We were greeted at Antoine's apartments with a bottle of wine and amazing views. You will love the views from this apartment. The Seine River is right next to the apartment with wonderful views of the Notre Dame, The Sparkling Eiffel Tower and the Pantheon. We opened the two large windows that looked out over the river and enjoyed the sights and sounds of Paris along with beautiful breezes. You do have to be in good shape to stay in this apartment. We counted 104 stairs and no lift!...However, my husband & I (both in our 60s) had no problem managing the stairs. We made the trip up and down two to three times a day....very good exercise! You will love Ile St. Louis. Great restaurants and beautiful buildings. Easy to walk anywhere and close to the Metro. Antoine made many suggestions for dining and activities. We ate at the St. Regis restaurant on the Island (recommended by Antoine) and had the best escargot there in the 18 days we were in France. Enjoy your stay in Paris and the impressive views from this apartment.