Mathilde's flat in Paris is simply excellent - nicely decorated, spacious, beautifully renovated with ample kitchen and bathroom relative to other Parisian spaces. The bed is very comfortable and she thinks of everything - towels and travel shampoo, shopping guide and map, etc. There is every amenity you could need (only quirk is there is no clothes dryer to match the clothes washing machine...hang dry only, but there are is a self serve laundromat and dry cleaner very close).

The location is ideal, a metro literally outside her front door and for being on a major street, very quiet (the flat is actually at the rear of the building facing Rue Amelot and on the second floor). We had friends living in Paris see the place and were totally impressed, claiming it's the most beautiful place they've seen in the city. And the amount of living space is incredible for the price as compared to what a similar space at a hotel would cost.

It was straightforward to arrive by public transport too - although not easy in rush hour with lots of luggage. There is an amazing bakery one block away, plus a grocery store, convenience store, shopping in the Marais and a local market twice per week down the street.

We stayed for 9 nights and were completely in love with living Parisian style chez Mathilde. As a host she was very nice, responsive and professional in our dealings and we highly recommend you choose her flat for your stay in Paris.