On arrival my wife Nancy and I were instantly welcomed into Barbara and Olivier's beautiful Parisian loft. It didn't take long to feel comfortable on a stiflingly hot summer afternoon in Paris. They were both very accommodating and showed us places to walk to, close by eateries and also some of the common tourist attractions around the city and even provided a map and a selection of snacks so that we weren't to starving prior to dinner. Both Barbara and Olivier were kind to ask what time we would like breakfast as to ensure that we we're served upon waking, a selection of Parisian delicacies like buttery croissants and cake, while hot chocolate and café au lait was served to Nancy and I, a special touch added with the fruit and yoghurt. Check out at 10am was easy to adjust to as the Metro is less busy around that time of day and with all the things to do around the city, coming back at 5pm doesn't seem that long of a wait. Barbara also let us use the washing machine so that we could repack our luggage with clean clothes a must for a long-haul traveller!