Alain's place was fantastic, on a quiet street in a central location. It was a quick walk to the Louvre or Notre Dame or Pompidou Centre -- or several different metro stops. I had thought we would cook in sometimes, but with so many dining options nearby, at all price levels, why bother. This was the second stop on our two weeks trip and having a washing machine was awesome. This home had everything we needed for a great stay in Paris.