One facet of airbnb is that it offers opportunities to spend time in the company of extraordinary people. Sabine is one such person. She is a remarkably gifted though very modest artist, knowledgeable in many aspects of contemporary art; she shares this knowledge willingly. Drawing on vast experience, Sabine offers very good advice on the artistic offerings of Paris.

The district is quieter and less hurried than elsewhere in Paris, it has certain qualities of a French village; nights are silent, no sounds at all.

Walk to the Metro in three minutes, getting around Paris is a breeze.

Nearby the Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise the apartment offers a fascinating opportunity to track down the burial place of many famous artists and writers such as Oscar Wilde.