To start off I’d like to point out just how hospitable Emma was from beginning to end. She made the check in and check out process very personable and pleasant, accommodating us at every turn and providing tips and suggestions for our stay. With regards to her apartment, we couldn’t be happier. It is perfect for a couple, it has everything you could possibly need in a small but very comfortable and well distributed floor plan. The apartment was clean and well organized with a very authentic Parisian feel. The balcony, as many have pointed out added a nice touch to our stay and helped to keep the apartment ventilated and well lit, which was specially nice during the heatwave Paris was experiencing. The area around Bastille was excellent . It has access to various metro lines and it is also very walkable , with tons of shops and bars to visit both at during the day and at night. Keep in mind that this makes the area very lively but may also be bothersome to some light sleepers. Overall our experience was excellent and we would recommend the apartment without many reservations.