The location of Herve's place can't be beat; it's right in the center of the Left Bank, with both couture label stores and one-of-a-kind boutiques steps away. Herve was very responsive to my queries and messages. He answered right away when I messaged him from the airport and was at the place within a couple of minutes, although I was early. He was very helpful with directions to the local markets and eateries. There is a market right across the street, along with a top notch chocolatier, Pierre Hermé, and many places to eat around the apartment. The place is spotlessly clean, and modern. The bed is extremely comfortably firm, something I'm picky about, and the bed linens are nice and warm. The view is spectacular; you have a clear view of the Eiffel Tower and the Les Invalides (gold dome) from both windows. Plus you're facing west so you have amazing morning, sunset, and night views of them! Tips: Do not gloss over the fact that it is 6 floors to walk up every time you come back from a long walking tour. I knew exactly what I was in for, and the stairway was actually not as narrow as I had expected. Still, each floor is 2 small flights of stairs, so I recommend that guests are in good shape. One has to plan out the day carefully as well as checking that you don't forget anything, so that you won't be going up and down more than you have to. I got used to it after awhile and it's a good workout! One issue was that for the first few days I was in Paris, it was 40 deg F at night so it was rather chilly. None of the 3 heaters in the apt were working and although Herve was very responsive and came right up the very next am, they still didn't work. I didn't want to bother him anymore, since it was a long walk up for him. Also, I recommend that you ask about the washer/dryer directions, where the washing machine detergent, bath soap, dish soap, etc are, at checkin.