sized bath tub when it was time for a hot bath to relieve our arthritic pain. The new windows reduce the street noise by 90% but light sleepers might still need ear plugs. The TV gets every station available (about 5 are in English, OK for news and odd programs). There is a speaker system for iPod and laptop connection, very modern. There is even an iPod station in the bathroom. The Wi-Fi was fast but we had to re-connect often. Stephane provided an information guide that was extremely helpful. It included instructions and suggestions that included how to operate the appliances, where to take trash & recycling, the location of the nearby mini-market and restaurant recommendations.

HERE ARE GOOD DIRECTIONS FROM CHARLES DE GAULE AIRPORT:
When you arrive at CDG, 1) Go to the train station at Terminal 2. There is a free airport shuttle if you need to change terminals. 2) go to a GREEN kiosk and buy a RER train ticket to Paris, about €9. SAVE YOUR TICKET to use again on the Metro, 3) exit the train at "Chalalet Les Halle's" 4) go to metro line 4 toward "Porte de Clignancourt" 5) go 1 stop to "Etienne Marcel" 6) find the street sign for Rue Etienne Marcel engraved in cement of a corner building 7) #11 Rue Etienne Marcel is a Creperie, go to the LEFT of the store (as you face the entry door on the corner); there is a narrow metal gate with a code pad. 6) enter the codes provided on your confirmation, 7) the light switch is immediately to your right after you enter the outside door, 8) the apartment is the 2nd door as you go up the stairs.

Bon Voyage!