I was in Paris for a week of opera and Christine's apartment was absolutely perfect for this. The location could not be better: only two blocks from the nearest metro stop, next door to an organic grocery (with a good selection of wines), just ten minutes on foot to the Opera Bastille and an easy metro ride to the Palais Garnier or the Philharmonie, and an easy walk to all the Bastille and Marais offers. The apartment is exactly as pictured in the photographs. It is in a secure building with elevator, has all modern conveniences, is bright and airy, enjoys the luxury of a wrap-around terrasse, and looks out onto an interior courtyard and therefore is very quiet in spite of being so close to a major boulevard and metro stop. Christine was an absolutely lovely host, meeting me on arrival and when I left; she gave me some useful suggestions for restaurants and even encouraged me to play the piano (though I sadly did not really have time). Truly a perfect stay! I hope to return the next time I am in Paris for opera.