Laure was a thoroughly pleasant and welcoming hostess with excellent recommendations for local stores and restaurants. Since we have a small daughter she mentioned a sweet shop nearby, which was a child's heaven. The apartment itself is located one block from a metro stop with easy access to the airport-bound RER B through Châtelet. Fabulous museums, along with neighbourhoods for strolling, book hunting and bakery hopping are at the most a few metro stops away. The apartment itself has excellent facilities for basic living, including a fully equipped kitchenette complete with pots and pans, clothes washer and up-to-date bathroom. We were very comfortable during our short stay.