I cannot imagine a finer place to spend a week with family or friends (or, heck, alone!) in Paris. This apartment is extremely well-located: it overlooks the southeast corner of the Luxembourg gardens, lowering the barrier for morning exercise before enjoying a croissant and coffee. There are bistrots, cafes, brasseries, boulangeries, grocers, wine merchants, pharmacies and shops within footsteps. Le Bon Marche and the best shopping that the Left Bank has to offer are short walks from here, and both the Musee d'Orsay and the Louvre are within walking distance. A nice 6-mile walking loop takes you to the Eifel Tower, along the Seine to Notre Dame, up to the Sorbonne and Pantheon, through the Latin Quarter and back to the apartment. The apartment itself is extremely well-appointed, accommodating 5 women spanning 40 years in age and needing a little pampering. There is a large , beautiful wooden gathering table where much champagne was consumed and many laughs and tears were shared. There is a ton of light, and it is well insulated (street noise not an issue). If you're looking to share time with family and friends, you'll want the generosity of this space. I cannot recommend the White Swan and the host Alexis enough.