for our first trip abroad as a family with two small children, the accomodation was very important and we were so lucky to stay in Christine's apartment! The feeling is of space, light, air and surrounded by beautiful things from the wooden floors to the many unusual lights and all the books and decorations in between... we felt happy here straight away, especially going outside on the terasse in the warm spring sunshine. Walking here from Gare du Nord was fun exploring but it is also an easy bus ride away, then access to the flat is easy too even with a buggy - lots of space and a lift. We bought great french food in the local shops and cooked with the window open, then eating together at the kitchen table, enjoying Christine's lovely collection of plates and dishes. Our stay was more comfortable because of the bath, washing machine, and lovely beds - our five year old boy was a King in the top bunk! It was so quiet at night....In the day, getting to the heart of Paris was easy, especially Notre-Dame and the Louvre area directly on line 11, then relaxing in the park right outside the apartment after a day absorbing the beauty of this city. Thanks to this wonderful home, our trip was a success.