Elif was a very responsive host and answered any queries very quickly. The apartment is easy to reach via public transport from Gare du Nord or other tourist spots. There are a couple of metro stops within easy walking distance.

The area is great with many small shops – butcheries, bakeries and cheese shops. There are also a couple of reasonably sized supermarkets and many book shops. The atmosphere is lively but without being overly noisy.

The apartment is well stocked with most of the kitchen gadgets you would expect with one exception- a microwave. It is very compact and is ideal for a long weekend but would be (for us) too small for a longer stay.

The cat is very friendly and does like attention but is easy to look after.