I booked Valerie's apartment for the sole reason that it was close to Cafe de Flore and had two separate beds. Never did I imagine how perfect it would be for my daughter and me beyond that, but it was. Our plane was delayed by several hours, and yet Valerie waited patiently for our arrival. The beds were comfortable and each had privacy. The apartment itself is wonderfully and whimsically furnished, with art and books everywhere: my kind of apartment. The Monoprix is five minutes away on foot, so we could easily get groceries. The Luxembourg gardens are 3/10 of a mile away. The Pont des Arts is right there, too. We even walked to the Eiffel Tower. But one of the most spectacular parts of the apartment is the view from the second bedroom window. Trust me. It's...breathtaking. If I ever return to Paris, I will be staying there again, if the apartment is available. Thank you, Valerie: a perfect vacation.