Sylvie's flat in the heart of the 9th was the ideal home base for me for two weeks on a business trip to Paris; the apartment was adorable, had so many thoughtful, cozy touches, and was in the perfect location (as walkable southward to the Louvre / Tuileries / left bank as it was northward to Montmartre and PIgalle, etc.). I found the neighborhood itself to be full of charm and convenience, and Sylvie's apartment is just round the corner from some delicious classic French food (Bien Eleve), coffeeshops (Cafe Pigalle, The Hoxton, Braun Notes), boulangerie (Artisan Boulanger M. Denis) and an entire range of scrumptious, down-to-earth Asian cuisine (Manger a la Maison, Neko Ramen, Kokuban). Everything at Sylvie's was very clean and there were a range of extra toiletries, fancy teas, snacks, and linens on hand (note: the shower door somewhat leaks / doesn't stay open, but that was easily solved and not really an issue at all!). Sylvie herself was warm and gracious, and was always on hand to give a quick tutorial on how to use her laundry machine, or where to go for a bite. The flat also gets the most sublime light in the morning / afternoons, which made the occasions I was at home so magical. Could not recommend enough!!!