I stayed at Benoit's apt. for a month and it was the perfect Parisian "home" - the flat is well furnished, with all amenities including a very well stocked kitchen making it easy to cook meals if desired. Furniture was very comfortable and it was great to have a dishwasher and clothes washer during my long stay. The neighborhood is perfect - close to the Metro, and full of great cafes (including Lily of the Valley, Foundation), restaurants (including Aller Retour for great steak), the Marais, the Picasso museum, shops, etc. Benoit was very responsive to assist with anything that came up (which was minimal). The building is at the end of a very small street, so it is very quiet and peaceful in the apartment. The flat does not face the street and can be dark, but all the positive things about the place definitely outweigh this. I definitely will return to this apartment on my next trip!