After arriving quite late into Paris, we took a taxi and Lorraine arranged to have Christophe meet us in person which was reassuring when being in a new city for the first time, in the dark, and with a family of four tired people. Throughout the trip, Lorraine was quick to respond to our questions and even just checked in with us to ensure we were enjoying our time here. The weather was hot when we first arrived and while there is no A/C we were grateful for the couple fans and the nice breeze that comes through the windows. We were able to prepare many meals at home with all the supplies/tools provided in the kitchen. The bathroom is 2 rooms, with the toilet in a very small separate space, which actually made sharing the apartment as a family a little easier sometimes ;-) It was a unique experience to have a piano available as I haven't played since I was a child. It made our stay really special being able to show my daughter some basics and watch her sit and practice some small songs each day. We really enjoyed the location - lots of activity near the canal, close to the Metro, easy walk to grocery stores, great restaurants near by. All in all, we made some lifetime memories in Paris, and staying here helped with that.