Chic Parisian apartment: check. A proper real-life neighborhood: check. Outstandingly hospitable host: check. Plenty of space and toys for a family: check. Helene's apartment was absolutely perfect for our family of four's week in Paris.
We loved the short walk to two nearby playgrounds, the easy metro/bus accessibility, abundant boulangerie/market options, and the feeling of an "authentic" Parisian arrondissement. Since this is their own home, the apartment is beautifully decorated and the kitchen very well-stocked. Even the bedrooms have toys for kids.
Helene was an exceptionally responsive and helpful host. She waited to give us the key even though we were over an hour late due to terrible traffic from the airport, responded immediately to a question about some painting happening in her building, and sent great tips for activities to do with the kids (including screenshots of bus/walking directions). Thank you for a wonderful stay!