Carole was a terrific hostess. She went out of her way to welcome me and tell me about the apartment and the neighborhood. The apartment was just as charming as it looks and very comfortable. I appreciated the little touches--the tine toiletries left in the bathroom; a good coffee maker and coffee, but also some olive oil and vinegar and things that allowed me to make myself at home in the kitchen without having to go out and buy every last little thing. The neighborhood is great--you might not think so walking down the rue du faubourg Saint-Antoine, which is just a busy urban street, but the side streets have great little restaurants and a wonderful market. The apartment is also convenient to several metro stops, so going anywhere in Paris is easy. Set back on a long path between neighboring buildings, it is removed from the street and so very quiet for a big city like Paris. I hope to stay there again next time I am in Paris.