Bernadette's welcome to me and her warm hospitality made my 3-week stay at her apartment in Paris a very special experience for me. Upon my arrival from the airport, there was a lovely basket of fruit and breakfast food in the refrigerator. I quickly made myself at home and enjoyed having my meals at the little table, looking out at the garden and the flowers in the window box. I saw Bernadette daily for a quick "Bonjour," when she checked to see if there was anything I needed, for me to ask a question, or to have a visit in the garden. Our conversations were in French and English, and I appreciated her patience and good humor with my efforts to converse in French!
The apartment is very sweet, and the little courtyard is lovely and peaceful. The location is great, with the Jardin des Plantes across the street, the Metro and bus stops nearby, and a short walk to Rue Mouffetard, the
market in Place Monge, the river, the Pantheon, the Roman arena, and food stores
and restaurants. It's an easy walk to Notre Dame, Ile St. Louis, and the Marais.
All of this is good, but what makes this place truly superb is Bernadette, herself. My family members, who came for a few days, and I will never forget her friendliness, her kindness, and her generous hospitality. We
will encourage our friends to stay here, and we hope to return for visits in the future.