We were late, but Pascal was waiting for us, and he stayed long enough to show us around. The apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen, a large shower with plenty of hot water, a comfortable bed, and a large balcony with a great view of the city. The Eiffel Tower beacon is visible at night; however, the tower itself is blocked by a large building (disappointing, but we knew this to be the case). There is construction going on down the street, and a school and a day care nearby, but the neighborhood is very quiet at night. The Metro is only a five-minute walk. There is a laundromat, an ATM, several grocery stores, bakeries and other shops in the area. The building and the apartment are not quite as new and modern as they appear in the photos, but the security is excellent. The hallways are a little dark and worn, and there were several things in the apartment that needed repair. However, overall, we enjoyed our stay. Merci, Pascal!