Excellent small apt right in the heart of perhaps the best area of Paris: St. Germain! A very short walk to the lively intersection of rue Buci and rue Mazarine or in the other direction to Pont Neuf and ile de la Cité. You do have to climb one flight of stairs to get to the apt, which is typical for many buildings in Paris. The bed is a pull-out sofa bed which doesn't leave all that much space in the apt when its open--I left it open my entire stay--but you're likely not going to spend too much time in the apt as Paris has too much to offer and to explore. The mattress is a bit soft so be warned those who need a firm mattress. The view from the apt is just other apt windows in the same apt complex. The bathroom shower set-up offers a rare bathroom in Europe where the bathroom doesn't get soaked after showering! It's put in at an angle so the water doesn't stray far. The apt is pleasant and has a small kitchen area with a fridge and a washing machine. There is a commercial laundromat several blocks away with large coin-operated dryers. I had a blast staying in the apt and the neighborhood for a full week. Thank you again, Christine, for a really enjoyable stay!! :-)