Victoria was right there at the door to welcome us upon our early arrival. She was incredibly helpful throughout our stay, always promptly responding. The apartment was a delight, up one flight of stairs, efficient and light-filled, in a very cool location on a charming little street.

We made friends with the wine merchant across the street and same with the boulangerie/patisserie a few doors down. Even the cafe downstairs was friendly and delicious.

The location was beyond our expectations. Five minute walk to the Louvre, ten minutes to Pompidou, fifteen minutes to Picasso and the Marais. We walked everywhere every day and took the Metro many times.

We stayed for two weeks. The most important point I want to make is that the apartment became our home,our comfort destination. Eating in or taking out from local markets, with bread, cheese, fruit and home-brewed coffee every morning. Sleeping late. Working on our sketchbooks into the night.

If only we could go back next week and start all over again.