Corto was great. He brought up our bags and showed us how to handle the building, elevators, doors, etc. The elevator is a little finicky but we figured it out.

The apartment was clean, comfortable and had a stunning view. The bed was very comfortable and we slept great. The TV was greatly appreciated after long days of touring the city. He supplied us with power adapters for our US electronics and guide books to Paris.

The shower was a little cramped but the water is hot and the towels were dry. Also supplied were a hairdryer and a flat iron. The kitchen is basic but had everything we needed.

The view from the apartment of the rooftops of Paris is amazing. You can see the top of the Eiffel tower and at night the rotating beacon lights up the sky.

The location isn't to be beat. Its a 1.2 mile walk to the Louvre which takes you right in front of Notre Dame. The neighborhood is safe and has lots of everything you need. At night its quiet and you can't hear a thing.

When leaving if you need a cab walk South to Blvd de Saint Germain as there's a cab stand there. The road north is busy with few cabs.

Gare du Nord (major train station) is only a 15 minute (15 euro) cab ride north.

Overall it couldn't have been better for my first time in Paris. We look forward to returning one day.