The apartment is beautiful and the neighborhood is lovely with some nice bars, supermarkets, a bakery and a fruit and vegetable shop within a 5 minute walk. It is quite far from the main city centre but the metro is close enough to make it work. The kitchen is small but has most things you need to cook. The shower is amazing. We didn't meet Madeleine but checking in and out was no bother and the communication was perfect. The very best bit of this apartment is the balcony, looking out onto the stunning Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.