Virginie's apartment is absolutely lovely! I had a wonderful one-month stay here during the summer. Spacious, comfortable, charming, full of light with delightful cross breezes from the windows, a huge bathroom with a GREAT shower and big soaking bathtub AND a washer/dryer, a large bedroom with a very comfortable bed, a beautiful little writing nook with a view of Sacré-Cœur and amazing sunsets, a large terrace with gorgeous flowers and a little table and chairs overlooking the Canal St. Martin (great for breakfast in the morning and wine in the evening), a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to cook as well as a refrigerator and dishwasher, a closet with plenty of space to keep your clothes, fast reliable WiFi, many books and a stereo system--this apartment has absolutely everything you need to live like a real Parisian and so much more comfortably than you would in a hotel! Virginie met me at the apartment and was available to me for any questions during my entire stay. She is a gracious, warm, and welcoming hostess! The space is decorated so thoughtfully, with cool art and plants and many little magical touches. The apartment is in my favorite part of the city and within easy walking distance to several Metro stops. It's hard to find such a quiet place in the middle of this bustling area, but Virginie's place is on the 6th floor (easily accessed with a nice elevator) and the apartment is perfectly quiet and peaceful. Canal St. Martin is a FANTASTIC neighborhood, with great restaurants, cool cafes, trendy bars, and great nightlife along to the canal at night. Virginie left a great little guide with recommendations for restaurants and shopping and getting around Paris. You can run up to Parc de la Vilette, have picnics along the Canal, shop and eat at dozens of places right in the neighborhood, and easily explore all of Paris via the Metro or Velib (shared bikes, easy to use) or just walk! I have been living in Paris each summer for the past eight years and have stayed in many nice apartments. Virginie's place is among my very favorites, and I hope to stay again someday! Thank you SO MUCH, Virginie, for your beautiful space and your genuine hospitality.