Christine’s apartment in Paris is a brilliant place to begin your exploration of the city. It’s the perfect size for a couple traveling together, and has all the things you need to get your trip going. From the day we booked the apartment Christine has been in constant contact, making sure we had all the information we needed for check in and luggage drop off prior. She’s also deeply knowledgeable about the area and has excellent recommendations for all varieties of food and activities around Le Marais. When a heat wave hit Paris with temperatures hitting over 35 degrees I was worried that having no AC would make for uncomfortable nights but Christine provided an extra fan, and the courtyard and being on the first floor kept the apartment cool and comfortable even when stopping off mid day for a shower and change of clothes. When some of the utilities in the place were unexpectedly shut off, Christine answered messages at 1am and worked diligently to find a solution for us; I felt that I was being looked after by a family friend who’s house I was staying at and not just a faceless host online. I can’t say enough about Christine’s hospitality and thoughtful way of dealing with a variety of unexpected occurrences during our stay. I enjoyed our time in her place very much and will definitely look to stay there again when I return to Paris. Merci beaucoup Christine!