You can't do better in visiting Paris than this apartment in the heart of St. Germain-de-Pres offered by Frances, who is an enthusiastic, responsive, and knowledgable host.
We have stayed in the 6th Arrondissement four times over the years, and this apartment puts everything--Musees Louvre, d'Orsay, Rodin, upscale farmer's market on Blvd. Raspail, Grand Epicerie Au Bon March, Luxembourg Gardens, and great cafes and restaurants (both historic and new)--within easy walking distance. The 7th Arr. (think Eiffel Tower and Rue Cler) and the 5th Arr. (Student Quarter) are right next door on either side. Metro and bus stops are just beyond the door.
The apartment is a third-floor walkup in a four-hundred-year-old building that is just as charming as the photos. The ceilings are 14 feet in the very spacious common area with adzed wood beams on the ceiling and extra-tall windows that provide wonderful light and air. The sleeping loft in the back is cozy and very quiet. The apartment is furnished with wonderful old pieces and the walls are covered with the host's photos, which often hang in art exhibits in Paris. The kitchen and bath facilities are more than sufficient.
Frances--and we can't repeat it enough--is incredibly responsive and a joy to have contact with. A previous reviewer described her as a firecracker, which is a very apt description. She has led a fascinating life and still greets every morning and every new guest with unbridled enthusiasm. Lifetime fluent in both English and French, she is incredibly responsive, knowledgable about her city, and even booked us a table at (famous) Cafe de Flore so we would have somewhere to go with our suitcases from our overnight flight before checking in. Five stars and all thumbs up. --Paul & Gail