Catherine is an amazing person. Busy like everyone else she yet shows real interest for the concerns of other people, by just listening or giving a good advice, if requested. I felt welcome the moment, when she not only accepted my booking via airbnb, but asked what my work was actually about, as it figured out to have some shared aspects with hers.
Once having settled the essential data of how and when getting to her place, I really appreciated the time-saving silence of communication in the meantime due to her confidence in our agreement. I am also very grateful about her flexibility considering the shortnoticed delay of my arrival. Having given to me the code of her door from the beginning was great, as once arrived one feels like an insider stepping into her house. On my way she gave final hints of orientation, although her place is very easy to find. The next metro-station supplies various lines which makes it very quick to go in every direction. Besides this infrastructure the neighboorhood is very handy, the mass of tourists do not bump into each other anymore and the parisien charme of 5-6store high buildings is still visible. Being actually on the edge of that city-structure the house of her appartment is an adorable relict of that time, laying moderate but not shaded among upraising younger buildings. Across the street is a hugh mall, behind the house lays a supermarket with an amazing offer of all shades of fresh fruits, vegetables and good meat at low price. The sidewalks are spacious and shielded by trees. Catherine came downstairs to help me with my luggage. Her appartement is gorgeous, individually created, full of light and very comfy. The guest-room has besides the bed - which's clothes smelled so wonderfully fresh, it was a pleasure to fall asleep in every night - a good desk to work. Her internet is at least 10x faster than the connection in hotels. Catherine not only offered towels but also provided enough space in a wardrobe. When my first action was doing the laundry she just helped me activating her washingmachine. When I proposed to cook in the evening she agreed and would let me buy only the things she had not in store. Even more she tolerated to have a late dinner due to my work and when I arrived late just started preparing it. I am very grateful for all her help, her recommandations/advices and most of all her calm listening company.