Paul was away when we arrived but he arranged for his lovely mother to greet us. It was a wonderful first impression of the French people and she was so warm and welcoming, giving us a tour of the place. The apartment is in one of the best areas of Paris, not a lot of tourists, and tons of restaurants and shops. This apartment is funky and super fun to stay in, and Paul has everything you could need including a washer which was a huge plus for us!