This apartment had all the comforts of home. We loved our stay and will be back again. Josephine went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Without realizing it, we had planned our arrival on a Bank Holiday (Monday after Easter). Josephine emailed us to let us know that all of the stores would be closed so she purchased some basics food items for us and had them in the refrigerator. (eggs, water, etc). I had also inquired if their were any English speaking tv channels which there were not at the time, but Josephine arranged for me to have a few English channels activated for our stay. That type of hospitality is a treasure. The building was in the best location with shops, stores, and cafes all around. We used several metro stations which were within a 5 minute walking distance from the Apartment. The furnishings were very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed having a King size bed. Most beds in Europe seem to be doubles or small Queens. The washer/dryer combo was an added bonus. The kitchen was fully stocked even though we didn't use it. It's Paris!!! Why cook? We felt extremely safe and secure in the apartment. Zero road noise. Josephine also recommended several restaurants which were incredible. Don't miss out on walking down the block to the La Grande Epicerie. Best food store ever.