We absolutely loved staying at Christine and Pascal's place. We arrived a bit earlier than our check-in time and Christine was there to greet us. She let us in early, and Pascal brought us a cake from a wonderful patisserie nearby. Christine gave us great tips for getting around, recommendations for where to eat, and where to shop. The flat is charming and clean, and stocked with everything a family of five would need. We ate out some nights, but often just walked to Rue Monge or Rue Mouffetard to pick up dinner supplies and wine and cook at home. There is a nearby park perfect for a picnic and watching bocce ball. There are also some really charming restaurants nearby, and the large park behind the street has four museums. One of the best tips was the mint tea at the Mosquee. Delicious!
Our three children settled in very quickly, and the place became home within days. We loved the area and felt very safe. Our 10-year-old was happy to walk to the market on the corner alone to buy milk or the boulangerie around the corner to buy pain au chocolat. The metro stop is nearby as is the BatouBus, a riverboat "bus". Before we left, Christine stopped by with some French football cards and a few little toys for our children. She was a perfect host and we would stay here again in a heartbeat!