We had a lovely stay in Alain's apartment - which is actually more like a hotel room. It has everything you need to make your stay in Paris a success. It is very clean and conveniently laid out with a small kitchenette and a nice bathroom. Next to that, the 4th floor room with view of the Louvre is very well situated to visit all the must-see sites of the city by foot. The neighborhood is very safe and there's a lovely selection of breakfast places and restaurants in the street. Communication with Alain was very easy and straightforward, we arrived rather late in Paris, but that wasn't a problem and someone was waiting to welcome us at the door. We would definitely recommend staying in Alain's apartment.