If the idea of quiet solitude in the middle of a bustling neighborhood of wonderful treats appeals to you, then Eve's loft in Montmartre is the place for your Parisian holiday! Within walking distance are farmer's markets, the best baguettes in Paris, delicious restaurants, myriad small shops offering beautiful handmade clothing and jewelry, several historic churches (including the iconic Sacre Coeur), and fabulous boutique museums like the Espace Dali Montmartre.

If that isn't enough excitement (there was even a parade while we were there) the center of Paris and all of its splendors is about a half-hour ride on the Metro (which is less than a 10 minute walk from the loft). Antiques, flea markets, landmark houses of haute couture, the Louvre and Pompidou, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Versailles--all of it accessible from the loft. And after a long day of les marches a comfortable, cozy abode and hot shower awaits you in Montmartre.

The loft is situated in an interior courtyard, some 25 paces off the street and behind two keypad entries for your security. We (three 50-ish women) felt safe and didn't hesitate to leave the loft on adventures, either alone or in a group. There are two Carrefour supermarkets located nearby for your groceries, as well as any number of smaller, family run markets offering the freshest produce, flowers, etc. Plus, there is a cave at the bottom of the street should you need a fill-up on your wine. Everything you could possibly require is within a six block area.

Finally, Eve is a delightful host who kindly waited an extra 4 hours for my arrival (there was a huge, annual Montmartre vide grenier that had closed the main streets--the taxi couldn't get directly to the loft so I walked quite a distance with my luggage), offered me a cool, refreshing drink when I finally got there (it was about 90 degrees outside that day), and made sure I had just the right provisions for breakfast (bread, butter, lovely fig jam, orange juice, coffee, and cream). Eve was also available by email and responded quickly (I had a question about local deliveries) so we felt well-cared for and very welcome. With all the modern conveniences (including new plumbing, etc.) and clean, pleasant environs, the loft is the perfect home base for your vacation.

I am certainly looking forward to my next trip to Paris and hope Eve's loft is available!