This apartment is truly a "gem." It is located in a beautiful, classic Parisian building in the immensely appealing 7th Arrondissement. There is no shortage of restaurants, shopping, bakeries, etc... While I ended up not cooking (I was too excited to try the local restaurants), the apartment is fully equipped for preparing a meal if that's what you'd like to do. The apartment was spotlessly clean, with modern conveniences and old-world charm. Given that it's a duplex, you need to be comfortable going up and down the stairs. I had no problem with this, but if you have an injury or prefer not to use a staircase, then an alternate apartment might suit you better. The proprietor, Michel, is a fantastic communicator. He is committed to ensuring that his visitors have a wonderful stay. Overall, absolutely EXCELLENT!