This rare gem of an apartment is worth its metrage in gold: the privelege to experience paris in its full intellectual and aesthetic bloom is offered in staying here on my trip. The books, art and quality of the surroundings and ambience were matched by the top notch conditions and furnishings. Warm, clean, spacious and located in the heart of montparnasse: stepping out into the buzzing neighborhood for a cafe or to buy provisions to cook in the great kitchen was a pleasure. Norbert the host is generous, helpful, and interesting -- a true gentleman. I was very sorry to leave and will definitely be coming back!