We had a very enjoyable visit to Paris and found Sonia's apartment to be perfect for our needs. It was conveniently located near the Gare d'Est station and metro stop, and very comfortable. It is on the 6th flour up a narrow spiral stairway, so visitors should be packing lightly. I made two trips up (and later down) with 40+ # suitcases on my shoulder, and it was a chore. Sonia met us at the door on our arrival after arriving from Amsterdam, which made our check in stress free.