This was an extraordinary home, in an extraordinary area of Paris. Michel was a charming and gracious host, who not only went out of his way to make us feel welcome when we arrived, but also checked in with us throughout our stay to see if we had additional needs.

The apartment was extremely clean and comfortable, as promised and described in the description and other reviews. We found the location to be especially remarkable. While near the busy and exciting Bastille District, the apartment itself was quiet and private. The 12th is a gem; many online articles talk about finding the "real Paris," and we think this is it. Residential but filled with cafes and stores, near an incredible farmers market, convenient to two Metro lines, and walking distance to the Canal and the Bastille Opera house (we had tickets to the opera one night, and left by foot ten minutes prior to the start of the performance--not recommended, but it gives you an idea of how close we were! We could also hear opera singers practicing through open windows of the opera house, which added to the charm of the area).

All in all, we couldn't be happier with the apartment, and would return tomorrow if we could.