I really enjoyed my stay in Edouard's gem of an apartment in the 17ème. It was attractively and comfortably furnished, calm and quiet, "cozy"--small but comfortable, convenient for shopping and transportation. The check-in process was seamless, and even though the apartment is only one floor up, there's an elevator in case one has heavy luggage (I didn't). Edouard was very available by telephone and a neighbor who was "supervising" in his absence was helpful as well when I wondered where to buy something I needed. The neighborhood felt safe at night for a woman traveling alone. All in all, it was a very positive experience.