We had a wonderful stay at Nathalie's charming apartment! We didn't meet each other but she has arranged for her friend Anne-Marie to meet us and she was absolutely wonderful in welcoming us. The apartment was clean and very comfortable. The beds were good, we all slept very well. There was plenty of hot water and the shower has very good pressure. The metro Ledru-Rollin is a 5-minute walk away, which is fantastic for going anywhere in Paris. There's a grocery a few doors away, loads of bakeries, restaurants and shops close by, and also a 5-minute walk from the apartment is the Marche d'Aligre (fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, a butcher, fresh fish and seashells) open daily except Mondays. The apartment is on the 2nd floor and there is no lift, but we stayed with my 78-year old mother-in-law and she didn't have a problem going up and down the stairs, which is only twice a day, really. We had a marvelous holiday in Paris and staying in Nathalie's apartment has made us experience it with a real Parisien feel. Many thanks, Nathalie from me and my husband and MIL!