Richard's apartment was perfect for us and our travelling companions. The two bedrooms are similar enough to avoid the "you got the good room" discussions. The apartment was clean and neat, the neighborhood is convenient, and the boulangerie on the corner is tops. Richard, his wife, and his daughter met us when we arrived and gave us the lowdown on nearby restaurants, showed us how to use the TV and internet, and even made their phone available to us to call the U.S. My wife wasn't feeling well, and Richard gave us several referrals for neighborhood doctors. Like his other guests, we were greeted with fruit, cheese, bread, and a bottle of wine. There are two food markets within a few blocks and a great Farmer's Market nearby on Sundays. A block away is the #69 bus which will take you to Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. There are also two different metro lines within a few blocks. Richard's apartment was our home base in Paris for two weeks, and I would recommend it highly for anyone who needs a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment.